Can Cats Get Depressed? Story

Can Cats Get Depressed?

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The short answer to can gets depressed is yes.

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However, cat depression and anxiety can look quite different from the same syndromes in humans.

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Can Cats Get Depressed? 9 Things to Know

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Signs that your Cat May be Depressed

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Depression in cats, like humans, can often be triggered by a change in their lives.

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Best Ways to Help your cat if it is depressed

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The signs, causes and suggested treatments for anxiety in a cat are similar to that of a cat with depression.

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