A cat’s demeanor always has a special meaning that is difficult to fathom. Coupled with its character that is not good at releasing, it will give us a cold and depressed feeling. Of course, this is a common phenomenon that is reflected on the surface. , Generally speaking, pet cats can eat and drink, and 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 used 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 has the habit of relying on humans in its early childhood, then When they grow up and live at home, they 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 cat looked very cute and cute, but it was in a low mood. No matter how much Ms. Pei teased it, it didn’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 the scope of activities, 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 decreases, the feeling of not being taken seriously, the status in the family is shaken, and the owner is often scolded, etc.

Symptoms of cat depression:

(1) Personality changes: such as loss of interest in fun, 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) Temperament change: NoneAttacking companions or family members, destroying furniture or objects, recurring suicide and self-mutilation behaviors, fear, fear, and body trembling.

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

Traditional Chinese medicine for cat depression:

Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions are very effective 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: 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 relieves 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." "The origin of diseases is blood, the heart is the master of blood, and is the son of the liver. If the heart fire is purged and the earth qi is harmonious, the stomach qi will be released; 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."