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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
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Stress should not be a death sentence for shelter animals. Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on December 22, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 22, 2022

The words of the title come from Nathan Winograd, America’s leading expert on animal shelters and one of the country’s leading animal advocates. He is referring to new legislation for New York State that came into force recently having been … continue reading…

Posted in mental suffering of animals | Tagged animal shelters, cat mental health, cat mental suffering, cat stress, dog mental suffering, dog stress, euthanasia, euthanasia of dogs, mental suffering, Nathan Winograd, new york state, shelter animals, stress | Leave a reply
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Why do domestic cats self-harm sometimes?

PoC avatarPosted on June 13, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 13, 2022

Self-harm in cats is often a displacement activity. This is a complicated topic because even the experts don’t really have a handle on it and it often concerns mental health. In the same way that self-harming in people concerns mental … continue reading…

Posted in self-harming | Tagged cat boredom, cat mental health, cat mental illness, cat pain, cat stimulation, distress, enriched environment, human to cat relationship, OCD, self-harming, self-mutilation | Leave a reply
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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
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Hair Loss in Cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 16, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 19, 2022

Photo by General Wesc Hair loss in cats is often a frightening sight for pet owners who might immediately rush their companion to their veterinarian for a diagnosis. When it comes to the domestic cat, there are many conditions and … continue reading…

Posted in hair loss | Tagged cat allergy, cat coats, cat hair loss, cat health problems, cat health symptoms, cat mental health, cat stress, feline hair loss, hair loss, Hair Loss in Cats | 333 Replies
Asperger's child

All domestic cats suffer from Asperger’s syndrome? Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2021

The idea that all domestic cats suffer from Asperger’s syndrome is based on their character. The domestic cat character is like that of a child diagnosed with Asperger’s which is an umbrella diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. So, what is … continue reading…

Posted in cat personality | Tagged Aspergers, cat mental health, cat personality types, human mental health, human personality | Leave a 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
What can I do to stop my cat biting his tail?

How can I stop my cat from biting his tail?

PoC avatarPosted on July 30, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 16, 2021

This is a very tricky problem. Firstly, you have to assess whether your cat is genuinely biting his tail. He may be playing with his tail and cats do this innocently without causing harm. Nothing to concern you if it … continue reading…

Posted in anxiety | Tagged cat environment, cat mental health, feline hyperesthesia syndrome, redirected aggression | Leave a reply
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Can a cat be traumatised by watching a stuffed cat being destroyed by dogs?

PoC avatarPosted on July 29, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 29, 2020

This is a nice philosophical question. In the video on Reddit.com a ginger cat plush toy is being fought over by two pet dogs. Watching in the wings is the family’s ginger tabby-and-white cat. The cat looks concerned while the … continue reading…

Posted in cat emotions | Tagged cat brain, cat emotions, cat emotions and brain function, cat feelings, cat mental health, emotions | 2 Replies
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
Pica in cats

Can cats get eating disorders?

PoC avatarPosted on November 7, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 7, 2018

I’m discussing domestic cats and whether they can get eating disorders, a definition of which is “…a range of psychological disorders characterised by abnormal or disturbed eating habits….’ What are we referring to? I have a feeling that some websites … continue reading…

Posted in eating | Tagged cat eating, cat mental health, Pica, pica in cats | 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
Is it safe for cats to smoke marijuana?

Is it safe for cats to smoke marijuana?

PoC avatarPosted on April 9, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 9, 2018

I’m surprised that people ask the question, “Is it safe for cats to smoke marijuana?” Patently it is unsafe. Come on, there are stories on the Internet and in the newspapers about people who smoke marijuana suffering mental health problems … continue reading…

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cannabis, cat mental health, cat welfare, cigarette smoke | Leave a reply
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The Woman Who Refused to Give up on an Angry Cat: Sarah’s Story

PoC avatarPosted on December 16, 2017 by Jo SingerDecember 16, 2017

Patience and plenty of TLC can turn around an aggressive cat. It has happened many times. Often it concerns feral cats. In this instance a rescue cat became aggressive because of an unfortunate incident. It took patience, wisdom and commitment to get things back on track.

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Posted in ambivalent, Human to cat relationship | Tagged aggressive cat, cat mental health, good cat caretaking, shelter cats | 21 Replies

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