14 links between stress in domestic cats and health implications

Hiding is one possible sign of stress in a domestic cat

Here are 14 links between stress in domestic cats and health implications: Stressful events for whatever reason including emotional upsets can activate hookworm larvae lying dormant in a cat’s tissues. This results in the appearance of eggs in their stool. Before deworming a kitten, it is advisable to remove from their environment stressful conditions …

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10 signs that a domestic cat is stressed

Hiding is one possible sign of stress in a domestic cat

Below, I list 10 signs of stress in a domestic cat. These may occur together or individually depending upon the source of the stress, the degree of the stress and the individual cat’s character. The last factor is important. Confident cats are certainly less likely to be stressed while conversely timid cats will find …

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Animal Suffering: What Does It Mean?

Meaning of the word suffering

You will find that many laws regarding animal welfare and animal abuse incorporate the word “suffering”. Animal abuse leads to animal suffering and therefore the word “suffering” has to be incorporated within these laws. The laws could be federal (nationwide) or at any other level including a city ordinance. It doesn’t matter, they are …

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