10 Signs That Shows Your Cat Is Depressed

10 Signs That Shows Your Cat Is Depressed

Like us, cats can have a depression. But unlike us, depression in cats is most often fatal to animals. Indeed, the feline's discomfort is so severe to the point where it can neglect itself and stop feeding. Life no longer makes sense to him. But before it comes to that, learn to recognize the early signs so you can react as quickly as possible.

1. It shows uncleanliness

If your cat suddenly starts urinating and defecating outside the litter box, something is wrong. After ruling out any problems with the health and positioning of the litter, a blow of depression is the most likely cause of this sudden change in behavior

2. It lacks energy

Overnight, your ordinary playful and happy cat suddenly stops thinking about anything but staying in bed all day? It lacks enthusiasm and seems very tired? It's a sign that he's not feeling well.

3. He no longer eats or eats too much

A cat that suddenly loses its appetite or, contrarily, shows bulimia is the victim of a profound malaise. Similarly, a cat that starts eating everything and anything, edible or not, is a stressed cat.

4.  It becomes aggressive

When the cat is depressed, he may no longer tolerate interactions or even become aggressive towards humans

5. It grooms too much or not enough

If your cat starts to groom excessively or no longer grooms at all, it is a sign of complete depression. He can even sometimes pull out his hair by licking himself

6. It stinks

A depressed cat usually stinks, whether he grooms regularly or not. This desire to let bad smells settle is in fact a form of suicide for the cat since, in nature, predators could then immediately spot it.

7. It no longer sleeps

When the cat enters the last phase of depression, he becomes insomniac

8. It has digestive disorders

Although this symptom may also be a symptom of other diseases, digestive disorders are one of the characteristic signs of depression. The cat has nausea and diarrhea simply because this state of permanent sadness stresses him.

9. It isolates itself

If your cat is depressed, it will tend to isolate itself, no longer wanting to see anyone. It will no longer welcome you when you return home and your presence will be completely indifferent to him. This state of prostration is not to be ignored.

10. It mews at night

Your cat used to let you sleep at night, but recently it has been meowing loudly in the middle of the night for no apparent reason. It is a way for him to express his anguish.