Could my cat die if she is gets to stressed?
Some cats can be very jumpy or nervous, but it's normally just their personality. Like a person, excessive stress is probably not too healthy for a cat, but I don't think she is likely to die from it. Now if she is an older cat, it might be a good idea to take her to the vet to see if there is anything they or you can do for her stress, bc excess stress particularly on an aging cat might be detrimental to its health.
Is my cat stressed? He is losing fur?
The patch of missing fur could be due to food intolerance, inhaled allergies or stress. The crying may be a symptom that he isn't feeling too good. It's best to have the vet check him over and if he can't find medical problems, then it could well be stress. They have very sensitive hearing and some of them find shouting quite distressing. Try to be patient, and speak nicely when he's around you. Offering him his favourite food treats might help you get closer to him. If he will allow you to groom him, spend more time doing this as it will comfort him and strengthen the bond between you. Feliway mimics the "friendly" scent in cat's facial glands and cats find this aroma relaxing, so try using a Feliway plug-in to see if that helps. (You'll need to use it for at least 3 weeks before you see the benefits). Many cat owners have great success using Bach Flower Remedies to treat emotional problems in cats. The link below explains which ones to use and how to administer them. http://www.critterchat.net/bach.htm The Celia Haddon Cat Problem page has a check list of 18 reasons cats feel stressed and how to treat it, which may help you. You'll also find information and advice about food intolerances and skin allergies. http://www.celiahaddon.co.uk/pet%20probl... Hope he's feeling better soon.
How to calm my stressed cat?
Get a pheromone plug-in. They de-stress cats and are quite amazing. I took in a traumatized stray who peed non-stop for a week - all over my bedroom (thankfully I hadn't given him the run of the house!) I plugged in Feliway, and he stopped, just like that! You do have to get rid of the smell. If a cat smells cat pee, they go pee there some more. So get a good supply of the special cleaner they sell at good pet shops, specially for getting rid of the smell of cat pee (it will say that on the container). Soak and scrub everything that smells of cat pee, until all the smell is gone. I am sure you are right about the stress. It sounds as though you have done everything you can, but sometimes it is really difficult to work out what is stressing a cat, so a pheromone plug-in is a good, easy, quick solution.
Is my cat sick or just stressed?
The peeing outside of the box is most probably because of all the stress -- even if he doesn't show it by hiding all the time it's still a stressful environment right now. And if he can't use the litter boxes downstairs because of the construction disturbing him, that adds to the stress, especially if he's previously shown a preference for those two. Since that's where he pees outside more often, I'd say he's either used to going on the box there and wants to go downstairs despite the construction, or that he's protesting even more strongly down there to tell you that there's a problem there. Is he neutered? And does he pee just on the floor, or does he spray as well? Do you know how much longer the construction work will go on? If it's over a month, you might want to think about asking your parents if they can consider taking him for the duration of the work -- he'll be a bit stressed out there too, since it's a new place, but he'll settle down in a couple of days, especially if one of you are able to go there and stay with him. Otherwise, what you can do is just remove the rugs and have something to cover couches and armchairs with to prevent the pee from soaking in and providing the item with a nice whiff of "please pee here". It'll help keeping the habit from sticking after the construction work ends. If he dislikes the carrier that much, you might want to consider (either starting now, or after the construction ends) leaving the carrier out so the cats can investigate it at their leisure and get used to it, without "knowing" that every time they see it it means Bad Stuff. We've always kept our carrier out, and half our cats literally run into the carrier and refuse to come out, and the other half don't mind being nudged into it. If you're worried about him having an UTI, then take him to the vet. If you don't want to struggle with the carrier and cause him extra stress, you could buy a cat harness (sometimes available in cat section of pet store, sometimes in the section for small dogs) and a leash, and take him in the car with that.
I think my hamster is stressed after spending time with a cat, what should I do?
I went on vacation for about a month and had no other choice but to leave my hamster with a friend who has a cat. I asked her to keep my hamster in a separate room and not let the cat in. I just got my hamster back and she is not acting the same. She barely comes out of her den, she doesn't seem to be eating (she also seems skinnier), she's not her normal friendly, curious self and she's always on alert when she is out and about. I figured this was because she was in a different environment but I now found out that my friend's boyfriend would often leave the door to the room open and the cat would sit on top of the cage I guess trying to get at her. Is there anything I can do to help her destress? What should I do if she doesn't start eating again? Should I just give her time and hope she realizes she's safe again? One thing I know, I'll never have her in a house with a cat again.
Is my dog stressed out?
I have a feeling that my 7 year old Golden/Lab mix might be stressed out. My mom took her to the vet (for a reg. checkup) and the vet said that she might be stressed. I know a few common signs of stressed, but she doesn't seem to be showing it. Can you please tell me some more signs that I might be missing? and what would be some ways to relieve the stress? FYI: we go for walks most days, someone is home all day with her and she is fit and active. Another thought that I had, with in the past month we had to put our cat down (from old age and sickness) we didn't think the dog had a hard time adjusting to not having the cat around (she show no major signs) but would this be something caused to stress? What do you think would be a good way to fix this without getting another animal or "play mate"?
Is my cat stressed or does she hate me?
I have had a cat I adopted for 2 months. She is very sweet and loves to purr. On Memorial day I was walking in my apartment in the middle of the night and stepped on her paw. She tried to run and pulled a tendon in the foot. I took her to the cat ER at 3 AM and X Rays confirmed this. I then took her to my vet the next morning where I was referred to a surgeon. I took her there last thursday where they performed surgery on her back paw. I got her back Saturday and she is friendly but acting a little odd. She has a bandage wrapped on her paw so she can get around but she only wants to go out on my back screen porch and if she is inside she hides behind the TV. She also hides there all night. She will come to me for treats or when I come out in the morning she is very frisky but I am very worried that I have ruined the relationship with my new friend. Her stool is also very soft but not liquid. I spent about 3000 for the procedure and I feel bad about this but does she hate me
My cat has diarrhea, is he sick? or stressed?
You say you have made a vet appointment but dont really have the money to spend. Not to be mean here whatsoever, but, responsible ownership of any pet means taking your cat to the vet when it is sick and expecting that there will be expenses related to vet visits, shots, meds, etc. and allocating funds to be put aside for such incidences. I dont think the appropriate answer is get rid of him (it's not his fault) nor do I think putting him to sleep is deserving. You have had your cat five years, he's not even consider a "senior" cat yet. Please do not put an "indoor" cat who is declawed outside because he is fixed and declawed. He cant defend himself without his claws. Also, when you neuter a cat their testosterone level is lowered. There is a cat hierarchy that exists in groups of outdoor cats. If your cat is put outside and there are any other cats anywhere (most assuredly there are) that hasnt been neutered then that cat is consider the "leader of the pack" and then your cat could definitely be at risk of getting in to a fight. Please take him to the vet, explain the behavior problem, going outside of the litterbox and in inappropriate places and let the doctor examine him, and consider bloodwork to check his kidney/liver/bladder function and glucose levels which are all indicators to diagnose him with. Also, when you swittch a cats food you have to do it slowly over several days. You add a little of the new with the old and slowly take away more and more of the old food replacing it with the new. As my vet said also, just because you switch him to a new food doesnt mean he will like it. It could very well be behavioral too as you are expecting a new baby. Your vet can advise on this too. Please dont put him to sleep but instead if you dont choose the option of not keeping him find a good home where the owners will be able to devote their time, attention, and financial resources to caring for this cat. He doesnt deserve euthanization. I am not heartless here in my attitude. I am just a strong advocate of responsible ownership with pets. I understand the problems that arise with cats as I have two of my own and have been through numerous vet visits with them over their lifespan of the last 9.5 yrs. There has to be a solution to the problem if you will just work with your vet. Best Wishes.
I can't tell if my cat's sick or just stressed?
these sound like classic symptoms of stress, fur loss loseing weight, cats dont do stressfull situations and moves to well, give him plenty of attention so he knows u love him and all is well, u could get some feliway spray, this does help with stressfull situations, i have just had my son moved in a couple of months ago and his 2 cats, this was quite stressfull for them all mine and his cats, we were seeing aggresion and urinating, after spraying with feliway everyday on beds furniture stairs feeding areas poo tray area, we have noticed a marked improvement, no aggresion calmer cats when they meet, no weeing outside the poo tray, all the cats seem more chilled, which makes me more chilled, which also helps them. keep an eye on him over the next few days, it does take a little while for them to settle in a new home, try and be chilled yourself when your spending time with him try and get him into a routine, set a certain time of day or evening for cat and me time play with him cuddle him whatever he needs at that time, he might just need u to sit and watch tele with him for half an hour, if his symptoms get worse then take him to the vet, but i think he just needs mum to be mum again. good luck to both of u.x
Is my cat really sick or just stressed?
Cats generally don't like change very much, although they will adapt to new cats being brought into the home and kept as part of the family on a permanent basis. Cats are not solitary animals and form a heirarchy with other cats either in the home or around the neighborhood. Older cats are less tolerant of younger more boisterous cats and kittens as they are approaching a time in their life when they need to slow down. It does sound like your cat is getting distressed. If you are serious about becoming a foster carer, then invest in a cat run that can live outside in the garden and keep your fostered cats in there or in a confined area in the house, still making sure you have lots of human contact with them. This will also stop you getting too attached and upset when they are re-homed. Cats don't feel anger, but they can get stressed that can have an effect on their tummies, but loose motions can also indicate other serious illnesses in older cats, so best get her checked out by a vet.