Can cats get depression too? Specifically for these 4 symptoms!
There is a joke in the shit shoveling world that "dogs treat their masters as gods, and cats treat themselves as gods", but even if it is a god, it needs care, and it will get sick.
Because some cats who lack love can also suffer from depression. Many netizens may have heard for the first time that cats can also suffer from depression, but this is indeed true.
- Depression in cats
(1) Sleeping for too long
Under normal circumstances, a cat sleeps an average of about 16 hours a day.
If your cat sleeps more than this average for a period of time, it may be a sign of cat depression!
(2) suddenly like to call
When the cat is in a bad mood, the meow will be very aggrieved, and even the meow will be like a cry. In fact, at this time, your master is asking you for help through his voice!
(3) Loss of appetite and licking
People lose their appetite when they are in a bad mood, and cats are no exception! If the cat's food intake suddenly drops significantly, then the shovel officers must be vigilant!
In addition to loss of appetite, cats will over-groom their hair after suffering from depression, which means that there are only two behaviors per day after cats suffer from depression: sleeping & licking.
- Why do cats suffer from depression?
Cats have a very small living space: cats are animals with character, they don't like being forced and restrained.
Cats have very little room to move around, and over a long period of time, cats will also be locked out of depression.
New members are added to the family: cats are animals with a strong sense of territory. If a new cat is suddenly added to the family, the aboriginal cat will feel that its territory has been violated.
Lack of company of the shoveling officer: If the shoveling officer often does not accompany the cat, or punishes the cat excessively, the cat's psychology will also change, and they will also become anxious or even suffer from depression.
- How to prevent cats from getting depression?
As an owner, you should take more care and care of your cat in your daily life to prevent it from being frightened.
Before leaving home, the owner may wish to leave some delicious treats for the pet to enjoy, preferably some good taste that he has never enjoyed.
When the pet is busy enjoying the food, it can also relieve the pain of missing.
Now most people are busy with their own survival every day, even when they come home they are exhausted and fall asleep. But if you have a kitten, remember to give it more care too!