Depressed cats

Management and health care of cats with anxiety and depression, a must-read for novice cat owners! There is always a mysterious and special meaning in a cat’s demeanor, and he is not good at releasing. The personality of cats will give us a cold and depressed feeling. Of course, this is a common phenomenon reflected on the surface. Generally speaking, cats can eat and drink, but occasionally they are not very interested, and there is no big problem. But if you have long-term listlessness without other symptoms, it may be anxiety and depression.

If the cat is not accustomed to contact with humans during the socialization process in its early childhood, when it is raised by humans when it grows up, it should be allowed to move freely in accordance with its nature; if the cat is dependent on humans in its early childhood habits, then when they grow up and live at home, they will need adequate care and attention from their pet owners. On the contrary, if animals are kept at home or do not receive enough care from their owners, they are likely to develop mental and psychological problems such as depression in the long run.

Ms. Pei’s friend flew her a British shorthair cat from Beijing. The little guy looks very cute and cute, but it is not in a high mood. No matter how much Ms. Pei teases it, it doesn’t like to eat. . "Is it because she is too lonely?" In order to cheer up the kitten, Ms. Pei adopted another cat. Unexpectedly, the kitten was not only unappreciative, but also went on a hunger strike to protest. More than ten days passed, and the cute kitten lost a lot of weight. Helpless Ms. Pei sent the dying kitten to the pet hospital. At that time, the doctor said that the kitten could not be saved.

After diagnosis, the kitten was originally suffering from depression. The depressed mood coupled with not eating or drinking led to fatty liver and kidney failure. After treatment, the kitten's physical condition is currently stable.

A new environment and human factors can easily make cats depressed, and this kitten has been transported for a long time. Symptoms such as anorexia are normal stress reactions and need to be overcome for a period of time. During this period, the owner should try to change the feed and environment, and provide more comfort and guidance instead of finding another cat. The cat's arrogant nature will make it feel that it has fallen out of favor and aggravate the condition.

What are the causes of anxiety and depression in cats:

(1) Environmental factors: such as moving, decoration, restrictions on activity range, etc.

(2) Life factors: such as food replacement, new members joining (animals or people), changes in daily routine, etc.

(3) Emotional factors: For example, the owner’s time with the owner is reduced, the feeling of not being valued, the status in the family is shaken, and being scolded often, etc.

Symptoms of cat depression:

(1) Personality changes: such as loss of interest in play, lack of pleasure, lack of confidence, slow response, Decreased ability to think and act, etc.

(2) Life changes: anorexia or overeating, sleep disorders, insomnia, significant weight loss, easy fatigue, poor mental status, etc.

(3) Changes in temperament: Attacking companions or family members for no reason, destroying furniture or objects, and repeatedly committing suicideHomicidal and self-mutilating behaviors, fear and body trembling, etc.

(4) Other behaviors: Common behavioral manifestations of cats are abnormal urination (such as spraying urine), Psychogenic Dermatitis, etc.

Traditional Chinese medicine can be used for cat depression:

Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions have a good effect in treating mild depression and hysteria. The famous traditional Chinese medicine mentioned in "The Synopsis of the Golden Chamber" - Licorice, Wheat and Jujube Decoction, has the main functions of nourishing the spleen and replenishing qi, stopping perspiration and irritability, nourishing blood and calming the nerves. It is used in the treatment of melancholy and nerve-deficiency syndrome in depression. Very effective. There are three ingredients in it: licorice is sweet and flat, which nourishes the spleen and qi and nourishes the heart qi; jujube is sweet and warm in nature, nourishes the heart and qi, and nourishes the organs to stop restlessness. In addition, according to the "Notes on the Synopsis of the Golden Chamber", wheat can neutralize the heat of the liver yin and nourish the heart fluid. It has the effect of eliminating troubles, relieving the sister-in-law and stopping perspiration, so it is regarded as the king; licorice purges the heart fire and harmonizes the stomach, so it is regarded as the minister. ; Jujube regulates the stomach and relieves the dryness of congestion, so it is used as a supplement. "Diseases originate from blood, and the heart is the master of blood and the son of the liver. If the heart fire is purged and the earth qi is harmonious, the stomach qi will flow down; the lungs will be moistened, the liver qi will be regulated, the dryness will stop and the disease will be cured. To nourish the spleen, fire is the root of the earth. Mother, if the heart is nourished, then fire can give birth to earth."

Cat treadmill can cure depression:

This is an American man Sean Farley who was inspired by the hamster wheel and made it. It can be used to help your family Cat exercise to lose weight.

Many tests have shown that if cats are always extremely bored, it will cause depression and other psychological problems, which will lead them to destroy furniture. Cat treadmills have been proven to not only improve cats' physical and mental health, but also help them relax and calm down.

This "cat treadmill" has a diameter of 1.2 meters and a wheel width of 25.4 centimeters. It is very simple to use. Just put the cat on the wheel, and the wheel will start to rotate as the cat walks. Moreover, One Fast Cat is made of special plastic and is not afraid of being scratched by cats' claws.

Currently, the One Fast Cat treadmill has been launched on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to raise funds. It has exceeded its goal and is waiting for mass production. The price is US$199 (approximately 1,233 yuan).