Cats seem to be the epitome of calmness and equanimity, but in fact, quite often they experience stress. At the same time, one of the main sources of this stress is their owners, the Belnovosti portal writes.
So, experts note that the most common source of stress for an animal is loud conversations and other noise. Cats have very sensitive hearing, the noise is unbearable for them. Therefore, a showdown in raised tones, noisy feasts, the TV turned on at full volume – all this depletes the pet’s nervous system.
In addition, cats are nervous about the violation of their personal space. If the cat pulls away when you try to stroke it, you do not need to insist – it will not bring pleasure to it. However, if you do not pay attention to her at all, this will also cause her stress, and a long absence of the owner can even negatively affect the health of the cat.
Also, severe stress in pets is caused by various kinds of punishment, especially physical ones. So if you need to wean a cat from unwanted actions, it is better to use positive reinforcement for the correct behavior.
Finally, a minimalist interior is a source of stress for a cat. It is vital for a cat to have a reliable shelter – so if the apartment is furnished in a minimalist style, you definitely need to make or buy a house for your pet, or even several.
Source: Rosbalt
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