Boo Bear; I'm worried

[Medusa]

I have this sick feeling that Boo Bear is becoming senile. At first I thought his behavior was due to missing Pidgie but when I think about it, he was acting this way before she died but now it's more pronounced. There are times when he just sits and stares into space and even when I call him, he doesn't snap out of it. He isn't deaf b/c at other times he comes running when I call. He wants to be on my lap nearly all the time which isn't a bad thing except when I'm trying to work. He wants up, then he wants down, then he wants up, etc. The worst is that he roams the house at night crying in a loud voice. He did it at 5:00 AM again this morning and I went looking for him, found him sitting in the middle of the hallway crying. I picked him up, carried him to bed w/me and he sat upright for a long time, wouldn't settle in and go back to sleep. He's displaying a lot of the symptoms that Puddy had except that Puddy isolated herself and Boo wants to be w/me all the time. I'm not sure what to do. The meds for Puddy didn't seem to help her so I'm reluctant to start Boo on them, especially b/c they're so expensive. If I had seen good results w/Puddy, it would be different. I'm really concerned about my 18 year old boy Boo.

[kb2yjx]

O Mary, I know this feeling well. Maybe time for a special vet visit. Our Norton was on a special cognitive med, along with Vit. E, and fish oil. It did help, but then just before Norton went to the Bridge, his confused behaviour returned. But his sweet character NEVER left him. Prayers for Boo Bear and you!

[catmandu]

Michael has episodes like that, and when he goes to the Litter Box he howls, and then does his business. I thought he was having difficulty so I got him a laxative, but that wasnt it.
And he can be cross with his Fellow Cats and snap at that which he never did before.
And he will either gobble everything or ignore his food and he never leaves the bed at all.
We are sending prayers for Boo Bear that its nothing serious that hes just lonely and wants you to know where he is. He could be a bit deaf as well and not know how loud hes meeowing.
Prayers for Big Boo Bear from all of us especially the Senior Kittyzens.

[Catty1]

Mary, there are some meds that help with kitty dementia, like kb2 and Gary have said. I think there was one being considered for Puddy, but it wouldn't be good with everything else she was on.

Prayers for a good outcome for Boo.

[momcat]

Mary, I only wish I knew the words to say that would give you some comfort now after all you've recently been through. Many prayers are being prayed for Boo and many [[[[[HUGS]]]]] abeing sent for you. Please keep us updated?

[slick]

Well, in my opinion, we have way too many tired, sick old kitties here. Sometimes I hate coming to the Cat side because I'm afraid of what I'm going to read.

You've been through so much Mary and I hate to see you stuggling with yet another tired, old furbaby. How can we comfort you? How can you comfort Boo?? We all have to do the best we can. In the meantime, please give Boo is big kiss from me and big {{{hugs}}} coming to you for being such a wonderful Meowmie.

Slick xoxo

[catmandu]

Michael has been doing a lot better since his last tooth operation, and I am glad that hes with me so much. Actually My Princess now lives in the opposite corner!!!
And thank God theres a BOGO Seal with Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys so I know they are having what they want, and I can spoil them that much more!!

[moosmom]

I'm so sorry about Boo, Mary. To watch an elderly kitty grow old is heartbreaking. You and Boo will be in my thoughts and prayers.

and hugs

Donna and fur crew

[phesina]

Boo and Mary, big hugs and love to you both.

[Freedom]

Mary, it is so hard to watch our loved ones as they age - whether it is my Dad, my dogs, or my cats. All we can do is keep them safe, and comfortable. It is hard to come to rips with that, I know.

I have no info re pet meds for this.

I wonder if confining him to a smaller area would help? I know Dad does well in one or 2 rooms of the house, but in other rooms he gets disoriented. And the adult day care is ONE room, so they all feel comfortable there. (The senior center was many rooms, too much for him now). Unfortunately with a group of cat, closing off an area is much more difficult.

Hugs to both of you.

[columbine]

Well, in my opinion, we have way too many tired, sick old kitties here. Sometimes I hate coming to the Cat side because I'm afraid of what I'm going to read.

You've been through so much Mary and I hate to see you stuggling with yet another tired, old furbaby. How can we comfort you? How can you comfort Boo?? We all have to do the best we can. In the meantime, please give Boo is big kiss from me and big {{{hugs}}} coming to you for being such a wonderful Meowmie.

Slick xoxo

I feel the same way. {{{hugs!}}} I know I'm not a strong spirit, that one of my jobs this time around is to learn how to be stronger, and sometimes I'm too chicken to visit even this gentle and supportive place because I'm not up for more bad news.

I find it really does help to light a candle online. It quiets the chattering in my head, the admonitions that I should be able to Make It All Better and the jeers that nobody without discretionary income has any place trying to be helpful when what's really needed is so often material. Sometimes turning off the stereo and singing a simple little chant or a happy song like Bells of Norwich helps too.

Be well, dear Boo. Even if you're confused, be content. Even if you're bewildered, don't cause your Meowmie to worry. Even if you're disoriented, don't be afraid. Love is all around you, in you, moving through you like the wind through the branches of a tree. Be well, little Boo, and if you can't, tell your Meowmie what's the best thing to do. She trusts you, and we do too.

Love, Columbine

[kb2yjx]

Columbine, that was LOVELY!!! Sandra

[slick]

Be well, dear Boo. Even if you're confused, be content. Even if you're bewildered, don't cause your Meowmie to worry. Even if you're disoriented, don't be afraid. Love is all around you, in you, moving through you like the wind through the branches of a tree. Be well, little Boo, and if you can't, tell your Meowmie what's the best thing to do. She trusts you, and we do too.

Major LES over here. You have such a way with words Columbine. This is so beautiful.!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers for you both!

Sweet Boo, though you may be confused about a lot of things, remember how very loved you are!!!

[Medusa]

I feel the same way. {{{hugs!}}} I know I'm not a strong spirit, that one of my jobs this time around is to learn how to be stronger, and sometimes I'm too chicken to visit even this gentle and supportive place because I'm not up for more bad news.

I find it really does help to light a candle online. It quiets the chattering in my head, the admonitions that I should be able to Make It All Better and the jeers that nobody without discretionary income has any place trying to be helpful when what's really needed is so often material. Sometimes turning off the stereo and singing a simple little chant or a happy song like Bells of Norwich helps too.

Be well, dear Boo. Even if you're confused, be content. Even if you're bewildered, don't cause your Meowmie to worry. Even if you're disoriented, don't be afraid. Love is all around you, in you, moving through you like the wind through the branches of a tree. Be well, little Boo, and if you can't, tell your Meowmie what's the best thing to do. She trusts you, and we do too.

Love, Columbine

This is very sweet. Thank you. Candles are my favorites and I always have one burning in honor of someone. I've taken your advice to heart and will light another.