Cats can become depressed, as you might suspect if yours has ever stopped playing or grooming, but it’s a different illness from human depression.
Dr. Bonnie Beaver of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Texas A&M University says depression – “a decreased response to the environment” – in cats is common in association with medical conditions, not strictly as a mental condition. Dr. Lorie Huston, a vet and writer, says, “Feline depression is probably more aptly termed feline stress and/or
anxiety.”
The most common cause is fever. Pain, and sometimes the loss of a human or animal companion, also can
Archive for February, 2010
The Joys of a Pet Lizard
by Michele February 4th, 2010 | Reptiles, Various Pets
To be honest, I never could have imagined writing an article with this title. I am not a fan of creatures that slither, have scales, and are cold-blooded. In a moment of total confession, I will share that at pet stores I won't go near the snake tanks. I even will use my husband or 13 year old son as a barrier between me and the tank. (Please note that my 13 year old son has 3 inches and several pounds on me, so he can handle the responsibility.)
Regardless to my fear and dislike, a few years ago I
Regardless to my fear and dislike, a few years ago I
Your Pet vs. Wild Animals
by Jane Wangersky February 2nd, 2010 | Cats, Dogs
If your cat has ever brought you a dead mouse or bird, you know about the unending war between pets and wild animals. It’s true that when a dog chases a squirrel, or a coyote eats a cat, they’re all just following their instincts. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing we humans can do about it. We can take steps to reduce the harm pets and wildlife do to each other.
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge has some advice for cat and dog owners.
First, what doesn’t work for cats:
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge has some advice for cat and dog owners.
First, what doesn’t work for cats:
- Simply feeding them enough. In one experiment, cats eating their
