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[Attilatheblond]

4. Give Broccoli (and yourself) time. But make sure he is drinking water and eating at least a little

Might be good to have several water bowls around the house, especially in your bedroom if that is where he is spending most of his time. Keep food bowl away from water bowl is the advice I always got re cats, and it does seem like they will drink more water when the water is not where their food bowl is.

Just keep an eye on him. Lots of loves, which will help both of you. Some cats do grieve, they have feelings, but most come around after a bit. Just make sure he is drinking water and at least nibbling some food. Talk to him, let him know you are sad too. Pamper him a little, and be VERY kind to yourself. After all the time you lavished excellent care on sweet Gus, it's a big loss for you. Don't feel guilty about Gus' passing. It happens and throwing a clot would not give any warning, there was nothing you could have done to save sweet Gus.

They don't live long enough and they leave with part of our hearts. Sending you cyber hugs and pats for Broccoli and Violet. If there was a blanket or such that Gus spent time on, keep it available to Broccoli. The scent of his brother may help ease the transition of life without him.

But make sure he's drinking water. That is really important. A little chicken broth, low sodium type, might be good if you see he isn't drinking as much as usual.

Keep us posted. Lots of people here care. Know we would share your pain if we could so you wouldn't feel so much right now.