r/CatsWithDogs • u/CommercialBox4175 • Jan 30 '25

Cat Shows Concern For Sick Dog

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u/Farting_Champion Jan 30 '25

It's amazing how they know. I've been sick all week and my guy has barely left my side, even when I'm asleep. I've had knee surgery twice and each time he spent 9 months in my lap, laying on my knee, purring on it all day. Even when he was picked up and moved away from me he just came right back as soon as he was set down again. I don't deserve this kind of care but I swear on all that I hold dear that I will do everything in my power to return it.

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u/th1s_1s_4_b4d_1d34 Jan 30 '25

Pretty sure they can smell most sicknesses. Like when I visit the apartment of someone with a fever I can often tell by smell, imagine what a cat can all smell.

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u/ArcaneFungus Jan 31 '25

Sometimes it's that, sometimes it's probably more that their favourite petting machine is conveniently stationary, and also a lot warmer than usual

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u/IDreamofLoki Jan 31 '25

When I was stuck in the house for 10 days with Covid a few years ago, my oldest cat and my little dog were glued to me whenever I sat down or took a nap. Same when I came home from a minor hand surgery and had a huge wrap from the elbow down. We don't deserve animals ♥️

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u/De5perad0 Jan 30 '25

one of my dogs has her "babies". Which are dog toys that make little high pitched squeaks from their squeakers. She collects them and guards them from the other dog and gets very upset if the cats or people mess with them.

I had Knee surgery 1.5 years ago and was couch/bedridden for 5 weeks.

During that time one day she picked up a baby and gave it to me. My heart exploded. She would lay by me and hang out all day as I was home all day with nothing to do and in pain and miserable.

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u/Far-Poet1419 Jan 30 '25

Laying some kitty love on her bud.

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u/Lady_Asshat Jan 30 '25

“My brother, feel better,” 😻😻😻

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u/unknownredditite Jan 30 '25

They're so lovely like my cats and dogs that care for each other especially when I'm not around.

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u/Southern_Macaron_815 Jan 30 '25

The purring is healing

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u/AngelLK16 Jan 30 '25

I'm sure that dog feels so much better with that cat tending to him.

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u/Narrow_Ad_5502 Jan 30 '25

I’m glad they have each other

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u/Glittering-Extent-67 Jan 31 '25

It’s so surprising how animals show so much emotion for each other!

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u/bde959 Jan 31 '25

That is one precious kitty

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u/Nemv4 Jan 30 '25

Oh my lord that nasal cannula.

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u/TitaneerYeager Jan 31 '25

And people says cats don't show any love.

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u/IShallWearMidnight Feb 03 '25

That's so wild to me because every cat I've ever known has been very expressive and affectionate.

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u/JuanG_13 Jan 30 '25

I've seen this a few times before but it's still adorable (and sad).

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u/CisHetDegenerate Jan 31 '25

"This is what the humans do to to make you feel better right-?"

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u/TheBrandNewGuye Jan 31 '25

Nah he started chewing the hose immediately

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u/RonSalma Jan 31 '25

It’s all environmental as you’ve created a trusting and loving home atmosphere.

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u/Shnibblefritz Jan 31 '25

He’s probably getting ready to chew on the air hose, because cats are dicks like that!😂

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u/Ashwhisper Feb 02 '25

I think cats and dogs might have another sense for when people are sad or sick. My cat just rubs close to me, and my outdoor dog stays at the door and watches me if I'm sick

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u/PinoDelfino Feb 02 '25

Do y'all actually believe this? 🤦