Stress-Related Appetite Loss in Cats

Are you a new cat owner? You might not be aware that cats are quite extra-sensitive to any abrupt changes to their daily routines or even the immediate environment it lives or comes in contact with. Changes such as moving to a new home, traveling (whether short or long-haul travels), meeting a new member of the household (a new pet or cat, or even a new baby or human) can stress out cats and thereby cause changes in cats themselves such as appetite loss. Cats can lose their appetite once they are exposed to certain stressors. Aside from losing their appetite or going off-food, cats may also exhibit other changes or reactions such as becoming elusive, destroying certain things, showing some aggressive behavior, or even doing some improper elimination. Moreover, an indoor-outdoor cat might decide to do more outdoor time than usual and do so until the stressors at home are present.

A sudden change in your pet’s appetite or eating habits should warrant an appointment with your animal hospital Marietta, GA immediately. Learn more here.

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