{"id":840,"date":"2020-05-21T15:09:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T15:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/?p=840"},"modified":"2021-08-18T12:14:16","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T19:14:16","slug":"separation-anxiety-in-cats-is-it-real","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/separation-anxiety-in-cats-is-it-real\/","title":{"rendered":"Separation Anxiety In Cats: Is It Real?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1076562896-1.jpg\" alt=\"Auburn, CA sitting on window sill.\" class=\"wp-image-841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1076562896-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1076562896-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll through any social media site and you\u2019re sure to run across one of many memes featuring cats irritated by the fact that their owners are suddenly home all day thanks to stay-at-home orders across the country. Everyone knows that cats are considered aloof and independent, but do they really view us as intruders in their homes?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it turns out, cats are bigger softies than they may seem. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/all-the-way-home-adopting-a-cat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats can bond deeply with their owners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and often miss them when they\u2019re away. As the economy opens back up and people return to work, separation anxiety in cats may become a real issue in many homes. Your team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital wants to make sure you are prepared to recognize this potential problem, and to help your kitty cope.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separation Anxiety in Cats<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separation anxiety in dogs has been well studied, and it\u2019s widely accepted that dogs can and do suffer when their owners are gone for extended periods of time. Although there isn\u2019t nearly as much research on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/happy-healthy-cat-month\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">separation anxiety in cats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article\/file?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0230999&amp;type=printable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> study recently published in the Brazilian journal PLOS ONE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that more than 1 in 10 cats displayed behaviors associated with the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telltale Signs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats are creatures of habit, and anything that disrupts that habit (such as a beloved owner who was home all day for months and is suddenly gone again), can throw them off. Separation anxiety in cats is usually associated with behavior problems such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinating and\/or defecating outside the litter box<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destructive scratching or chewing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive vocalization<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aggression towards humans or other animals in the home<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression\/lethargy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive grooming (to the point of hair loss)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spraying your bed or belongings<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping Kitty Cope<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself in the throes of cat separation anxiety, take heart. There are ways for devoted cat owners to alleviate their cat\u2019s distress, and restore harmony in the home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Set the stage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Make sure your cat has plenty of stimulating things to do and see while you\u2019re gone. Cat trees, cat shelves, food puzzles, interesting toys, and even a bird feeder placed outside an easily accessible window give bored cats an outlet. Some cats enjoy watching videos of squirrels, birds, and other small wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Keep it fun<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Rotate toys every other day or so to keep things interesting. Set out favorite toys only when you are about to leave the house.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Fill their cup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/the-cats-meow-cat-health-and-preventive-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats thrive on routine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so do your best to keep their feeding and playtimes the same each day. Fill your kitty\u2019s cup by giving them all the attention they want while you\u2019re home, including active playtime to help tire them out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Use pheromones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Pheromone diffusers mimic the soothing hormones produced by nursing mother cats, and can work wonders for anxious house cats. Simply plug it in the rooms your cat spends the most time in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as always, don\u2019t be afraid to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/#contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ask your trusted veterinarian for help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We have seen it all when it comes to cat anxiety, and can further assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scroll through any social media site and you\u2019re sure to run across one of many memes featuring cats irritated by the fact that their owners are suddenly home all day thanks to stay-at-home orders across the country. 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