Do you have a stressed cat? Cats can experience stress just like people, and just like us they really only have a few ways of coping with stress.
Here are the 6 main causes of stress in cats.
1.
A new member of the family: This new member could be a new cat, dogs, baby, or some other being.
2.
A sudden change in their schedule: If you get a new job with different hours, travel frequently, or change their feeding time, it can really stress a cat out.
Cat's like routines, and changes in them results in stress.
3.
Rearranging your furniture: Cats like to mark their environment so they feel safe and they know it is theirs.
If your cat finds furniture moved or new furniture it can make them feel helpless.
4.
Moving to a new home: This again makes the cat feel helpless, because nothing smells familiar and it will take some time before the cat feels safe again.
5.
Death of a family member: Cats can sense when a human or pet has died or at least the pick up on feelings of grief.
6.
Fear of dogs or other pets: New cats or dogs in the house, or even animals outside the window can cause a cat to feel uneasy.
These are the 6 main things that can disrupt your cat's life.
One way a cat expresses itself in these situations is through behavior problems, which is only when most owners realize the stress their cat might have felt.
If you think you have a stressed cat, figure out what has changed recently in the house.