r/CatsWithDogs 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