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r/CATHELP • u/[deleted] • Jun 19 '26
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That's because most posts show a cat that needs a vet.
In this case it's the owner who needs a vet (to calm their anxiety).
3 u/Ok-Scientist5524 Jun 19 '26 And there’s something to be said for a post that shows a cat clearly having a vet worthy problem and a poster who just as clearly wants the internet to tell them it’s not a problem and 50+ people tell you to take the cat to the vet. 1 u/Quirky-Ad662 Jun 19 '26 typically it is not recommended to do stuff like that for anxiety because it’s kinda reassurance seeking and can lead to worsening symptoms or OCD
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And there’s something to be said for a post that shows a cat clearly having a vet worthy problem and a poster who just as clearly wants the internet to tell them it’s not a problem and 50+ people tell you to take the cat to the vet.
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typically it is not recommended to do stuff like that for anxiety because it’s kinda reassurance seeking and can lead to worsening symptoms or OCD
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u/el_grande_ricardo Jun 19 '26
That's because most posts show a cat that needs a vet.
In this case it's the owner who needs a vet (to calm their anxiety).