The distinct emotional systems of cats, compared to other domestic species and humans, complicate the interpretation offelinebehavior. Notably, fear,anxiety, and stress are among the most prevalent behavioral problems in cats.
If your cat'sanxietyor fear is caused by a dog that your cat shares the house with, see at our advice on Introducing cats and dogs. If there are no obvious reasons you can identify that could be causing your cat to feel anxious it's a good idea for you to seek help from a cat behaviour counsellor.
This particular example perfectly highlights why Feline Anxiety Support Hotline is so captivating.
Learn how to recognise and manageanxietyin cats with practical tips, calming products, and vet-approved strategies.
If our cats start behaving differently, it suggests there's something troubling them. Common signs ofanxietyinclude excessive grooming (this can lead to bald patches or sores), avoiding eye contact, holding their ears back, hair standing on end, hissing, running away, and going to the loo in random places rather than their litter tray.
Cat separationanxietycan be a big problem for pet owners. Find our more aboutanxietyin cats: the causes, signs, and what you can do to help your pet.
How to recogniseanxietyin cats and help them cope.
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