The number of modern people suffering from depression is increasing. So as a shoveler, I’m curious whether cats will also suffer from depression? The answer is: Cats can also suffer from depression.
Some depressed cats will show obvious behavioral changes, while some cats have no obvious symptoms and require careful observation by the owner.
Cats with depression may have symptoms
Reduced appetite
Have interest in toys
Have interest in interaction with other cats or owners
Have increased
Have increased sleep time
Have increased interest in going out (if you have the habit of outdoor activities)
Have increased sleep time
Have increased interest in going out (if you usually have the habit of outdoor activities)
Have increased sleep time
Have increased sleep time
Have increased interest in going out (if you usually have the habit of outdoor activities)
Have increased sleep time
Have increased sleep time
Have increased sleep time
Have increased 2
The time to comb hair is excessively reduced or increased
The frequency of urination increases
The loss of family members
The loss of family members
There are many people still think that cats are lonely in nature. but! Cats also socialize more or less, of course, depending on factors such as their experience and living environment. So when you lose a close family member (person or animal), the cat will also experience loss and sadness like a human.
2. Moving to a new house
Adapting to the new living environment may put pressure on the cats. In addition to the pressure brought by strange environments, moving from a large house to a small house will reduce the space for cats to explore, which may also lead to cats’ depression.
3. When the owner is not at home for a long time, the cat's mental state may be affected. If the shoveler wants to go out for a long time, try to arrange for people to come to feed the cat and interact with the cat to alleviate the anxiety caused by not seeing the owner for a long time.
4, disease
Disease itself will make cats feel uncomfortable, and may even feel pain, nausea, do not want to eat, hormonal disorders or lack of energy. Fatty liver, FIV, FeLV, upper respiratory tract diseases, diabetes , hypothyroidism, dental diseases, etc. are all serious health problems and will affect the cat's sense of happiness. If you suspect that your cat is depressed due to illness, take the cat to the doctor as soon as possible.
5, abandoned
According to observations on the retired cats on the adoption platform, after retirement, many cats became depressed and inactive compared to before. We don’t know how the mental journey of a cat changes during the whole process from adoption to retirement. So please think clearly before raising a cat and don’t abandon your cat at will!
