Stress
Defined: "The
difference between what is,
and how we think it should be."
Cats
show abnormal behaviors
as a result of stress, as
every creature does. Symptoms
of how cats show stress
are:
-
Overeating
-
Not eating
-
Displaced grooming
-
Inappropriate urination or
defecation
-
Aggression
Examples of stress in a
cat's life:
- Fleas
or any medical condition
-
New cat seen in the neighborhood
-
New cat heard in the neighborhood
-
New cat seen in the neighborhood
- Change
or work schedule of people
-
New baby
-
New or rearranged furniture
-
New scent in the house
-
Someone raised their voice
in the last 4 hours
-
Insufficient opportunity to
exercise
|
Stress
in cats similar to stress in
humans increases both
physical and behavioral
abnormalities and decreases
overall health and
well-being. Take
action to understand and
lower your cat's stress! |
Things
which tend to lower stress in
a cat's life are:
-
Routine
-
Fewer other cats competing
for resources
-
Grooming
-
Exercise
-
Excellent medical condition
(no pain or parasites)
