First, the cat’s stress response
1. In short, stress The reaction is that when the cat is stimulated or pressured by changes in the external environment, it will immediately produce a corresponding physiological response to gradually adapt itself to the new environment. The cat is an animal that is very sensitive to the surrounding environment, and any disturbance will have a certain impact on it. The most common situations that lead to cat stress are moving into a new home, adding a new family member, going out for medical treatment or traveling, breaking the daily routine, and too loud family gatherings.
2. In many cases, the stress response is a normal physiological reaction of cats, and it is not harmful to cats. For example, when the weather changes suddenly, cats will become less active. However, if the external stimuli or pressure are too strong for the cat to bear at all, it will cause the cat to behave abnormally and even induce disease. Physiological damage of stress response to cats is mainly manifested as loss of appetite, hiding, diarrhea, decreased resistance, nervousness, vomiting, etc. Cats may also suffer from visceral ischemia, increased blood pressure, liver function damage, thrombosis and other serious conditions .
3. Cats will adjust themselves first when they are stressed or stimulated, but if the cat cannot adjust, it will cause sudden cat death in severe cases. Therefore, pet owners should pay more attention to the cat’s performance. If the cat has a stress reaction, they should understand the reasons for the cat’s stress in time, and then keep the cat away from this factor.
Second, how to prevent cat stress?
1. In summer, don’t let the cat enter the air-conditioned room directly from the hot outdoors, and don’t take the cat in the air-conditioned room directly outdoors, otherwise the cat is likely to be stressed .
2. The pet owner cannot intentionally frighten the cat. When the cat encounters thunder, firecrackers, car noise, etc., the pet should pay attention to stabilizing the cat’s mood.
3. The unfamiliar environment is a dual challenge to the cat’s physiology and psychology, so pet owners should not change the cat’s living environment frequently.
If the pet is moving, try to minimize the degree of environmental changes, so as to minimize the risk of cat stress. If you have any other questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
