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5 Top Reasons Your Cat Stresses Out

As humans we get stressed out all the time, for different reasons. Well, did you know that your cat gets stressed out too? They do. The difference is when we get stressed out we cope with it differently. Cats react with all those behaviors we dread, like cat scratching, potty problems, aggression, and fear. To avoid these many unpleasant situations here’s the things you should know to avoid so your cat doesn’t stress out.

#1: Routine Change

Cats are creatures of habit. They enjoy a set daily routine. It gives them comfort. The less change there is throughout the day the more secure your cat feels. They always know what to expect. To avoid bad behavior, you could never change your routine, or a better less boring way to cope with this situation is to change up your routine from day to day. This is so your cat doesn’t get used to anything, and therefore can not stress over it.

#2: Changing Homes

When you move from one home to a new one, it can be quite exciting for you, but your cat get very stressed out with the strange new environment.To avoid this situation, get all your cats things, like their litter box, toys, bed, blanket, and their bowl. Then put it all in a small room. A bathroom or laundry room will do well. Let your cat get used to this area. It will be their safe zone. After this let them gain access to the rest of the house gradually, but leave this safe room open so they can go back in there when they are scared or get overwhelmed.

#3: A New Addition to the Family Once again, cats like consistency. When a new family member (human or animal) is introduced, the status quo of the house is thrown out of whack and your cat may get stressed out. In this situation, you don’t want to rush things; let your cat get accustomed to the new family member at their own pace.

#4: Get-togethers

As most cat owners can attest, their cats are nowhere to be found during big parties or during the holidays when they have their friends and family at their house. If your cat is stressed out by such occasions, you should provide them with a place that they can hide, such as an extra bedroom or in the basement; just make sure they have access to their food, water, and litter pan, as well as a nice place to sleep.

#5: Staring Out the Window

Cats can sit on the windowsill and watch the world go by all day long. Some things, however, such as a dog or strange cat in the yard can cause them stress because of the simple fact that there is a pane of glass obstructing them from getting at whatever threat they perceive. This misplaced aggression will often lead to stress and acting out. If this is a problem for your cat, try to keep them out of that particular window by placing an obstruction on the sill.

All you really have to remember is that your cat is subject to stress just like you and that their stressors are things that you perceive as harmless. Likewise, your cat probably would perceive your stressors as harmless if they had any concept of the idea. As long as you remain perceptive about your cat’s needs, you can keep them stress-free.

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- Kathrynn Kelley