10 Behavior Changes to Watch Out for in Cats

Significant changes in appetite, whether an increase or decrease, can indicate a variety of health problems. Keep an eye out for changes in eating preferences.

1. Changes in Eating Habits

Changes in litter box habits, like as straining to urinate, frequent urination, or avoiding the litter box entirely, may signal urinary tract disorders or other health problems.

2. Litter Box Issues

Excessive grooming may suggest stress or skin problems, whereas a lack of grooming may signal pain or illness.

3. Excessive Grooming or Lack of Grooming

If your cat's regular sleeping patterns vary considerably, this could indicate discomfort, suffering, or stress.

4. Altered Sleeping Patterns

Meowing, yowling, or other vocalizations that are excessive may signal pain, discomfort, or a demand for attention. This is especially true if the vocalization is novel to the individual.

5. Increased Vocalization

Pain, illness, or behavioral difficulties can all cause unexplained hostility or lethargy. Sudden behavioral changes should be investigated.

6. Aggression or Lethargy

If your cat begins to hide more frequently than normal or avoids interaction, it could be a sign of stress, anxiety, or disease.

7. Hiding or Avoidance

Changes in social behavior, such as increased aggression or withdrawal, may indicate stress, disease, or discomfort in cats.

8. Changes in Social Behavior

While scratching is a natural action in cats, unexpected changes in scratching habits or excessive scratching may indicate skin problems, stress, or a need for a suitable scratching post.

9. Scratching Furniture or Excessive Scratching

A reduction in play interest or abrupt changes in play behavior could indicate pain or discomfort. It is critical to keep track of their level of activity and engagement.

10. Changes in Play Behavior

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