One of my cats recently had to be euthanized, it was sudden and unexpected. He was only 13.
His older sister seems to be really struggling without him and adjusting to being an only cat. We brought him home overnight before the cremation as that's the advice the vet gave to help her understand.
She's become very vocal, completely gone off her dried food which she always preferred but seems more keen on wet food which we happily provide. She's become incredibly clingy. She has already been to the vets and has a clean bill of health so I think it is just grief. I already have a feliway plugin.
For context she has always worshipped my partner and seems mostly ok when he is home, he works very long shifts most days though.
I work from home and she regularly cries and wanders, I assume she is searching for her brother.
She settles when I give her some attention but I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice on how to navigate this and help her through the transition.
Its been about 3 weeks now and I'm just wondering if there is anything I'm missing and could be doing to help her.
She's always been a shy sensitive soul, her brother was basically my shadow and they never seemed particularly close, although they did snuggle on occasions.
Any advice is greatly appreciated as every time she cries out my heart breaks again. I'm already struggling with grief myself but just want her to be ok.