Cats that are under stressful conditions tend to scratch more. There are many potential stressors in a cat’s immediate environment. Some of these are --
- Routine changes in the household
- The arrival of a new pet or person in the home
- Loss of another pet or person in the home
- Moving to a new home
- Parties
- Re-arranging of furniture or house renovations
So how can you tell if your kitty’s scratching is fueled by stress? Cats that are exposed to stressors tend to show a sudden increase in their scratching, especially on vertical scratching posts, walls, or furniture arms. If the stress is triggered by the presence of an unfamiliar cat or animals outside the house, you may see your kitty scratching the door and window frames.
Cats that are stressed out may also show distinct signs of anxiety such as excessive grooming, decreased appetite, hiding, inappropriate elimination, excessive meowing, or aggression toward other people and pets in the home.
Sudden changes in your pet’s behavior should require a visit to your vet clinic Frisco, TX sooner rather than later
