I have a cat who is very sensitive - he has attacked toilet paper when I was stressed at work, and had depression/weight gain after I broke up with a boyfriend.
His most recent anxiety expression is that he started pulling out clumps of his fur after a breakup. He got over it, and stopped, but has recently started up again. I am pretty sure it is because I have been busy lately and not home as much as usual. What can I do to reassure him/help him cope until this busy period of my life calms down enough for things to be "back to normal" for him?
2007-02-15 10:45:10 · 6 answers · asked by friendlypinktornado 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have seriously considered a pet psychologist for him, because it is not so much a health problem as what appears to be the cat equivalent of an emotional problem.
2007-02-15 10:59:45 · update #1
I'm sorry for your trouble. Perhaps being an indoor cat has contributed to this anxiety and self destructive behaviour.It may seem that your emotional state is affecting your cat, but then some cats are more sensitive than others. Living in a prison is tough for any species. You can make the time for one on one attention, even 15 minutes a day will help. Rotate toys to keep boredom at bay. Some cats are assuaged by catnip. They even make dvd's for cats.Go to medication as a last resort. Another kitten could be beneficial. I hope things improve soon.Have a productive year.
2007-02-16 07:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your kitty may have some emotional issues; hair-pulling can be one of them.
Some cats are just naturally high-strung. I recommend valium. My friend had a cat with similar habits to yours, and she started her on a very low dose of valium; afterwards, her cat was so much less stressed and led a wonderful, happy life to the ripe age of seventeen.
2007-02-15 12:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
verify for fleas Mine incredibly ripped on the fur on the backside of their tails, the place the fleas seem to congregate. Get a style of steel grooming combs the place the teeth are super close mutually. in case you sweep your cat and see fleas on the brush, or tiny black curly issues (flea poo), it is them.
2016-09-29 04:11:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him a friend
maybe introduce him to someone and after he has known them
get that person to take care of the cat
maybe get him a stuffed toy
2007-02-15 11:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by italien bum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shave him/her ? LOL.. Kidding, maybe a kitty psychologist?
2007-02-15 10:52:56 · answer #5 · answered by §ðmê†hïñg Wï¢kêÐ †hï§ Wå¥ Çðmê§ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask a vet.
2007-02-15 10:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋