Research on the causes and countermeasures of stress response in cats
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3、 Factors that trigger stress responses
1. Forced bathing
Cats are afraid of water, many of them don't like to take a shower, cough, diarrhea, emotional resistance, mental decline, and severe vomiting. If cats are too resistant, don't wash them.
2. There is a loud noise, thunder, firecrackers, heavy objects falling, and the cat immediately hides when startled, making it quiet. Don't disturb the cat, don't forcefully hold the cat
3. Change to a new environment and be exposed to it. Cats are in a state of tension and need to adapt. Frequent exposure can lead to mental distress and fear of hurting others due to nervousness.
4. Especially when a cat sees a dog, it will be scared, with severe stiffness and shaking of its limbs, unable to hide, and its body will be full of explosive fur, which is very scary and can also provide shade for the dog.
4、 The hazards of stress
1. Causes elevated blood sugar, elevated white blood cells, elevated blood pressure, and impaired immune function in the body. Symptoms such as anorexia, vomiting, and indigestion increase the risk of upper respiratory tract infections.
2. Lower urinary tract syndrome such as cystitis may occur.
Excessive licking can lead to baldness, and female cats may even experience infertility and miscarriage.
5、 Methods for handling stress
If you can catch it, you can put it in a cage and put water and food inside, then cover it with a cloth to create a dim and compact environment, and slowly recover on your own. If you really can't catch it, you can leave it alone in the room, set up the cat food, litter box, and water as mentioned above, and let it recover slowly on its own.
Pay close attention to the cat's condition, and if it keeps not urinating, you can take diuretics. If the stress is severe and the cat experiences symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to ensure that the situation does not worsen. After stress, do not actively approach the cat. Give the cat free space and time to explore and adapt to the environment.
6、 Preventive methods for stress
Regularly undergo physical examinations to ensure good health and reduce the occurrence of stress· Preventive measures: Maintain a stable living environment and minimize major environmental changes, such as moving or changing owners; Good nutrition supplementation: Cat owners should regularly pay attention to their cat's condition, supplement nutrition: super small and provide sufficient body nutrition to avoid stress.