Do cats get separation anxiety? Although separation anxiety in cats is discussed less than in dogs, cats can certainly suffer from separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in cats happens when the cat gets upset or distressed due to the absence of their owner or a familiar person.
In this post, we’ll cover:
– 6 Signs of Cat Separation Anxiety
– 4 Common Causes of Cat Separation Anxiety
– 4 Ways to Help Cat Separation Anxiety
– How to Understand and Communicate With Your Cat
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6 Signs of Cat Separation Anxiety
The six most common signs of separation anxiety in cats are:
1. Following their owner around or being “clingy” when their owner is home.
2. Excessive crying or meowing when the owner leaves or is getting ready to leave. If this is happening, read my post, Why Does My Cat Keep Meowing? (includes video).
3. Peeing outside the litter box (typically on the couch or the owner’s bed). If this is happening, read my post, How to Stop a Cat from Urinating on the Bed (includes video).
4. Destructive behavior like chewing or scratching furniture. If this is happening, read my post, How to Stop a Cat from Scratching Furniture (includes video).
5. Changes in appetite. This can mean eating less, or eating more.
6. Excessive grooming or licking. If this is happening, read my post, Excessive Grooming in Cats (includes video), and my post, Why Do Cats Lick People? (includes video).