Answer: I is better not to visit your cat if the period of hospitalization is going to be
comparatively short. An animal is usually very pleased to see its owner again and
naturally believes that they will be permanently reunited. Consequently, when the
owner leaves again after a few minutes, the cats feel rejected.
Fortunately, the feeling of most pet animals seem to be more objective then objective
and whilst the owner is absent the usually do not pain or fret as the owners anticipate,
particularly if there is a certain amount of activity in the hospital to occupy there
attention.
On the other hand, if hospitalization is unduly prolonged for whatever reason, then the
question of the advisability of visiting should be discussed with the vet in charge of the
case.
