Causes of depression in cats

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Causes of depression in cats

Causes of cat depression:

1. Introverted and timid pet cats are prone to depression after being frightened. Female cats are more emotional, sensitive and vigilant than other pet cats in terms of personality, so they are more prone to depression.

2. If a pet cat stays in a family with high negative emotions for a long time, and is often forced, abused, or even beaten, it can easily lead to depression.

3. If a cat is kept in a depressing environment indoors for a long time, it will also suffer from depression.

4. Elderly cats are also prone to depression. Elderly cats are older and prefer fixed food and environment. Due to their poor adaptability to new things, they do not like changes. Any changes in the environment will make elderly cats depressed. Angry, depressed.

Symptoms of depression in cats:

1. If a cat suffers from depression, its behavior and performance will be very obvious. If the cat is usually very coquettish and cheerful, but suddenly becomes very quiet, and always has a gloomy expression, then the cat should pay attention. The cat is probably suffering from depression, so the personality has changed so much.

2. When a cat feels anxious and insecure, it will eagerly divide its territory. At this time they may urinate everywhere to mark their spot.

3. It is normal for cats to lick their fur. They clean their fur by licking their fur. But if the cat keeps licking its fur, or even licks bald areas, then this is a sign of depression.