Many cats are relatively shy and are very afraid and cautious of unfamiliar environments. Therefore, many kittens will have certain stress reactions when they first arrive in a new home. What are the stress reactions of cats after arriving in a new environment?

When a kitten has a stress reaction, it may have the following symptoms, including depression, loss of appetite, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, stiff limbs, vomiting, diarrhea, and abnormal excitement or calmness.

Generally, it takes a day to a week for a cat to recover from stress. During this period, the cage door and ceiling can be opened to allow them to come and go freely to familiarize themselves with the environment, so that the cats can adapt to the new environment faster and reduce stress reactions.

In addition to entering a new environment, the influence of stress factors such as strangers, vaccinations, and long-distance transportation may cause cats to have stress reactions.

If it is a familiar cat, after the cat has a stress reaction, you can gently comfort the cat, call the cat gently, or let the cat be alone to recover on its own.