Feline Depression

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A couple days after Christmas, my dog Spike had reached his limit with his old age and we had him put to sleep. Not too long ago, my youngest cat fell into depression probably noticing Spike is no longer with us. She doesn't eat, she doesn't clean herself, and I don't know what to do. She's getting lighter and weaker and I fear she may be losing the will to live or something. I don't want to lose another pet this soon. What do I do?

It is a little hard to say.

You might try Catnip!
When a cat eats catnip, it acts as a sedative, but when smelled, it causes the cat to go crazy. It is thought to mimic feline pheremones and trigger those receptors. ... Cats may rub against and chew on catnip to bruise the leaves and stems, which then release more nepetalactone. Catnip is safe for cats.

You cat may have contracted an illness. In that case you might take the cat to the vet.

Failing that, could you adopt another cat or dog? Maybe kitty is just lonely.

My dog fell into a depression too when her sister died. She became very passive and friendly, vulnerable, and extremely down. She developed Cushing's disease too. After about a year she perked up again, but she was never the same. It was one of those rare occasions when my sister hugged me, because we both really didn't want our dog to die. The dog lasted a lot longer than we thought she would, a few years in fact.

I would let your cat cuddle with you as often as possible, and be friendlier, softer and gentler with her.

It was so long ago, I can't remember if we put her on medication or not.

Apparently both diseases are "two sides of the same coin", and both affect the adrenal glands (from what I Googled) so what you said would make sense. Our dogs were Chihuahuas.

Hmm, maybe just do/give her more of her favourite thing then. I don't get cats, doesn't mean I don't appreciate that some people love them. One tried to use me as a shield the other day, walking beside me and only walked when I walked. I didn't even know the cat. It followed me for ages.

Her cries are loud. We can't get her to do much and my younger brother has started to cry. All I can ask is why.
Why are Vet office hours so short on Saturdays? Why is everything closed on a Sunday? Why did my parents think this weekend was perfect to have a short getaway? Why did my father think it was a good idea to wait and see regarding my cat's condition? We kept telling him something might be wrong. He kept telling us, she just misses Spike and she'll get over it. Well look what's becoming of her now! She responds to everything with lethargy. Earlier today, she could drag herself under the armchair to hide. Now she reminds me of Spike during his last day. Can't get up and walk anymore, can't eat, can't drink, etc. We might have a funeral tomorrow before mom and dad even come home.

Just several minutes ago, she died. Honey, my youngest cat, died and I'm filled with so much anger right now. We're scrambling around trying to figure out what to do with the body at this hour of night and my parents, wherever they are, still haven't texted me back.

Oh no, that's awful!

For the sake of your other cat(s) and your dog, call the vet Monday and tell them what has happened. You may want to have the other pets checked in case something contagious is going round.

Sorry to hear that Honey died, especially so soon after Spike, and hope that you & your little brother can work through this all right. Losing a pet is no fun at all.