Stress in owned cats!
Stress also increases the risk of cats exhibiting urination and some
forms of aggression, including redirected aggression.
A number of compulsive disorders such as excessive grooming can develop
as a result of stressful environments.
Why is my cat
stressed?
Some of the key strategies for preventing or reducing stress-related behavior problems in cats are appropriate environmental enrichment.
Management techniques for introducing unfamiliar cats to each other and
using a synthetic analog of the feline facial pheromone. Because the stress
response in cats depends, to a large extent, on the temperament of the animal,
husbandry and breeding strategies that contribute to the development of a
balanced temperament in cats are also very useful.
In pets, stressors can be easily divided into:
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Physical stress
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Social pressures resulting
from interactions with like-minded individuals
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Pressures related to
relationships with people.
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Depending on its duration,
stress is classified as acute or chronic.
Stress in pets is important for several reasons.
In addition, it is clear that in these cases, the human-animal bond can
be negatively affected.
Causes, Signs, and
Treatment of Stress in Cats
Some of the most common stressors cats face include:
- Changes in the environment.
- Inter-cat conflict.
- A poor human cat relationship.
The inability of the cat to perform highly motivated behaviors.
Production strategy can influence cat behavior
Because the stress response in cats depends, to a large extent, on the temperament of the animal, breeding and reproductive strategies that contribute to the development of a balanced temperament in cats are also very useful.
Stress by cat breed
Regarding the effect of breed, some authors have concluded that Persian and Siamese cats are more interactive (more playful, curious and friendly) than non-breed cats, while others have pointed out that Bengali cats record the highest aggression towards their owners and Persians. scores the lowest in activity.
Some studies have shown that orange cats are more aggressive and darker
colored cats more sociable than cats with other coat colors.
The effects of early experiences on mood are described in several articles. For example, cat breeding was reported by an experienced mother.Weaned at an older age have fewer behavioral problems (including inability to control biting and frustration associated with aggression) compared to cats weaned early or raised by an inexperienced mother.
In addition, cats born to mothers who are undernourished and generally
exhibit poor maternal behavior are likely to develop behavioral abnormalities.