Can cats become depressed?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Can cats become depressed?

Yes, cats are very emotional and will suffer from depression when they are abandoned or ignored. Cats suffering from depression will become timid, easily frightened, yell suddenly, become irritable and irritable, become gloomy in appetite and activity, and lose weight day by day. A cat suffering from depression must spend more time with it, play with it, and encourage it more, so that its mood will gradually ease and then get better.