Depression is very common in our lives. Let me give you some popular knowledge about pet raising. Will cats suffer from depression? Let’s analyze it today~

1. Can cats suffer from depression?

Yes. In fact, cats are just like people. If due to some pressure, owner's negligence, etc., this will affect their mental health. When cats' psychology is affected by such bad effects for a long time, they will become more depressed and eventually suffer from depression. ​​​​​​

2. What are the symptoms of depression in cats?

　1. Abnormal hair loss

Although most cats will shed hair, if cats suffer from depression, they will have abnormal hair loss, and they may also have the same skin, with patches of hair falling out here and there.

2. Always stay by yourself

When cats suffer from depression, they will be more willing to hide in corners, like to be by themselves, and do not like to come into contact with other small animals or people, even their own owners.

3. Not interested in anything

Cats suffering from depression seem to have no interest in anything, including the interactive games they usually like, the food and snacks they like to eat, etc.

3. What should I do if my cat suffers from depression?

1. Spend more time with cats

For cats with depression, it is very important for the owner to spend more time with the cat. You can often play games and interact with them to keep the cat in a happy mood and slowly come out of the shadows.

2. Send to hospital for treatment

Some cats’ depression is quite severe, and they even ignore their cat owners completely. Therefore, cat owners should take their cats to the pet hospital for examination and active treatment in a timely manner.

3. Provide adequate nutrition

Providing cats with adequate nutrition is also one of the ways to treat depression. Cats taking in enough nutrients can avoid starvation and contribute to their health. If the cat’s appetite decreases, the feces collector can buy cats with strong palatability. Food feeding