Depression can take its toll on all of us, cats included. To overcome the trance, animals need support and a lot of love from their humans. We give you some guidelines to help you regain your old joy.
Gestures to end cat depression:
– Spend as much time as you can near him and caress him with great tenderness.
– If he is going to be alone for a while, buy him specific interactive toys of cats so that he is entertained and does not have time to miss you so much. The tunnels that have one or more balls inside and the cat moves them from one side to the other are very fun.
– Play with him daily . It is basic, whether the cat is happy or downcast. Set aside a few minutes each day for the game. If you entertain him with hunting toys like the straws from which a small stuffed mouse hangs, let him hunt his “prey” every now and then so he doesn’t get frustrated and feel like he’s being useful.
– Talk to him in a loving way . Animals perfectly capture the tone of your voice: they know when you speak angry and when you speak affectionately. Do not scold him even if you don’t like some behavior he has.
– Make him feel useful . If, for example, your cat is one of those who hunts and brings you its victims (cockroaches, lizards, mice, birds …) at the foot of the bed, do not scold him and, even if it costs you your life, congratulate him. We all like to be told how well we do, right?
– Treat him with a little catnip, catnip gives felines great satisfaction.
If with these simple guidelines you observe that the cat does not improve, take him to the vet to examine his case. Do not delay because as time goes by and the cat continues to have a hard time, the more difficult it will be to end the problem.
In severe cases of depression, the expert may consider the administration of medication appropriate. Do not even think about medicating the cat with what a depressed person can take, it could lead to serious health problems.
