Cats are prone to any form of stress. Unfortunately, they are unable to escape from being exposed to stressors in their life. Unknowingly, some stress is good. It is necessary for survival. If there is a perceived threat, your cat’s acute stress response triggers the release of the ‘fight or flight’ hormones. The fear and anxiety brought about by the perceived threat coupled by the cat’s stress response primes the cat’s body to fight for his life or make a quick escape. The acute stress response is of short duration and once there is no more threat, the physiological systems of the cat eventually settles down back to normal.
Cats that are experiencing acute stress display body language that cat parents can easily recognize. Signs that you should be on the lookout for include ears that are laid back flat on their head, dilated pupils, crouching, and vocalization.
Sudden changes in your pet’s health and/or behavior should be brought to the attention of your veterinarian Anderson, IN.
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