Cat Tantrums: When They Need Behavioural Issues Assessment

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Cat Tantrums: When They Need Behavioural Issues Assessment

You have to look after the pets like you look after a baby because they become a part of your family. You have to constantly look at whether they are feeling okay or not, and you have to keep a check on their health. This means that you have to be conscious all the time because your pets also cannot speak like humans do.

When it comes to cats, we often hear that they throw too many tantrums and they show many behavioural issues, which is actually not true. If you have a cat that is showing any sort of behavioural issues, understand that it can be an underlying problem.

If you’re unaware of how to assess whether it is just a tantrum or they are actually going through something, we are here to help you. Below, we will talk about when you should take your cat’s tantrum seriously.

Changes in Elimination habits

Sometimes, you will notice that your cat is not behaving normally. As you will see numerous changes in your cat’s everyday routine. In all of them, the change in elimination habits is very common. They may eliminate outside their usual litter box, which is not a good sign. So, to find the reason behind this deviation, you should check these points:

If your pet is urinating on the soft, hard, or any vertical surface, the location may tell you the condition in which your cat is suffering. Like maybe your pet is going through stress, anxiety, or any other medical problem.
Secondly, the change in the frequency and volumes of urine and poop can also inform you about the health status of your cat. That may be because your pet is suffering from any urinary tract, bladder, or kidney disease. You can save the cards from any chronic issue if you diagnose them on time.

Unnecessary Aggression

If you notice any aggression in your pet’s behavior, then there must be something wrong with your cat. So that you should immediately take precautionary measures to save humans and other pets from any harm. The most common reasons behind a cat’s aggression are:

The biggest reason for a cat's aggression is pain. If they are in pain for any reason, they become wild and can throw tantrums. That's why, in such a scenario, you should examine them properly and cure their pain.
The cats become aggressive after sensing any sort of danger. That’s why, in their defense, they bite and scratch their owner and caretakers.

Altered Activity Levels

Cats are usually very active creatures, which is why their overall well-being can be easily estimated by examining their activity level. Because a slight change in their health can disturb their activity. There are two conditions of the altered activity levels of a cat, which are:

If your cat has decreased its engagement, then maybe your cat is fighting with any sort of underlying disease. Like depression, or any other pain. This makes them inactive, and they become lethargic and try to hide. For this, you should bring them to a pet center for keen observation and diagnosis.
Aging is also a reason behind the isolation and minimized social interaction and physical activity.

There may be increased or hyper-engagement of your cat, then the normal activity level. This is due to hyperthyroidism and cognitive dysfunction, in which cats suffer from restlessness and disturbed sleep cycles, and in response, they become hyperactive, especially during nighttime.

Change In Appetite

Due to the change in the mental, psychological, and physical health of the cat, you see changes in your cat’s eating habits. Any variation in the appetite of the cat is very alarming. So that they can immediately get them examined by a veterinarian.

If the cat is eating more than normal, then maybe she has diabetes, malabsorption, or an internal parasite. Or if your pet has decreased appetite, then it may be due to stress, pain, or any other underlying disease. That's why you shouldn't ignore these signs and take them for treatment.

Bottom Line

Whenever you are planning on getting a pet, know that none of their behaviours are just out of tantrums, because there is always an underlying problem. You have to make sure that they are assessed thoroughly, so you are sure that they are not suffering from any problem. It is essential to understand the root cause and so you can identify the problem and then get it treated.

That being said, if you want to get your cats assessed because they have any behavioural issues, then you must get in touch with us at TelaVets.

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