Help Remy has lost 1 1/2 lbs after mitzee died

[reddicequeen]

My remy is 10 months old. His mother died *another thread...she ate rubber bands* about 2 weeks ago. He has lost 1 1/2 lbs. He is eating normally, and has normal bowel movements but I noticed he felt lighter so i weighed him. I called my vet. He said Remy is probably stressed and to keep an eye on him. If he loses any more to bring him in for tests. Remy is a 14 pounder and not over weight. My questions are is this normal ? Have any of you ever had a situation like this? I also have noticed he doesnt like it if i leave the room. I dont know if i should get another cat or if that will help or upset him further? I am just too new at this. I am stressing so bad over this because I dont want anything to happen to him.

 

[sharky]

Could be mourning... do you have rescue remedy or feliway going??

Has diet or anything else other than the death of Mom been changed??

 

[momof3rugratz]

Poor thing is still greiving over the lose of his mommy...

 

[katiemae1277]

I would say that he is grieving, not unusual, but like your vet siad keep an eye on him... maybe get him a friend? I actually had twin brothers and when Dale died, Junior was very lethargic for a few weeks, but then perked up eventually

 

[reddicequeen]

do you think its too soon to get him a buddy? Or is it better to introduce a new friend during the grieving period.
I had my homeopath send me a remedy I will see how that works for him too. She actually has a ragdoll from the same breeder. I haven't changed his diet but I am going to add wet food from the same brand he is currently eating and maybe that will perk him up.
Thanks for all the suggestions
I am going to my first cat show on the 10th in Canton Ohio. The breeder invited me along. I think this will be interesting. Grandma will be staying with Remy and he loves her!

 

[arlyn]

It is probably is not too early to get him a buddy.
In fact he may take to a buddy rather easily in his depression.

 

[urbantigers]

Originally Posted by reddicequeen

I also have noticed he doesnt like it if i leave the room.

My cat was like that when his brother died - he became very clingy and wouldn't even go sleep on my bed (his favourite place for a post supper nap) if I was in another room. It took him 2-3 months to start behaving more like his normal self. Personally I would wait a while until he's behaving a bit more normally before you introduce another cat but that's just my opinion.

 

[arlyn]

I did the wait awhile with Spaz after my BC died, I think it was a mistake.
She's 12 now and has never bonded with another cat, she only tolerates them.

 

[momof3rugratz]

I think it might be a good time to get a mate now... That way he will be like a friend instead of hay am a only child get out of here.

 

[reddicequeen]

I think he is coming out of it a bit. He has been playing with my grandsons today and is acting more like his old self. I started him on the wet version of the cat food that I give him. Life's Abundance and he really likes it so I am hoping he will put the weight back on in a short while. I am still toying with the idea of getting him a buddy. I dont like the idea of him not having a playmate whenever I am gone. But we will see....thanks everyone for your great suggestions

 

[xocats]

It does sound like Remy misses his mother.

A buddy might be just what Remy needs.
Learn all you can about introducing a new kitty to him before you bring his new friend home.
You will want the introductions to go as smoothly as possible.

Keep us updated.

 

[momofmany]

Pinky grieved over his littermate brother for nearly 18 months and came out of it once he made new cat friends. Remy is young and would adjust to a new buddy pretty quickly.

 

[katiemae1277]

In my case I already had other cats, but of course Dale was Junior's best friends, took a couple weeks and he was ok.... BTW I live an hour from Canton- have fun at the cat show! should be really cool to see all the gorgeous purebreds

 

[reddicequeen]

thanks katiemae i am really excited...and since i am going with a breeder mebbe i will get to see some of the *behind the scenes* stuff. It will be fun, and I promised the other girls i will be designated driver *

 

[reddicequeen]

they are going to be showing a somali and their ragdolls. I have never seen one (somali) other than in pictures.

 

[katiemae1277]

Originally Posted by reddicequeen

they are going to be showing a somali and their ragdolls. I have never seen one (somali) other than in pictures.

I love Ragdolls and Somali's are so exotic- sounds like a great time! how has Remy been doing?

 

[urbantigers]

Originally Posted by reddicequeen

I have never seen one (somali) other than in pictures.

They're gorgeous - their fur is so soft. I have a 5 month old somali kitten and he's such a sweetie (a lunatic, but sweet with it!)

 

[reddicequeen]

Do cat shows let you take pictures? I plan on taking some of the somali and ragdoll but that i can do in the room *grin* I thought about taking Remy but I think its best if he has no more shocks... He is eating a can 3 oz of the new Life's Abundance cat food...and free feeds on the dry...he has gained back his weight...and he actually meows when i open a can of that stuff...till i give it to him. I think he is going to be fine. I am still thinking of a buddy cat though. Cats are like potato chips

 

[kluchetta]

Originally Posted by reddicequeen

Do cat shows let you take pictures? I plan on taking some of the somali and ragdoll but that i can do in the room *grin* I thought about taking Remy but I think its best if he has no more shocks... He is eating a can 3 oz of the new Life's Abundance cat food...and free feeds on the dry...he has gained back his weight...and he actually meows when i open a can of that stuff...till i give it to him. I think he is going to be fine. I am still thinking of a buddy cat though. Cats are like potato chips

Remy is beautiful. I'm going to get a Ragdoll in a few weeks. I'm so excited! How much does he weigh at 10 months? I'm so sorry about his mom. My cat had a blockage last year and it's very tough on them and us.

 

[katiemae1277]

Originally Posted by reddicequeen

Do cat shows let you take pictures? I plan on taking some of the somali and ragdoll but that i can do in the room *grin* I thought about taking Remy but I think its best if he has no more shocks... He is eating a can 3 oz of the new Life's Abundance cat food...and free feeds on the dry...he has gained back his weight...and he actually meows when i open a can of that stuff...till i give it to him. I think he is going to be fine. I am still thinking of a buddy cat though. Cats are like potato chips

yay Remy!! so glad to hear he's doing better. Oh, I hope you can take pics, I would love to see them

I actually felt like I had too few cats when I only had 2

So after next week I'll have 8!