Seeking your feedback: Feline bereavement and pet loss support

It has come to our attention that our readers have a real need for a venue in which to talk about losing their feline friends. Our most-commented column was about the sudden death of a cat friend, and we’ve received a number of comments and e-mails from people who are really suffering as a result [...]

Help! My cat’s been driving me crazy ever since she lost her sister.

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
My 13-year-old female, Maridette, lost her “sister” last year. “Dette” has developed a constant meowing problem, wants 24/7 attention, keeps us awake late and wakes me up early after husband leaves. She gets plenty of food, stroking, lap, and outdoor fun in warm weather. Why won’t she settle down at [...]

My beloved cat died suddenly, and I’m in shock. What happened?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I had the shock of my life today.
My cat, Zoe, was only 5 years old and she was the most beautiful cat I ever laid eyes on. She was a large cat, not fat at all, but large and quite heavy. Yesterday, I picked her up and noticed that she [...]