What causes stress in cats?
1. Changes in living environment: cats are very insecure animals. If they are brought into an unfamiliar environment, the unfamiliar smell can make them feel uneasy and anxious, which can create a cat stress response.
2. Changes in the laws of life: cats have strong living habits. If the owner suddenly changes the cat bowl or litter box to another location in the room, or buys a new flavor of cat food or a new brand of cat litter
, it may cause the cat to not eat or defecate.
3. Taking transportation: Cats seem to be more well-behaved than dogs most of the time, and they are also quiet when taking transportation with us. But in fact, cats are very uncomfortable with unfamiliar smells and sounds of the outside world, as well as unfamiliar means of transportation, but they just don’t show it.
4. Stimulated by external sounds: cats’ hearing is much more sensitive than ours, so once the external sound is too high, they will feel uncomfortable, such as someone suddenly talking loudly at home, or a baby crying suddenly Wait, it will frighten the cat.
5. The territory is invaded by outsiders: cats have a very strong sense of territory. If a new cat or pet comes to its territory, it will also make the cat feel uncomfortable and may fight with the new pet.
How to reassure a stressed cat?
1. If the living environment has changed, such as moving house, foster care, etc. Then the owner should not let the cat adapt to the new home immediately, but give the cat a transition period. Don’t force the cat to see the environment of the new home, let them slowly adapt to the new environment.
2. If it is the law of life, it is much simpler. The owner only needs to move the transposed cat bowl, cat litter box, etc. to the original position as much as possible. If they are used to a living state, they do not like to change frequently. When changing food for cats, you must follow the principle of changing food for 7 days, and don’t give them too much or miscellaneous food.
3. If you have to go out by transportation, the owner needs to prepare familiar toys for the cat, and at the same time feed the cat anti-stress drugs before going out to help the cat stabilize its mood.
4. If you are frightened by external sound stimulation, don’t force the cat out of the first place, just let it hide quietly, and when the cat takes the initiative to come out, gently comfort it slowly. guide.
5. If there are new pets at home, it is recommended to isolate them first. After the two pets are familiar with each other, let them eat, move and play together.
