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My 97 year old MIL took in & socialized two male ferals about 10 years ago. They were very bonded (sleeping together, grooming each other). Two months ago the more outgoing one passed away from cancer. He died at the vet's office. The remaining cat, Lilly (he's a male despite the name), was always anxious and shy. Now he's extremely anxious. He's glued to my MIL & doesn't want her to leave the house. He used to hide from visitors but now he's always out & about. He even lets strangers pet him. He's been urinating in various parts of the house. He keeps his tail down all the time & he paces. We put a Feliway diffuser in the room where he spends a lot of time but it hasn't helped. We've tried Dr Elsey's additive in his 4 litter boxes & I'm going to switch out his normal litter for Dr Elsey's tomorrow. Obviously we need to get him to the vet but it's a process & will take time for him to trust me enough to get him into a carrier. Does anyone have any advice about helping him in the meantime? He's been eating okay, no issue there. Appreciate any advice.