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Family Ties Forever! · 08-06-2016, 07:38 PM

My cat Romeo isn't drinking water like normal. He usually drinks a lot of water. There is a lot going on here and he doesn't understand. I have a lot of stress right now. I can just imagine what his stress level is because he doesn't understand what is going on. I have been trying to comfort and reassure him.With temperatures near 100 and feel like temps above 100 degrees, I don't want him to get dehydrated. Thank goodness for air conditioning.

Crusinforabrusin · 08-06-2016, 07:57 PM

You may want to try taking your cat out for fresh air. It helps clear my mind so why couldn't it clear a cats mind?

Bonniegirl · 08-06-2016, 08:06 PM

Poor Romeo. Sorry to hear he seems upset! I would take him to the vet.The not drinking water could really cause him to be ill! He might have something physically wrong and that is why he's acting stressed and not drinking water ! But taking him to the vet right away,he should end up being fine! If the vet rules out anything wrong and he is just stressed. Hold him and pet him,talk to him more than usual.I know you love cats and already show him lots of love. But do it even more, any free moment you have devote to petting and having him on your lap,etc.

Prayers for Romeo!

Family Ties Forever! · 08-06-2016, 08:12 PM

Thanks both of you. Moving is stressful and there's no way for me to explain to him that it's going to be ok. I'm giving him attention, but yes, I think he needs more attention right now.

Bonniegirl · 08-06-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

Thanks both of you. Moving is stressful and there's no way for me to explain to him that it's going to be ok. I'm giving him attention, but yes, I think he needs more attention right now.

Oh I didn't know you were moving! That is why,he isn't use to all the chaos and confusion of moving, and new surroundings! I'm sure he will be fine,once things get settled!

HuntingtonM15 · 08-07-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Oh I didn't know you were moving! That is why,he isn't use to all the chaos and confusion of moving, and new surroundings! I'm sure he will be fine,once things get settled!

I agree. When I moved, my dog was frantic. All he did was mope around and didn't act like himself at all. Once we finished getting settled into the new place, he bounced right back to his normal self again.

Family Ties Forever! · 08-20-2016, 12:10 AM

Thanks everyone.

I think Romeo is doing better. He lost a pound. He is 16 pounds. For the longest time he averaged 17.0-17.8 pounds. I'm not sure if the stress is what caused him to lose the weight. I was a little surprised when he weighed in at 16.0 pounds. I know that'a little better weight. If there is any drastic weight loss though, I'll be worried then.

08-06-2016, 07:38 PM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Any tips on how to make a stressed pet feel better? My cat Romeo isn't drinking water like normal. He usually drinks a lot of water. There is a lot going on here and he doesn't understand. I have a lot of stress right now. I can just imagine what his stress level is because he doesn't understand what is going on. I have been trying to comfort and reassure him.With temperatures near 100 and feel like temps above 100 degrees, I don't want him to get dehydrated. Thank goodness for air conditioning.

08-06-2016, 07:57 PM	#2
Crusinforabrusin It's time to move on, Goodbye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2015 Posts: 2,056	You may want to try taking your cat out for fresh air. It helps clear my mind so why couldn't it clear a cats mind?
	__________________ I've enjoyed reading through all the threads and posting here throughout the years, but now is the perfect time to say goodbye and move on to other things.

08-06-2016, 08:06 PM	#3
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,576	Poor Romeo. Sorry to hear he seems upset! I would take him to the vet.The not drinking water could really cause him to be ill! He might have something physically wrong and that is why he's acting stressed and not drinking water ! But taking him to the vet right away,he should end up being fine! If the vet rules out anything wrong and he is just stressed. Hold him and pet him,talk to him more than usual.I know you love cats and already show him lots of love. But do it even more, any free moment you have devote to petting and having him on your lap,etc. Prayers for Romeo!

08-06-2016, 08:12 PM	#4
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Thanks both of you. Moving is stressful and there's no way for me to explain to him that it's going to be ok. I'm giving him attention, but yes, I think he needs more attention right now.

08-20-2016, 12:10 AM	#7
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Thanks everyone. I think Romeo is doing better. He lost a pound. He is 16 pounds. For the longest time he averaged 17.0-17.8 pounds. I'm not sure if the stress is what caused him to lose the weight. I was a little surprised when he weighed in at 16.0 pounds. I know that'a little better weight. If there is any drastic weight loss though, I'll be worried then.