pampered cat
Jul 28th 2004, 8:22 am
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pampered cat
Hi,
We are at very early stages but was hoping for advice from those who have taken pets with them. I have a 14 year old persian cat who is in v good health (touch wood) and doesn't show her age at all. she is very spoilt and takes a while to get used to strangers. She hasn't had to go to the vets for 6 or 7 years and I really want her to come with us but only if it won't stress her out too much - i would be heartbroken if it finished her off. Has anyone else taken an elderly pet and how did they get on (the pet that is!)
We are at very early stages but was hoping for advice from those who have taken pets with them. I have a 14 year old persian cat who is in v good health (touch wood) and doesn't show her age at all. she is very spoilt and takes a while to get used to strangers. She hasn't had to go to the vets for 6 or 7 years and I really want her to come with us but only if it won't stress her out too much - i would be heartbroken if it finished her off. Has anyone else taken an elderly pet and how did they get on (the pet that is!)
Jul 28th 2004, 8:38 am
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Re: pampered cat
Originally posted by Donnamarie
Hi,
We are at very early stages but was hoping for advice from those who have taken pets with them. I have a 14 year old persian cat who is in v good health (touch wood) and doesn't show her age at all. she is very spoilt and takes a while to get used to strangers. She hasn't had to go to the vets for 6 or 7 years and I really want her to come with us but only if it won't stress her out too much - i would be heartbroken if it finished her off. Has anyone else taken an elderly pet and how did they get on (the pet that is!)
Hi,
We are at very early stages but was hoping for advice from those who have taken pets with them. I have a 14 year old persian cat who is in v good health (touch wood) and doesn't show her age at all. she is very spoilt and takes a while to get used to strangers. She hasn't had to go to the vets for 6 or 7 years and I really want her to come with us but only if it won't stress her out too much - i would be heartbroken if it finished her off. Has anyone else taken an elderly pet and how did they get on (the pet that is!)
You need to consider this carefully.
G
Jul 28th 2004, 8:38 am
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Hi Donnamarie,
probably the best thing to do would be to take her into your local vets and explain the situation. They'll give your cat a quick check up and should be able to advise you. You'll have to take her in to get her chipped and all her injections brought up to date anyway.
Good luck,
Salli
probably the best thing to do would be to take her into your local vets and explain the situation. They'll give your cat a quick check up and should be able to advise you. You'll have to take her in to get her chipped and all her injections brought up to date anyway.
Good luck,
Salli
