Comforting Cats in Sickness and in Health

Posted on January 6, 2024 by

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After good health for all of 2023, the new year arrived and brought me a cold, remember those? Not the bad one going around that lasts up to 3 weeks, but apparently the shorter version, just a few days long. Still, I was miserable and found myself wondering what the rules were, post-covid. (I did test and no it was not.) How long was I contagious and when could I return to society with a clear conscience?

Benji and Tiger adjusted to this week’s routine by staying with me until I got up, no matter how late. Bob could serve them breakfast but no, they would wait for me, their favorite human, Bob is wont to say.

I appreciated them staying with me, and they appreciated the excuse to sleep all day, not that they need one.

But after 4 days being housebound until I was bored to tears, and confirming again, there was no fever and no covid, I ventured out yesterday into the land of the living.

It’s good to be back.

~ Susanne

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35 Comments on “Comforting Cats in Sickness and in Health”

  2. Aww cats always seem to know if we are sick or sad. And of course they’ll take any opportunity to nap!😴 I’m glad it wasn’t covid and that you’re feeling better!😀🐱🐼

    • Thank you! They really do seem to know. I’m glad it wasn’t covid and had forgotten that the ‘common’ cold can be almost as miserable!

  3. I’m glad that you’ve recovered, Susanne. And that it wasn’t that nasty virus. Your cats love you so much! ❤️😻

    • Thanks, John! I heard there was a bad one going around, but this seemed to be a garden-variety cold, thankfully! And yes, my cats really do love me!

      • I’m glad you are better, Susanne. It’s so amazing how cats and dogs just know when their human isn’t well. ❤️

  4. Being sick is bad, but feline companionship while you’re sick makes it more bearable. I’m glad your guys stuck with you! And your terrific husband was there to feed them.

  6. We will have gone through 9 different airports between Dec. 21 – Jan. 11…a whirlwind trip that we have managed not to get sick yet! Even on the flight where one guy, as we are all standing to deplane, begins to go off on how sick he has been and the hack just ended before he boarded…and he said way TOO loudly that he hoped he wasn’t contagious!

    • Wow! So happy you escaped any illness, even a cold, through all your travels! I hope the guy on the plane at least wore a mask!

  9. Cats are the best nurses. Glad you are feeling better. I have a cold now too and hope it is a short one.

  10. I’d forgotten how miserable a head cold could be until I caught one! my deepest sympathies! Glad you are among the living once again!

  11. Glad to hear you’re feeling better. it’s no fun to be ill, no matter what it is.

  12. I’m glad that if you had to have a cold it was a mild one 🤗 And don’t those cats look cosy and cute?!

  13. They must have sensed you were unwell and stayed to look after you. When I had Covid in December 2022-Jan 2023, Ollie would never leave his spot outside my bedroom door.
    (He is not allowed on the bed)
    Best wishes, Pete.

    • Yes, I think you’re right. They do seem to know you’re not feeling well and are right by your side to see you through it. 😻

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