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Feline Mental Health

Can cats be bipolar?

PoC avatarPosted on January 21, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 28, 2023

Can domestic cats suffer from bipolar disorder? A lot of websites answer the question. They seem to be saying, anecdotally, that domestic cats can suffer from this condition. But I seriously doubt that they are correct. What is bipolar disorder? … continue reading…

Posted in mental health | Tagged bipolar disorder, cat health diagnosis, cat mental health, human mental health | Leave a reply
Cat bites tail vigorously

Why does my cat bite his tail (to the point of injury)?

PoC avatarPosted on May 11, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2022

Here’s the deal: you can’t answer the question in the title in an article on the Internet. The problem is too deep and too complicated to do that. The answer depends upon observing the cat and looking at the conditions … continue reading…

Posted in mental health | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior problems, cat boredom, cat displacement behavior, cat environment, cat mental health, cat mental illness, cat play, cat stress, FHS, self-mutilation | 1 Reply

How do you tell if your cat has mental problems?

PoC avatarPosted on February 27, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 27, 2021

It can difficult to tell if your cat has mental health problems. The subject of mental health in domestic cats is a very difficult one even for the experts, including veterinarians because we don’t know enough about it. And we … continue reading…

Posted in mental health | Tagged cat mental health, human mental health, veterinarians | Leave a reply
Autism in cats

Is it possible for cats to have autism?

PoC avatarPosted on January 18, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2020

I think you could extend the word ‘autistic’ to describe the behaviour of unsocialised cats. I explain why. A couple of years ago I wrote about pet vaccinations and the belief by some cat owners that they can cause autism … continue reading…

Posted in mental health | Tagged autism, cat behavior, cat mental health | Leave a reply
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Can domestic cats have schizophrenia?

PoC avatarPosted on June 3, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 3, 2019

As I understand it, no authoritative words have been written which tell us that animals can and do suffer from schizophrenia including of course domestic cats. It appears that schizophrenia is a uniquely human mental illness. That is not to … continue reading…

Posted in mental health | Tagged cat health problems, cat mental health | Leave a reply
Agoraphobia in cats

Agoraphobia in Cats

PoC avatarPosted on November 4, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 6, 2018

Can cats suffer from agoraphobia? It is a condition where the sufferer becomes anxious in places that are strange and where they don’t have control. It usually refers to a fear of wide open spaces. In the case of cats, … continue reading…

Posted in mental health | Tagged agoraphobia in cats, cat health problems, cat mental health | 21 Replies
Vaccinations cause pet autism

Anti-vaxxers say that vaccinations can cause pet autism

PoC avatarPosted on August 9, 2017 by Michael BroadAugust 9, 2017

Anti-vaxxers (people opposed to vaccinations) are suspicious about inoculations. They feel that they may cause autism in pets. This is an extension of the long-running debate about the possibility of vaccinations causing autism in children. Scientifically speaking that argument has … continue reading…

Posted in mental health | Tagged autism, cat mental health | 5 Replies
Lola and Ruchi Kumar

An example of a cat who suffered from PTSD

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2017 by Michael BroadAugust 16, 2021

Ruchi Kumar, a journalist, and her cat Lola live in a house in the centre of Kabul, Afghanistan, near embassies and the presidential palace. On 31 May 2017 a terrorist blew up a bomb, inside a lorry, in the centre … continue reading…

Posted in mental health | Tagged cat emotions, cat emotions and brain function, cat mental health, human emotions | 1 Reply

Laser Pointers Can Cause OCD in Cats. True or False?

PoC avatarPosted on January 26, 2015 by Michael BroadJanuary 26, 2015

There is no clear cut answer as to whether laser pointers can cause OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) in cats. The likely answer is that if a cat is stressed or predisposed to OCD, the condition may be triggered by playing … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, mental health | Tagged cat behavior, cat mental health, cat mental illness, cat products, cats and dogs, laser pointer | 5 Replies

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 24, 2014 by Michael BroadJune 24, 2014

Does your cat get the winter blues? I am not sure anyone knows but if you do please leave a comment. It is a topic worthy of a discussion even though it might be inconclusive because people suffer from the … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, mental health | Tagged cat depression, cat health problems, feline seasonal affective disorder, vitamin D | 11 Replies

I Disagree with Jackson Galaxy On Psychiatric Medication for Cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2014 by Michael BroadAugust 3, 2014

I disagree with Jackson Galaxy on psychiatric medication for cats. I’ll explain why. The disagreement may be because he’s an American and I am British. British people have different points of view on administering psychiatric medication to domestic cats. In … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, mental health | Tagged Bad Cat Behavior, cat behavior, cat health problems, cat mental health, jackson galaxy | 32 Replies

Obsessive Compulsive Cat Has Trouble Getting His Pills

PoC avatarPosted on January 13, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 13, 2014

Cat guardians whose kitties begin acting strangely often get frustrated and upset with their cat’s bizarre behavior. Being unable to communicate with them verbally makes it even more difficult to pin-point the problem. Many years ago, Sir Hubble Pinkerton, our … continue reading…

Posted in Articles of Jo Singer, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeds, cat emotions, Cat Health, cat personality, Human to cat relationship, mental health, Oriental Shorthair, Veterinarians | Tagged Jo Singer, Oriental Shorthair Cat, veterinarians | 48 Replies

Persian cat “Bonnie”: Rescued from a cat breeder

PoC avatarPosted on January 2, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 2, 2014

By Pat Kingsnorth – Ark on the Edge – animal sanctuary One June morning in 2000 I was rung by the RSPCA and the call enlightened me in the world of breeding. They had been alerted to a breeder and had found … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Rescue, anxiety, cat aggression, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Coats, Cat Fancy, Cat Health, Cat shelters, longhaired, mental health, Persian cat, white | Tagged ark on the edge, cat breeding, modern persian cat, persian cat breeders, persian cat breeding | 9 Replies

Feline Psychogenic Vomiting and Regurgitation

PoC avatarPosted on November 14, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 14, 2013

Humans will understand this condition. You are stressed and very frightened. You feel physically sick. That is were it nearly always ends. Although not having any clear outward signs of being stressed, a small percentage of cats who lack confidence … continue reading…

Posted in anxiety, Cat Behavior, Cat Health, Human to cat relationship, mental health, socialisation, vomiting | Tagged cat health problems, cat mental health, cat socialisation, cat vomiting | 5 Replies

Cat Food Marrakesh Style

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2013 by Michael BroadFebruary 4, 2019

This raw fish is food for a Moroccan cat. If this sweet looking white cat eats this raw fish all the time she’ll end up with brain damage and possibly some obscure disease. Raw fish should not be fed to … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Food, Cat Health, Infection, mental health, Stray Cats | Tagged cat food, cats fish, morocco, vitamin D | 9 Replies

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