I think I need professional help. I best start at the beginning: A while ago I adopted…
My dear, I am so very sorry for the loss of your special cat. It’s true that cats can and do mourn the loss of their friends. If Suki saw his brother die that could have been quite traumatic for him. Cats (and people) deal with grief and depression in different ways, and it can take longer for some to recover than others. In most instances, cats that lose a feline friend begin to act like themselves once again in a matter of several days to weeks.
After ten months, I suspect that Suki probably is mostly over the loss of his brother. His change in behavior may have coincided with the traumatic loss, but the length of time seems to indicate a more universal reason.
Kittens play nonstop, and tend to be very friendly. Young cats continue to play and remain engaged with people and other young cats. But most cats reach social maturity between two and four years of age. At this time, they acquire their more sedate adult personality, play levels drop off, and they often begin to challenge other cats as to their social standing.
I suspect Suki’s behavior simply means he’s become an adult, and less interested in play. Adult cats normally sleep sixteen or more hours a day. You can establish a routine with Suki, so that he knows the same time and same place each day you’re there to pet and love on him or play for a short time. A new kitten might prompt him to be a bit more energetic, but as you fear, it could also offer Suki another kitty target. You’d need to take careful steps to introduce the two, so that neither got his whiskers out of joint.
Original post by Cat Advice (Emotional): Purina® Cat Chow® Mentor Amy Shojai and software by Elliott Back
