Should I Get Rid of My Cat?

Maybe he is in pain. Please get him to the vet. Why would you get rid of him? Please don't get any more pets if you think they are disposable once things get tough.

Getting rid of the cat doesn't help him, it only helps you not face the fussing and crying. Having a pet should be forever.

You haven't investigated anything else? Take the cat to the vet and discuss things. You can't diagnose depression in an animal any more than you can in a person. Besides, if that is the case, there are medications you can use. Don't punish him for being ill (physically or otherwise) by giving him away - find out what's going on.

Instead of 'should I get rid of my cat?' a better question would be 'Should I take care of my cat?'.
And the answer to that is - yes, you should take care of your cat.
The poor animal is in pain and is likely sick.
You - with your mom and/or dad - take the cat to the vet (you have a cat carrier, right?), and then follow up with giving him medicine he needs to get better.
If it's a fatal illness - you decide when it would be more kind to have the animal euthanized.
If it's easily curable, you help him get better so he can live a full healthy happy life.
This should be a period of personal growth for you - learning how to have empathy for other living things.
Having a pet is a responsibility - and it's for in sickness and in health, good times and bad - a lot like a marriage.

Really... getting rid of the cat just rids you of what you signed up for as a pet owner. Responsibility

Go to the vet, figure out the issue and work with your pet. Your pet obviously has an issue and/or pain.

Pets are not disposable. You sign on for their life to give them a good life. NO one should adopt or get a pet if you are not willing to accept responsibility for that pet's life which can easily be 10-20 years.

Don't give up on your pet. Gees!!!

Case in point here... my new pup I got 4/16 has suddenly had skin issues. In NO way whatsoever would I give her up. We go back tomorrow to figure out a plan for her issues and I'm in it for the long haul. She's my responsibility and I'll always make sure she's got the best care and best life. She's my fur baby. My 11yr old poodle has an artificial lens (bionic eye) and it was a no brainer when he was 7..,....a big problem going blind overnight. We spent thousands and that's because he is our family.

When you have a pet, you accept the responsibility to care for them properly. If you can't do that... do NOT get a pet.

I believe when we adopt a pet that we have the responsibility to care for them for their whole lives. It sounds like something might be wrong with your cat, so get him checked out by the vet. He might be in pain if he doesn't want to do anything. Play with him twice a day with a cat toy to give him exercise. Sit and pet him/cuddle with him each day to give him love. But don't get rid of him bc he meows, eats more, and doesn't cover up his poo.

Considering you're 14 years old my advice would be to talk to your parents.

Take him to the vet. Mine acted that way when she had a kidney infection.

Have you taken him to the vet? Sounds sick. Maybe he's hurting. Cats don't cry like that unless something is wrong.

Well yeah, getting rid of it sounds like a great plan.🙄🙄🙄. take him to the vet and figure out if their is anything wrong.

My cat did that when she had a kidney infection and was in pain. I took her to the vet and they had to keep her over night for an IV then sent her home with medication. She got well pretty quick after that and was her normal self.

She is trying to tell you something is wrong. Good luck!!

So you think he is depressed, and your solution is to dump him off on someone else or dump him on the street? How, exactly, would this solve the issue? If anything, it would contribute to his depression. Think about it. The world would be an empty place if every parent of a child got rid of their child because it kept crying and screaming, kept pooping its diaper and stinking up the place, rather than considering maybe it's colic and needs medical treatment (aka a doctor's visit). Don't you think the same could apply to the cat and he may need to see his doctor (the vet)? He may be diabetic. My parents' cat was, and she started eating less, drinking a lot, and peeing without covering her urine anymore. She was also sleeping a lot more. They gave her medication and changed her diet. She lived many years and then passed away from old age.

Take him to a vet and see if he's sick.
Sounds like he might have a UTI, which is painful but easily treated with a round of antibiotics.

Have your parents make a vet appointment for the family cat and find out what is wrong. No, you should not get rid of the family pet because there is something wrong with it.

Your cat needs to go to the vet to be checked out. Your cat sounds sick.

I honestly don't think he's depressed. I honestly think he's sick and needs to be taken to the vet for a basic visit with blood work, stool sample, and urine test to see what the issue is.

You don't mention how old he is but it he's 15-20 yrs old then he's getting to be an old man and you may end up having to but him down due to advanced medical issues. Cats are really good at hiding their illnesses so it may be major. But it may be something minor like an infection that a round of abx will clear up.

J.,

Where are your parents in all of this?

Have you had the cat examined by a veterinarian to ensure there is no health issue that is causing your cat to eat more and change his habits? Make an appointment with the veterinarian and have your cat checked out.

You don't just get rid of a pet because it has become an inconvenience for you. That's wrong. If you can no longer care for the cat due to schooling? Then find a home for your cat or have it put down. Don't just "get rid" of it. It's NOT a piece of clothing. It's a PET.

Take him to the vet for a medical workup so the problem(s) can be identified and treated.