Are You Too Involved About Your Cat’s Well being? Worrying About Olga

Hello, I’m Christopher! Learn my introduction to study extra about me and my foolish Russian Blue cat, Olga.

Cats are survivors, and a few virtually appear invulnerable. Though they’re solitary hunters, like their ancestors, they will type small, feral colonies to outlive life on the streets. The older grownup males often go away after mating, however the females and offspring stick collectively. It’s common for a feral feminine to take care of a mom’s kittens’ when she’s away.

Feline Well being Considerations

Despite the fact that they’ve 9 lives, pet cats, whether or not indoor or out of doors, are susceptible to a number of illnesses and infections. Some felines are extra inclined to extreme well being situations, and it’s miserable when your cat is on the listing of the “breeds most at risk.” I’m glad it’s a lot simpler to seek out correct details about my cat’s well being, however I’m responsible of anticipating the worst and obsessing over the main points.

I had a extra carefree perspective till my Siamese cat, who by no means had an issue till he was 17, was recognized with power kidney illness. He handed away two months earlier than his 20^th birthday, and several other months later, I adopted Olga. After a couple of week, the rescue heart referred to as me and requested if Olga was feeling okay.

Disturbing Information

They mentioned her sister had died after affected by a gastrointestinal an infection and questioned if she had diarrhea or was vomiting. Fortunately, she was wonderful, however I didn’t sleep for some time, and I irritated Olga by hovering over her; she wasn’t as pleasant as a kitten and wanted extra alone time. She was handled for ear mites earlier than I adopted her and has by no means had issues with them once more, however she has had a number of ear infections.

Moreover that, she was handled for a nasty case of diarrhea and, extra just lately, idiopathic vomiting. A number of weeks in the past, Olga saved throwing up shortly after consuming her meals, however she didn’t show different worrying indicators and appeared regular. The veterinarian examined her and ran a number of exams, together with a complete blood check, urinalysis, and radiograph to verify for obstructions.

Aid and Fear

I used to be relieved they mentioned she was wholesome, and all her outcomes appeared good, however the “idiopathic” a part of the analysis doesn’t ease a nervous thoughts. My reminiscence of the telephone name about her sister got here flooding again, and I had bother preserving kidney illness, liver illness, pancreatitis, most cancers, and hyperthyroidism out of my thoughts.

Even with my veterinarian’s assurance and good blood check outcomes, it took me a couple of days to change into extra optimistic about Olga’s well being. She was again to regular, operating round the home like a maniac, however I used to be anxious. In earlier articles, I’ve criticized her odd habits and violent methods, however I can’t ignore how a lot she has improved my life.

Whether or not she’s shredding the again of my legs or taking part in soccer with my contacts case, it’s laborious for me to get upset. She cracks me up even when she assaults me, however when she’s sick, my mind is a ineffective mass. Eliminating or blocking the unhealthy ideas in my thoughts is troublesome, however watching a couple of hours of Monty Python’s Flying Circus often helps.