Behavioural changes

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My babies!!!!!  Before I had my myeloma diagnosis, my two lovelies started behaving differently. Calmer, more attentive to me, snuggling. My dog has taken to licking me everywhere he can reach, and it might be because it is a blood cancer and I have lesions throughout, so it covers the entire body. My cat has become more talkative and giving me a tonne more headbutts.  Pets are amazing, and I sincerely believe they know when something like cancer is going on with their owners. I'll have to have time away from them for treatment, which is horrible, but I have to say they are an incredible comfort.

  • What lovely pets. I am sure that they do realise and my cats were a great support during my treatments. They also were calmer on days when I felt poorly, particularly during chemo where they would curl up on me and have a snooze. I did miss mine when I was having treatment but lucky that my son could help out so I knew they would have lots of love and fuss.

    Jane

           

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  • They make all the difference don't they?  I'd be lost without them

  • My cats have always known when something isn't 'normal'.  After a miscarriage, my husband and I were sitting in the living room feeling pretty miserable when one of our cats found a balled up pair of socks and started to juggle them.  It was hilarious - and cheered us up.

    At the moment, my (only remaining) elderly cat is VERY attentive (annoyingly so while I'm trying to work!!) and constantly wants attention.

    I'm looking forward to lots of cuddles as I recover from surgery in a few weeks' time!  He will be marvelous medicine!

  • I came across this older discussion and wanted to add that my dog was incredibly supportive during my recovery from surgery. Pets really do seem to have a knack for knowing when we need them. Has anyone else noticed specific things their pets have done during tough times? I'm really curious to hear more stories about how animals have helped others through challenging moments.

  • My rescue girl won't leave my side, just been diagnosed and waiting on my treatment plan, she's always been my soul dog but definitely much more clingy and loving 

  • I am sure they know and understand. She's a beautiful girl

           

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    1. Aw thank you, she is gorgeous,  I'm biased I know lol, but she's my heartbeat 
  • Hi Annousks your girl is lovely, I have a rescue from Romania, she is also very loving.  Have you got your treatment plan yet?

    Lee x

  • Hi Leelaloo, aw thank you, oh wow what's her name? Its next Thursday,  going to be a long week