

Cats can be exposed to many situations that cause stress. Stress is a normal bodily reaction, but if these situations last too long or are too intense, they can lead to discomfort and discomfort and even behavioral disorders. Stress in cats is often social and territorial. For example, the classic territorial conflict in the household arises due to the addition of another animal or a change in the familiar environment. A situation perceived as coercion or fear can also trigger stress. (e.g. transportation to the animal rzt, travel, fireworks, thunderstorms). Stress and discomfort in cats can be expressed by the following behaviors: Urine marking on furniture and objects, scratching and biting, meowing, loss of appetite, irritability.