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In my last post, we learned about the causes and symptoms of stress in dogs and how to relieve them.🐶
Today, we are going to learn about cats.🐱
The symptoms that appear when cats are stressed and stressed,
I'll even look into ways to relieve stress.
【Why Cats Are Stressed】
First, let's look at the situations in which cats are stressed.
Cats are also sensitive to stress because they are sensitive animals.
In fact, each cat has different personalities, and each cat may have different stressful situations, but we will find out about the usual stressful situations..
『Moving to a new place』
Cats can feel anxious and stressed in unfamiliar environments.
After moving, you have to give your cat time to adapt so that they are used to it.
『Other cats around the house』
Cats are sensitive animals, and they can be stressed when they invade their territory.
Over time, cat become naturally fine when cat recognize that no other cat is allowed inside they area.
『When you're moving around using the cat carrier』
Untrained cats that are not accustomed to being transported in a carrier may experience stress when placed in a carrier.
『To introduce to another cat』
When a cat joins another cat, it gets stressed out.
When you bring a new cat, don't let him meet you right away, but cat have to go through adaptation time.😾
【Cat stress symptoms】
As I said earlier, cats are sensitive animals, so they show various symptoms when they are stressed because they are sensitive to stress.
『A change in appetite』
When cats are under excessive stress, their appetite may decrease and they may not eat well.
However, on the other hand, there are cases where cats overeat because they are full of appetite.
『Overgrooming』
Grooming is a common behavior for cats, but when you're stressed, you can overgroom them.
If a cat is obsessed with grooming or grooming to the point of losing hair, it is overstressed and should be examined at an animal hospital.🩺
『Vomiting, diarrhea』
When cats are under stress, they can have digestive problems, which can lead to vomiting or diarrhea.When cats are under stress, they can have digestive problems, which can lead to vomiting or diarrhea.😣
Cats with weak stomachs are especially common symptoms, and if they continue, they should be examined at an animal hospital.
『Pica』
Pica is a symptom of eating something that is not food.
If cats eat things that are not food, such as cloth, rubber, or plastic, they may have been under excessive stress.😥
『Depression』
Cats can develop 'cat depression' if they are under excessive stress.
Cats have a sharp decrease in activity and sleep more or less than usual.😿
Also, cats are hiding in one space for too long.
Cats like to hide in their own space because they are territorial animals, but if they are hiding without responding to toys or play, it's likely depression.
【How to relieve stress in cats】
It is important to identify the cause and go to the animal hospital when cats are under severe stress, but it is also important to relieve stress right away.
So let's find out how to relieve cat stress.
『Playing with cat』
The best way to relieve stress for cats is to play with your guardian and communicate with your guardian.
Set a time and take 20-30 minutes to play with your cat twice daily. 😽
『The arrangement of furniture』
Cats like to climb high and look down.
It arranges the furniture so that the cat can go up and down.
In addition, cats scratch their claws for pedicure, exercise, and stress relief.😻
Get a scratcher to help your cat scratch as much as you want.
『Establishing a shelter』
Cats like to spend time looking out of the window in the sun.
It is good to set up a cat's shelter near the large window so that you can satisfy your cat's curiosity and relieve stress.✨
『Pay attention to the cleanliness of the bathroom』
Cats are a place to relieve stress as well as defecation in the bathroom.
If these toilets are dirty, the cat is reluctant to use them and is more stressed, so the toilet should be cleaned at least once or twice a day and always kept clean.🧹
If you have a large number of cats, you should provide one more bathroom than the number of cats.
So far, we've looked at the causes and symptoms of cats and how to relieve stress.
Cats can also develop depression when their stress is prolonged, so they should help them relieve their stress right away.🥰
I hope today's post helped you live a healthy life with your cat and I'll come back with a helpful one next time.