Is your cat acting out? Any change in behavior can be a sign of stress in our feline friends. Cats are terrible at hiding their feelings and can act out in a number of ways including but not limited to:
- Aggression towards you or other animals
- Inappropriate Urination
- Inappropriate Defecation
- Hiding
- Destructive behavior
- Vocalization
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How can you help??
- Always consult your veterinarian to ensure there is not an underlying medical issue.
- Management of the situation. Take a step back; what has changed in your household? Can you change it back or work slowly to this change?
- Pheromones. Introducing pheromones to your cat can often control many unwanted behaviors. http://www.feliway.com
- Thundershirt – Not just for dogs!
- Diets. Specialized diets directed at managing feline stress are now available.
- Managing with medications if recommended by your vet.
