{"id":665068,"date":"2024-11-05T16:00:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T21:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/?p=665068"},"modified":"2024-11-11T10:49:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:49:36","slug":"how-to-reduce-anxiety-in-cats-10-vet-verified-tips-updated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/cat-health-care\/how-to-reduce-anxiety-in-cats-10-vet-verified-tips-updated\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Anxiety in Cats: 10 Vet Verified Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Anxiety may not make sense to a lot of people, but it is a very real struggle for those who suffer from it. It can afflict humans and pets in varying degrees and can cause both physical and behavioral reactions. Many cats have anxiety about driving in the car, thunderstorms, unfamiliar visitors, or going for their annual veterinarian checkup.<\/p>\n

When they don’t understand what is going on and find themselves in unfamiliar environments or situations, they can become overwhelmed, and their anxiety can skyrocket. This will cause them to protest, fight, and cry when they’re faced with the things that stress them out most.<\/p>\n

It’s important to find the cause of your cat’s anxiety and deal with it because if left untreated, it can worsen and even develop into stress cystitis. Thankfully, there are several ways to reduce anxiety in cats, so keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n

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What Is Anxiety?<\/h2>\n

Unlike fear, which enhances survival and gives cats the instincts to keep themselves safe from danger, anxiety is the anticipation of danger. The thing about anxiety is that it often arises when there is no real threat of danger, and yet the body reacts as though it is in danger. It is present in various species, and is often caused by a traumatic event, such as being bitten by a dog, kicked by a person, or hit by a car, or by big changes in your cat’s life, such as moving homes, a new baby or puppy, or loud fireworks.<\/p>\n

Anxiety can develop quite early on. However, depending on the cause, it can develop at any age. Stepping in to reduce stressors in your cat’s life and treat the anxiety early is important, as it can worsen over time.<\/p>\n

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Signs of Anxiety in Cats<\/h2>\n

Anxiety can manifest itself differently from one cat to another. Some cats may seem fine behaviorally but won’t be able to eat, while others may tremble or act aggressively. Any changes to your cat’s eating patterns or behavior should be watched.
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Here are a few signs of anxiety in cats:<\/div>
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