Feline infectious peritonitis and stress

Feline infectious peritonitis and stress do not have a direct relationship. Stress generally causes cats' immune systems to weaken. After the resistance decreases, exposure to feline coronavirus can easily lead to infectious peritonitis, which can be divided into wet and dry peritonitis. Infection with feline coronavirus usually causes cats to have indigestion and diarrhea, but the diarrhea is usually mild. When the feline coronavirus undergoes genetic mutation, it may cause infectious peritonitis in cats.

Symptoms of stress

Stress refers to the non-specific response of animals to external harmful stimuli, mainly characterized by increased adrenaline secretion, increased blood pressure, accelerated heart rate, and increased metabolism. Cats have stress reactions to unfamiliar environments or changes in their environment, which can be severe enough to make them jump around or become depressed, hiding in a corner alone. In most cases, stress can be relieved spontaneously, but in some cases, stress syndrome can occur, leading to liver and kidney failure.

Duration of stress

The duration of a cat's stress response mainly depends on the cat's personality and external environmental stimuli, and there may also be a certain relationship with estrus. The specific duration is not clear, but cats with a weak personality may experience stress for a longer period, usually lasting 3 to 7 days. If a cat remains in a state of stress, it may trigger the onset of diseases such as cystitis.

Treatment for stress

If a cat experiences stress, it is necessary to relieve the cat's tension. It is best to have a hormone spray at home to effectively alleviate stress and make the cat feel secure. The spray can be applied to corners and beds to create a safe environment. Additionally, it is important to note that cats should not be randomly exposed to new environments or diets, as this can easily cause stress reactions in sensitive cats.