How does cat stress response occur

The cat's stress response refers to the physiological or psychological non-specific reactions that occur in cats after being stimulated by external environments. For example, some cats may experience a loss of appetite after long-distance transportation or high temperatures, which is a type of cat stress response. Stress responses can cause certain harm to cats, so it is best to avoid stimulating them in daily care.

Firstly, stress can be understood as pressure or stimulation. When cats are stimulated by changes in the external environment, they will immediately produce a corresponding response and gradually adapt to the new environment. If they cannot adapt to this stimulation, they may experience physiological or psychological abnormalities, and even induce diseases, causing cats to refuse to eat and resulting in liver damage. If the event is too sudden and exceeds the cat's psychological endurance, it can even cause sudden death.

Secondly, common stress responses in cats include: abnormal changes in emotions and behavior, hiding in corners, becoming irritable, and attacking the owner and other new members of the household. Their nerves become sensitive, and they may wander around randomly with slight sounds or movements. In addition, some cats may experience a decline in mental status, loss of appetite, and even complete loss of appetite. This stress stimulation may last for three to ten days, and in severe cases, liver lipidosis and liver damage may occur. Meanwhile, some cats may also develop heart diseases, such as hypertension, shortness of breath, wheezing, pale or purplish tongue color. Cat owners should give cats more attention and comfort, and use catnip to alleviate cat stress.

Lastly, precautions to avoid cat stress: try to avoid sudden changes in environmental temperature, do not suddenly scare them when interacting, and give timely comfort when fireworks, car horns, and other sounds cause cats to be anxious. When changing cat food, environment, or giving vaccines, observe whether cats show signs of stress response.