Cats are animals that do not tolerate stress, but not only that. They need to follow a routine, in which every day they do more or less the same thing: wake up, play, eat and sleep again, until they open their eyes again at noon (or whenever). If they don't, they will feel very restless, worried, and of course, stressed.
When they do not receive the necessary care, it is easy for them to not feel well. For this reason I'm going to tell you what are the consequences of stress in cats, since this way you will better understand why it is so important for them to follow the same routine.
First of all, it is important to say that each cat is different and that, therefore, not all are affected equally by stress. But there are a series of inappropriate behaviors or problems that occur very frequently, and they are:
Urinate and / or defecate off the tray
It is one of the most common consequences. A stressed cat tends to relieve himself outside the sandbox to draw attention to his human family that he does not feel well, that there is something at home that needs to be changed "to now."
Even so, a visit to the vet does not hurt to rule out urine infections or stones.
Attack »for no reason»
A stressed cat is an animal that can also be extremely bored. If the days go by and his family does not play with him or pay attention to him, or if he feels harassed by people or other furry people, over time he can choose to act in two different ways: either by staying in a corner, or by inappropriate behavior as can be attacking.
To avoid it, you have to play 2-3 times a day until you get tired (more or less after 15-20 minutes) with aluminum foil balls, rods, stuffed animals ... You also have to make sure they feel safe and well.
Get sick "suddenly"
Feeling stressed continuously in the medium or long term can make you sick. The idiopathic cystitis It is the most common, so if you see that he urinates in places where he should not, if he also insistently licks the genital area, and / or if you see traces of blood in the urine, you have to take him to the vet as soon as possible.
To prevent cats from being stressed, they must be treated with respect, patience and affection. In addition, you have to ensure that they are in a quiet, safe and happy home, if not ... problems will arise.