I am an older feline
and my stamina is not what it was; and as a smart feline, I know this makes me
a candidate to be abandoned. My pets,
however, feel differently and they are still caring for me-how wonderful is
that? The problem I have, though perhaps
minor to many, is that my pets insist that I continue to play with them. They toss things at me, run that irritating
red dot around me, and swing strings above my head. Normally I would jump at the chance to tone
myself up and have a grand time doing it; however, I am old and tired. All I really want to do is sleep. How can I get them to leave me alone?
Signed Bugged by Pets”
“Dear Bugged by Pets,
Your pets are trying
to keep you active because they believe it is the best thing for you. Don’t fall for it! You have earned the right to sleep and rest
in your old age and they have no right to take that away from you. If they insist on continuing your care, then
they should understand what that takes.
If they won’t stop, you can try a few tricks to set them right. You could, for instance, pee on their bed
several times in a pretext of being too tired to reach the litter box. Or you could find a hidy-hole that they can’t
get to and when they begin their silly antics, go hide in it and take your well
deserved nap. Or, for even more
emphasis, you could actually play with them for a little and then fall to your
side panting and gasping for breath. This
will bring them immediately to your side in deep concern for your
well-being. I caution you not to use
this one except as a last resort, however, because they will inevitably drag
you to the people with funny coats. None
of us wants to go there unless it is truly an emergency. Good Luck in your endeavors with your
pets. And just so you know, I would opt
for the hidy-hole.
Signed Cocoa”
Older cats can develop many physical issues that can cause them to have accidents where ever they may be lying such as urinary crystals. Be sure to take your cat to the vet if such accidents occur. If you have older cats, try purchasing food that is specially formulated for prevention of urinary crystals. Petco has a great variety and they deliver to your door.
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