About cat stress
The main stress and tension for cats in the wild Sensation mainly comes from food and other life-threatening factors. When feeling nervous, cats will secrete more adrenal hormones to deal with the threat, which will be accompanied by a sudden increase in heart rate and blood pressure. These physiological reactions also mean that cats are always ready Ready for battle. Nowadays, domestic cats do not need to worry about food and aggressors, but there are also hidden dangers of chronic stress. They are in a state of mental stress for a long time, which is not optimistic for the health of cats.
The main causes of cat stress in life can be divided into the following categories:
1. Conflicts with family members
2. Huge Noises, such as thunder, fireworks, loud music
3, death of a family member or pet
4, sudden changes in daily biological clock (feeding time, wake-up time, etc.)
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5, increase in family members or pets
6, long-distance transportation
7, bathing, nail clipping
8, constantly changing Living place
9, being left alone for a long time at home
10, excessive traffic
11, repeated visits to the hospital for pain-causing examinations
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Of course we don’t need to make a fuss, normal work and rest and give cats a stable life. Occasional stressful events will gradually be regarded as trivial by cats. The health damage mentioned above is mainly due to long-term Caused by stress or environmental stimuli. But if your cat’s temperament changes suddenly because of something, you still need to pay attention. If your cat is showing obvious behavioral abnormalities, take it to the veterinarian first to make sure there are no health problems. Cats who are chronically stressed are prone to skin, urinary tract, hypersensitivity, depression, and even cancer problems.
Cat Stress ResponsePerformance:
The stress response of domestic cats is usually as follows:
1. Emotional agitation (constant meowing, shaking, or hissing)
2. Hiding behind furniture or curtains and not coming out for a long time
3, scratching and biting objects randomly
4, defecate anywhere
5, excessive licking and Self-cleaning (causing hair loss, bleeding, etc.)
Coping:
Especially a cat that has just been brought home will have some stress reactions caused by fear and unfamiliarity. If you can clearly know the factors that cause him to be uneasy, please avoid it as much as possible. For example, if the surrounding is noisy, you can let the cat stay in a quiet room first, instead of forcing the cat to be kept in the cage, you can prepare a comfortable nest in or near the cage, or let the cat stay in a place where he feels safe. it is good.
After all, in the first few days of children’s arrival at home, don’t ask too much of them, just do more cleaning by yourself.
Simple countermeasures for cat stress:
1. Keep calm
1. For some stress reactions of domestic cats, first of all, the owner should keep calm and comfort the cat as gently as possible. If your cat is willing to be petted, you can try to let the cat be comforted and petted. Cat relax.
2. Divert attention, gradually add some interaction during the period, and distract the cat by playing toys or games he likes, or play some soft music to relieve the stress caused by the instant noise just now .
Second, natural therapy
1. Give cats clothes and cushions that can make cats feel at ease. If necessary, you can also use some cat grass
to relieve pressure.
2. For the departure or joining of family members, the cats can be given the clothes of the original family members, etc., so that the cats can smell the temperature more at ease. New family members don’t need to greet the cat too enthusiastically, and can play some small games after the cat’s mood has eased.
Home Prevention
Prevention and control of cat stress is something owners must pay attention to, just like human emotions Like self-regulation, you need to do the following for cats:
1. Basic health strategies, sufficient quality food, clean water, and regular checkups.
2. There is a fixed interaction time every day. If there is not enough time, please give enough toys.
3. Develop a relatively loose schedule. There is no need to strictly set the time and place every day, but daily activities such as feeding are carried out within a time range.
4. Give the cat a safe and movable space, such as an enclosed patio, a locked bay window area, etc., and arrange comfortable cushions.
5. Avoid the monotony of toys and entertainment, and replace some new toys and mattresses regularly to increase the freshness and be more hygienic.
6. Ensure the harmony of the family atmosphere. It is inevitable that there will be quarrels and unhappiness in the relationship between people, but do not involve small animals.
The cat can perceive the family atmosphere and the owner’s emotions, and it will also be reflected in his life and physical condition. The more stable and calm the cat feels, the less likely it is to be stressed.
Warm reminder: Love is the best stress response. Give cats more love and care, and they will give back to you.
