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    How often should a neighbour pop in when I'm away?

    So, I'm picking up my new cat on Monday - she's a 3 year old British shorthair, retired queen. Very loving and sweet. Super excited!! (some of you may have read my old post when I was going for a different cat, but that didn't happen!). So my lifestyle is such that I'm away once a month for 3...
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    Leaving a cat at home for a long weekend, once a month

    Thanks for this info, really helpful. My friend is a reputable vet and she said wet food isn't great for their teeth and cats are fine on a high quality dry diet, provided they don't have health issues and are drinking water.
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    Leaving a cat at home for a long weekend, once a month

    thanks so much, I would be away for 3 nights and you think emotionally the cat would be ok?
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    Leaving a cat at home for a long weekend, once a month

    And I'll buy an automatic feeder
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    Leaving a cat at home for a long weekend, once a month

    Well I don't have this cat yet but I'm hoping to feed it a dry food diet only, on the recommendation of my good friend who is a vet
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    Leaving a cat at home for a long weekend, once a month

    Please could I ask your opinions. Is it ok to leave a one/two year old british shorthair cat home alone for 3 nights/days. The idea would be for me to leave Friday lunchtime with an automatic feeder for meals that day and clean litter box. Then someone come in Sat and Sun morning and evenings...
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    To get cat or not?

    I love this, thank you x
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    To get cat or not?

    that's really good to hear, thank you!
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    To get cat or not?

    that's brilliant, thanks so much Maurey. I appreciate you taking the time to tell me all about your experiences. The cat I've found is definitely very human focused and loves cuddles as I've seen lots on video.
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    To get cat or not?

    thank you x
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    To get cat or not?

    Thank you for all this advice. Di and Bob - yes I was aware that the cat would be frightened and could take weeks to feel relaxed. I think the adult cat idea appeals for many reasons, but I have been worried about this aspect of it, especially since this cat is not used to being alone having...
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    To get cat or not?

    Thanks to you all for such kind replies, I really do appreciate it. I don’t feel I can get my son involved in meeting the cat etc in case I can’t or don’t go through with it - that would just cause too much pain for him. I have had a long video call with the lovely cat owner - it’s a retiring...
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    To get cat or not?

    I thought I'd ask here for thoughts as I'm so confused and not sure what to do. I'm a single mum to a 9 year old who adores animals. He is desperate for some company at home and would dearly love a pet. I know lots of children ask for a pet and never get one, but his desire is very strong. He...
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