If you notice a change in your cat's demeanor, it's likely that your cat is experiencing stress. Changes in the routine that your pet cat goes through, such as you have a new pet, you go on vacation or take her to the vet, can cause anger in your pet cat. The stress experienced by your pet cat can cause health problems because the cat's immune system decreases, causes inflammation in the cat's body and can cause the cat to over-groom (meow too much). Follow these steps to reduce the stress experienced by your pet cat.
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Part 1 of 5: Detecting Symptoms of Stress in Cats
Step 1. Watch for changes in your cat's urine
Changes in cat urine is one sign that the cat is experiencing stress. Stress hormones cause the lining of the bladder to become inflamed, which causes the cat's physical symptoms to weaken. Signs of a cat experiencing stress in between, the cat will often urinate. Cat discomfort when urinating can be felt by cats when experiencing stress because there is blood in the cat's urine.
If this happens to your pet cat, immediately take your pet cat to the vet. This is important because there is inflammation in the cat's bladder which can cause blockage. If not treated quickly, it can be life threatening for your pet cat
Step 2. Notice if your cat is acting strangely
When a cat is stressed, it will lick its belly, inner thighs, and forelegs. Why do cats act like that? Because when licking these parts, the cat will naturally release a substance morphine which will help the cat entertain itself and make it more comfortable.
Again, take your cat to the vet when your cat starts to get stressed. (Allergies and parasites can also cause a cat to feel stressed.)
Step 3. Pay attention to your cat's digestion
Some cats will suffer from diarrhea when the cat is stressed. In addition to taking your cat to the vet when your cat is feeling stressed, use medications that can stop your cat's diarrhea.
Step 4. Pay attention to where your cat will defecate and urinate
Usually, when the cat feels too stressed, the cat will defecate and urinate wherever the cat is. Actually, doing so can make the cat feel comfortable.
Cats will do this if the cat is infected with diseases such as arthritis, bladder infections and stomach disorders. Immediately check your pet cat to the vet if your pet cat does this
Step 5. Watch your cat meow continuously
Some cats will approach even closer to their owners to get their owner's attention and try to let them know that there is something inside the pet cat.
Step 6. Realize that restlessness is also a sign that the cat is feeling stressed
When a cat feels stressed, the cat will pace around because the cat feels restless and prepares for the threat the cat perceives to be coming.
Step 7. Pay attention to when the cat is often moody and hiding
When feeling stressed, cats will often hide in dark places like under your bed. The cat actually hides to avoid the threat that is thought to be coming for the cat.
Step 8. Watch for changes in appetite
Some cats will lose their appetite and will eat something unusual like chewing on towels etc. when the cat is feeling stressed.
Step 9. Determine the cause of stress that occurs in your pet cat
Try to determine what is causing your cat to feel stressed. This can help you to avoid activities that stress your cat out. Is it physical, environmental or psychological. The vet will also ask you what causes your cat to become stressed.
Part 2 of 5: Reducing Physical Stress on Cats
Step 1. Take your pet cat to the vet to find out if your pet cat is experiencing any health problems
There are many causes of physical illness in cats that can cause a cat to feel stressed. You should be aware of some of the symptoms that cause your cat to be sick or stressed).
Step 2. Trim the cat's nails
Usually cats can become stressed due to the presence of germs on the cat's nails.
Step 3. Get rid of fleas
Fleas can bite a cat's skin and can irritate the cat's skin; If the cat has swallowed the flea, it can cause tapeworms to grow on the cat's body. If your cat is scratching his body frequently to irritation, comb the cat's fur using a toothed comb from head to tail to remove fleas on your cat's body. If you find fleas on your cat's body, you should quickly pick them up and dispose of them.
- To get rid of fleas on your pet cat, consult with your veterinarian for program recommendations for the care of your pet cat.
- You should also remove dust and dander that falls from your pet cat in your home to keep you healthy.
Part 3 of 5: Reducing Stress in Cats from the Environment
Step 1. Turn off loud music
Cats have sensitive ears which can be injured by loud music, loud televisions, or other sources of noise.
Keep your pet cat comfortable from noise that occurs outside your home such as fireworks or storms. Take your cat to its crate, and let your pet cat cool off
Step 2. Find out when to entertain your pet cat
Some cats have strong bonds with their owners and make great friendships. However, when a cat feels scared, it usually doesn't want its owner to interfere with the problem.
If your cat is avoiding you, growling and hissing at you, leave your cat for a while
Step 3. Provide a comfortable and safe place for your pet cat
If the place you provide for your pet cat is not safe or uncomfortable, it can stress your cat. Make a place for your cat out of a cardboard box or a tall tower for your cat to play with.
Step 4. Try to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in your home
Cats are very sensitive to changes in their environment. Try to provide a calm and peaceful situation for your pet cat.
Prepare a safe place for your cat so that your cat has a place to hide
Step 5. Don't yell at your pet cat
Cats can't understand the screams or spanking you give when your cat makes a mistake. So try other ways to make your cat disciplined and obedient to you.
Instead, use positive ways to encourage good behavior for your pet cat. Whenever he does something wrong, like scratching your body, give your cat a positive treatment that your cat can understand. The trick to doing this is to give your cat a gift as soon as possible: cats have short attention spans, so if you're late in giving your cat a gift, then your cat doesn't understand and understand what you're giving it for
Part 4 of 5: Reducing Psychological Stress in Cats
Step 1. Invite your pet cat to play
Give your cat a chance to move around to burn off its energy. This is very important for pet cats. Because usually pet cats are less aggressive because these cats do not live in the wild. Invite your cat to play outside your home can help increase energy which means to release stress hormones in your pet cat.
- Hide the food you usually give your cat, and let your cat hunt to find its own food.
- Invite your pet cat to play for 10 minutes.
- If you have more than one cat, you will have to play with each cat one at a time.
- Use toys for your cat. But you should change the type of toy for your pet cat once a week so that your pet cat does not feel bored.
Step 2. Provide other types of entertainment
Place an aquarium in your home so your cat can see the fish swimming in the tank. This includes entertainment for your pet cat.
Step 3. Reduce competition between your pet cats
If you have more than one cat, do the same behavior with your pet cats. This is a way to prevent other cats from feeling neglected.
- You should have more than one litter box for your pet cat so that each cat does not fight over whether to urinate or defecate. Make sure the litter box is always clean.
- Place several food bowls around your house, so your cats don't fight over food when you give them food.
Step 4. Prevent other animals
Something that is alien to a cat can make a cat feel threatened.
- Prevent other animals from entering your home.
- If your cat is outside, be sure to lock the cat door to prevent stray cats from entering your home.
- If your cat is feeling stressed about leaving the house, keep the lower windows closed so your cat can't see out.
Part 5 of 5: Making Your Cat Feel Comfortable
Step 1. Use cat pheromones to help your cat feel happy and comfortable
Female cats can secrete pheromones (chemical messengers) that make their kittens feel safe and comfortable. A synthetic version of this pheromone has been produced and sold as a shortcut.
- Using the pheromone spray on the cat's bed or doorway will help strengthen the cat's sense of belonging to its owner.
- Or, use a plug-in pheromone diffuser. Ideally, you should install this diffuser near your cat's cage. However, this effect will not be felt immediately. It took a few days to feel the benefits.
Step 2. Try feeding your cat with Zylkene
Zylkene is a nutraceutical, which is a dietary supplement for the cat's body. Because nutraceuticals are not drugs, they are much safer and have no side effects. The active ingredient in Zylkene is derived from milk protein and acts on the same parts of the brain as diazepam. This can calm the cat and relieve her anxiety.
Zylkene is available without a prescription and comes in 75 mg capsules. The dose for cats is a capsule weighing 75 mg once a day, given before or after meals. The results will be visible in a week. If it doesn't work for a week, then your cat is not suitable for using zylkene
Step 3. Talk to your veterinarian about medications that can relieve stress in your pet cat
If your pet cat is too stressed, then your pet cat will get sick. Therefore, consult and ask for a drug prescription for your pet cat. The drugs most commonly used are diazepam, amitriptyline, and fluoxetine.
