Today, let’s talk about whether cats will be sad?
What is the sign of so sadness? What will
do? What will
be unhappy?
Each cat has its own personality, some are more extroverted than others, but attracts attention when a typical social cat suddenly becomes quiet and introverted.
Possible depression symptoms in cats:
1. Voice clues or vocal changes
Your cat may call more or less than usual. These are all sound signals that your cat may be unhappy.
These unpleasant sounds are usually low, sad roars. Whip doesn't always mean happiness, and an unhappy cat may also be a way to comfort itself.
Other cats who usually like to make sound may become quiet, while quiet cats will turn the volume up.
2. Body language
Sometimes your cat's body language will imply your unhappiness, and eyes, ears, hair and body posture can all indicate this. Studing your ears, clamping your tail, raising your hair, and other body signals are silently sending messages that your cat may be sad.
III. Aggressive or fearful
Sad cats tend to be more responsive and show aggressive or fearful. If you notice that your cat's behavior changes cause it to be afraid or abnormally aggressive, then they may feel sad.
IV. Climb, hiding or personality change
A sad cat may lose interest in activities that he has liked very much in the past, become lonely, and hide. On the contrary, quieter cats can become clingy or demand too much, and when they are sad, fear of strangers increases, while all cats seem to have the same fear of strangers.
5. Sleep too much
Cats usually sleep a lot, but sad or depressed cats sleep more. It may also indicate that it is sad if its favorite nap location changes.
6. Stop combing or too lazy to combing yourself
This may be a sign of unhappiness and unhealthy. Cats who feel uncomfortable or depressed often stop combing themselves, leaving very messy hair.
7. No food or appetite changes
If your cat stops eating, or you notice a sudden change in appetite, it may be unhappy about something. Sad cats may not eat their former favorite foods and may even lose interest in their favorite foods.
8. Spray or change toilet habits
A sad cat may use its own scent to pee in an inappropriate place, thus making itself feel better.
In addition to stress, depression and sadness, there are many reasons why cats urinate outside the toilet. Your cat may excrete in the balcony, your bedroom, or where the scent of dead pets or missing people remains in order to spread their own scent. Additionally, if your cat is excreting outside the litter box, this should arouse your vigilance.
9. Excessive scratching
If your cat is sad or depressed, it may start scratching more than usual to relieve stress and mark its territory.
Cats are depressed and sad. There are many reasons for cats to be depressed and sad. They are associated with human and non-human family members, and when this relationship is lost, they will be sad.
Whatever the reason, you must spend more time and energy until its level of happiness improves.
If pain is the culprit, take your cat to the veterinarian.
1. Disease:
Disease can make your cat feel uncomfortable and may even feel pain.
If the cat feels pain while walking around, it may not want to play.
Fatty liver, FIV, FeLV, upper respiratory tract diseases, diabetes, hypothyroidism, dental diseases, etc. are all serious health problems that will affect your cat's sense of happiness. If you suspect your cat is depressed because it is sick, you should arrange to see a veterinarian as soon as possible.
2. Injury:
Injury may limit your cat's ability to do what it once loved to do. The pain after injury can also make your cat feel less happy as usual.
If your cat looks painful, make an appointment to check it out. Even old surgeries and injuries can cause lingering pain or discomfort to your cat and may require chronic pain relief.
III. Losing a beloved family member:
Losing a family member is very painful for everyone, and your cat is no exception.
When a family member (person or animal) dies or moves out, your cat may be sad and become depressed.
This is usually just a temporary behavior, and your cat will return to normal after a while.
If your cat is feeling down because another cat in the family dies, then they may be comforted (or may not).
Time is usually the best remedy for major changes in family members, but there are also some natural remedies such as pheromones and nutritional supplements that can help your cat get happier during this time.