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MIButterfly

(1,353 posts)
Mon Sep 22, 2025, 08:59 PM Monday

My silly cats.

I adopted them together, although they weren't littermates. They're just like siblings, jealous of each other. Each one is so afraid the other one is going to get something she isn't. So when I take Martini into the bathroom to give her her pill, Holly sits right outside the door, wondering what the heck is she getting in there that I'm not? When we come out, I tell her "just be glad you're not getting what Martini's getting!" Then I give them both treats.

They may be silly, but I truly love those cats! ❤️

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biophile

(917 posts)
1. Mine are jealous of my time and attention, too
Mon Sep 22, 2025, 09:22 PM
Monday

I swear they time how long I pet the others and feel slighted if I spent less time on them. I feel judged. Probably that is accurate.

MIButterfly

(1,353 posts)
5. Yes, she seems to be doing better or at least, as well as can be expected.
Mon Sep 22, 2025, 11:36 PM
Monday

She hasn't had another episode of sneezing blood, thank goodness. At her last appointment, the vet said her blood pressure was normal. She's still very thin, which is always a concern. But she acts normally, so I try not to worry too much. She's still the friendly, playful, affectionate, beautiful cat I fell in love with almost 14 years ago.

Thank you for asking, Bayard!

slightlv

(6,614 posts)
7. I'm happy to hear Martini is doing better!
Mon Sep 22, 2025, 11:41 PM
Monday

I've got three littermates, and they're now as different as night is to day... and each of them a handful. And they each get very jealous if one of the others is getting what feel is a little "too much" attention! Life with cats is a blast!

flashman13

(1,525 posts)
8. I had a terrible night terror last night (first in very many years). My little feline fur buddy
Tue Sep 23, 2025, 12:00 AM
Tuesday

must have sensed it because he jumped in bed and started nuzzling my check. I snapped out of it instantly. They are so sensitive and loving. I would be lost without him and his side kick.

MIButterfly

(1,353 posts)
9. What would we do without them?
Tue Sep 23, 2025, 01:11 AM
Tuesday

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I'm so glad your little buddy was there for you, flashman13. I had a few night terrors decades ago and they really live up to their name. Hope that's the last one you ever have.

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