Anxiety in cats: signs, causes, help

Have you ever seen a cat nervous? This can manifest itself in trembling, the desire to escape, aggressive behavior, minimal activity. The animal tries to hide, does not go to the tray, or vice versa - she has diarrhea; does not eat, often licks, up to wounds. How to help your pet get out of this state - read in our article.

Why is the cat worried?

There are many physiological as well as psychological factors that can be of concern to a cat:

• Pain or disease.
• Exposure to toxins and infections.
• Psychological traumas: experience of bad attitude of people, lack of care.
• Stressful circumstances: separation from the owner, moving, new furniture or rearrangement in the house, the appearance of another pet or newborn baby.
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder, in which cats tend to perform repetitive actions. Asian breeds are especially prone to OCD.

No need to punish a four-legged friend for unusual behavior. Help him relax and return to normal life.

Ways to help a restless cat

Have you noticed the animal's anxiety? A veterinarian in Kyiv will help you understand its cause. Contact one of our metropolitan branches or the Animal Clinic in the village of Borova (Fastiv district). It will take some time to find the cause of the problem, because the specialist will have to collect a medical history. If the cause of the cat's anxiety is illness, competent treatment will be enough to normalize the animal's condition.

We need to identify the cause of fear and eliminate it. Getting rid of unwanted behavior helps to form positive associations associated with desired behavior. For example, if a cat starts to get nervous when you pack your suitcase, treat him to treats or give him a favorite toy.

Gradually, the pet will associate your departure not with stress, but with encouragement and will get used to not worry. But the concern will not pass. The owner should ask for the help of a veterinarian, as well as create appropriate conditions for the pet to feel safe.