HOW DO YOU KNOW YOUR CAT IS STRESSED? CAUSES OF STRESS IN CATS

First, I’ll start of by saying anyone can be stressed: cats, dogs, and of course humans. Cats can be quite sensitive and so need to be taken good care of.

Cats get stressed mainly when their location/place of residence/environment changes. Some people sell their cats when they start spraying/on heat etc. This is not right because when you bring a pet into your house, you’re committing to always taking care of that pet. Try your best to buy a pet and then keep it with you. Otherwise, don’t buy one!

Your cat may also get stressed if you change its food around. There is a way to introduce new food to your cat, so make sure you follow it and do everything correctly. My suggestion would be to have a whole variety of food and switch around daily. That way, your cat won’t be bored of having the same food every day and therefore won’t be stressed.

When cats are on heat or delivering babies, they will certainly become tense. You will notice their behavior changing and so ensure they are as comfortable as possible!

Visiting the vet can be frustrating for cats. Also, the arrival of another animal or even a baby can cause depression in your companion. As I mentioned, cats are sensitive animals, so loud noises can trigger them too.

Stay clear of cats when they are stressed. You may notice them going into a crouched position, their ears will be flat against their head, and they will also have dilated pupils. In this position, they show you they want to be left alone. 

I’d like to end by saying if you have an adult cat, try your best to not give it away/sell it. Cats get attached to their owners and get stressed when taken away. It then takes them time to get used to a new home/new owners.

Thank you for reading! Please don’t hesitate to leave any queries you have in the comments!