Recently, many friends have come to talk to me, and the topic is always inseparable from their kittens.
They feel that the kitten is lonely and looks lonely, and even consider having some other pets to find a companion for it and make up for its emotional gap.
But I heard that cats are solitary animals, and I am afraid that having pets again will cause conflicts, so I hesitate now.
So, do cats really feel lonely?
Many people think that cats are cold and unapproachable, and there is a saying on the Internet that "cats like to live alone", so some shovelers think that kittens do not need the company of friends.
However, in fact, after a long period of domestication and artificial breeding, the personality of cats has changed a lot.
Today's cats can adapt to living alone or in groups, and they don't necessarily have to be single-cat families.
When cats feel lonely, they have some telltale signs.
For example, licking your own hair like crazy. Although cats like to clean themselves, if they lick their fur excessively, it may be a problem with their mental health.
This is because cats are stressed when they feel lonely, and licking their fur is a way for them to relieve their suppressed emotions.
In addition, cats may often look out the window in a daze, even if there is nothing outside the window. They may be thinking about their meows, or they may be looking forward to the return of their masters.
Some cats will cause damage to attract the attention of their owners.
For example, overturning things on the table, scratching the sofa, etc.
Although cats are naturally troublesome and troublesome, if they do this when their owner is around, it may be because they feel lonely and want to get their owner's attention and want to play with them.
In addition, cats may also express their loneliness by meowing.
If your cat still barks frequently when it is healthy and not in heat, it is likely because it is feeling lonely.
They want to communicate with their owners through their calls, telling them that they are lonely and need company.
Cats may feel more lonely when the shoveler is not at home.
Many cats will stay at the door after their owners leave the house and wait for their owners to come back.
This is because they feel lonely and uneasy, and their greatest hope is that their owners will come back to be with them sooner.
Some cats may even have psychological problems such as separation anxiety due to being alone for long periods of time.
So, how to alleviate the loneliness of cats?
Getting another cat is a possible option, but it doesn't work for all cats.
If the family cat has a gentle and friendly personality, then getting another cat may be a good choice. They can keep each other company, play, and have fun together.
But it is important to note that when bringing new cats home, be sure to isolate them for rearing and gradually guide them to accept each other.
At the same time, it is best to choose a cat of the opposite sex, as there may be competition and hostility between cats of the same sex.
However, if the family cat is possessive and has a bad personality, then having another cat may cause more conflicts and conflicts.
In this case, the shoveler can alleviate the cat's loneliness in other ways.
For example, you can take time to play and interact with your cat and give it enough attention and caresses.
You can try to interact with your cat with toys such as cat teasing sticks and laser pointers to make it feel your company and love.
In addition, you can also prepare some toys for your cat to entertain itself, such as cat climbing frames, cat scratching boards, etc., so that it can also find fun when it is alone.
After feeling the love of the owner, the cat's loneliness will gradually decrease.
At the same time, we can also alleviate the loneliness of the cat by adjusting its living environment.
For example, set up some cat climbing frames or hammocks at home, so that cats can climb and jump freely; Set up a cozy cat kennel or hammock next to the window so that the cat can enjoy the scenery outside the window and enjoy the warm sunshine.
These measures not only increase the cat's space and fun, but also make it feel warm and secure at home.
In short, as responsible shovelers, we need to always pay attention to the emotional needs of cats and take appropriate measures to alleviate their loneliness.
Whether it's getting another cat or spending time with and caring for cats in other ways, we should all do our best to make them live a happy, healthy life. Because for these little beings, we are their world.