Please help. I have 4 cats and yesterday my apartment complex was detroyed by fire. The cats all escaped, however two of them, Pooka and Cricketa were trapped in the burning building for 2 hours. They didnt suffer any lung damage or burns, but one of them, Pooka is severly depressed and anxious. We have had to move in with my parents and their 14 cats and she hasnt eaten or drank that I can see since we arrived. She is depressed. I forcefed her electrolytes today and gave her some rescue remedy but I am really afraid for her. She is a very sensitive little girl and the fire and change in living arrangments must have traumatized her. I have no choice though, I have nowhere else to go. We have to stay here and short of locking her in the bathroom their is no suitable place where we can put her away from the other cats. Please help, any advice would be very helpful. Herbal remedys, things we can do for her....anything. Please, I am at my wits end. I love her dearly, and this experience has been so traumatizing to me and her. Climbing out a second story window barefoot in a NH winter was horrifying. Please please help us.
2007-12-31 12:25:32 · 3 answers · asked by Jezah 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
She needs more physical contact and also a box on it's side for her to hide in as a 'safe' area when she sleeps. Put a towel in it that you've used or sat on, so it smells more like home.
But do give her more physical attention. Holdher while you watch tv or just even spend 20 minutes talking to her with your hand on her shoulders. Or brush her, grooming feels good to a cat and makes them relax.
Everyone's been through a trauma, she needs more attention than they others, but they could all benefit from more contact as well.
2007-12-31 12:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
this is how my cat is now because he lost his tail.it because they could lost something dear or they are scared it will happen again
2007-12-31 15:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by EDEN P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry for what you and your family have been through. You are a very brave and caring person. I would second the suggestion of a box or pet carrier for her where she can get away and feel like she has some privacy. Try holding her and talking to her or even singing softly and see if she responds to that. You might try some kitty greens for her to chew on - she might still be smelling smoke. Try rubbing catnip on her fur. See if she will lick food off your fingers. Have you tried giving her the broth from a can of tuna or a bit of cream cheese?
Try to take care of yourself as well.
2007-12-31 12:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by Ruby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋