Figuring out how to calm a cat may be at the top of your priority list if your normally relaxed feline friend is showing signs of stress and anxiety. While we often think of cats as being independent and self-contained, they’re actually very sensitive creatures who can easily feel stressed by disruptions to their daily routine.
Anxiety in cats is more common than you might think but the things that trigger stress and the different responses to those stressors will vary from cat to cat. “Some cats get very anxious over seemingly small things, like a new litter box, whereas for others it could take a full house move to trigger them,” explains expert vet Dr. Rebecca MacMillan.
