Although cats usually laze around at home and act like the whole world has nothing to do with me, in fact they are very panicked inside. Cats are timid animals and will be frightened at the slightest disturbance!

When a cat is stimulated by various factors, it may have a stress reaction, causing the cat's mood to change drastically, or even losing control of its behavior.

In order to protect themselves, cats that are frightened and have a stress reaction will activate their attack function, and at the same time their resistance will drop sharply, which may lead to increased blood pressure, blood adhesion, and promote the formation of thrombosis. Some cats will experience increased heart rate and myocardial ischemia. Severe stress reactions can cause some cats to resist eating, causing damage to liver function. What’s even more frightening is that some strong or sustained stress reactions can directly lead to the death of cats!

Next, let’s take a look at some common situations that can easily cause stress reactions in cats. Poop scrapers should pay more attention to them in daily life.

1. A sudden change of environment causes the cat to be frightened

Cats are very sensitive animals. Changing new environments such as moving, foster care, etc. can easily cause cats to have stress reactions. Don’t rush your cats to adapt to the new environment. Give them a transition period. Don't always force the cat to hold or tease it, let them slowly adapt to the new environment. It is best to prepare some things that cats are familiar with and commonly used to make cats feel more secure and reduce their nervousness.

2. I was frightened after going to the pet hospital

Like children, most cats are afraid of going to the hospital, especially dogs who go to the hospital to see a doctor, which is more likely to make cats nervous and scared. Therefore, when taking cats to the hospital, you should pay attention to calming their emotions, and more importantly, choose a reliable and professional pet hospital.

3. Cats are frightened by guests at home

Cats can easily be frightened by guests' visits. Generally speaking, cats are resistant to being caressed by strangers, so if guests forcefully pet the cat, it will cause a stress reaction in the cat. In this case, it is recommended that scavengers put the cat in a separate room and put its litter box, food bowl and water bowl there.

What should a cat do when it is frightened?

1. The cat hides after being frightened

Do not force the cat to take it out of the place where it is hiding. Let the cat stay quietly without disturbing it, and place its cat food and water basin close to it to facilitate its eating.

2. The cat is frightened and vomits

Prepare clean drinking water and a comfortable cat nest for the cat, and let the cat adjust on its own. But adjusting by yourself does not mean letting go. Cats should pay close attention to the cat's eating and excretion. If it is more serious, they should consult a doctor.

3. Cats refuse to eat after being frightened

A frightened cat will lose its appetite, and in more serious cases, it may even go on a hunger strike. If the cat at home is unwilling to eat, then the cat owner should take action to supplement the cat's nutrition, such as feeding it. If the hunger strike is serious, you can consider taking it to the hospital for infusion to prevent other diseases. Source of article: Cat Lai official account

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