Is your cat stressed or depressed? Find out the causes of stress in cats as well as the simple signs your cat is stressed.
Modern day life can be very stressful for our cats but they are very good at hiding this. Often we will only realize our cat is stressed when they develop extreme behaviors or illness. In reality, if we know what to look for, we can recognize stress so much earlier. Are they becoming withdrawn, grooming more or urine spraying? Well these are just some of the signs of stress in pet cats.
But what do cats have to be stressed about? Surely most of them live a pretty cushy life with their every whim catered for. Well there is actually quite a lot in modern life that can cause stress and different factors such as genetics and socialization can influence how well each individual copes with these.
Some of our cats most common causes of stress include
- visiting strangers or a new baby
- competition for resources such as food, water or litter trays
- other cats both in the house or neighborhood
- a change in routine
- building work in the house
As for the signs your cat is stressed; we can break them down into:
- Reduced physical activity
- Increase in some behaviors (feeding, grooming)
- Increased marking (face rubbing, scratching, urination)
- Change in interaction (more OR less)
- Aggression
Remember too that these signs may be very subtle and the chances are that your cat would only show 1 or 2 of these if they become stressed.
By knowing what to look out for though you will now be able to pick up these subtle signs and help your cat feel comfortable and safe. Don't underestimate the effects of stress on your cats quality of life.
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7 мар 2018