Cats · by Priya Nair · 2026-09-06

mixed senior after his dental is being weirdly cuddly

Otis is 12, mixed, had a dental on Tuesday, and has spent the last two nights tucked against my leg like we're in a reconciliation montage. Vet says he's doing well. I think he's milking the sympathy a bit and honestly fair.

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Rapid Coder · 1 likes

Aftercare cuddles are the tax refund of cat parenting.

Sophie Gagnon · 5 likes

12-year-old sympathy hustle? respect.

Priya Nair · 1 likes

he has perfected the fragile old man act except at 3am

Sebastián Rojas · 0 likes

Of course. Miraculous recovery whenever snacks are involved.

Lena Müller · 0 likes

Mine got so affectionate after his teeth were sorted. I think he just felt better.

Ethan Brooks · 0 likes

Dental recovery always makes me emotional. Glad he's doing okay.