Autumn can be exhausting for cats: if it is dark and the temperatures decrease, both free -range and apartment cats have to change. With these seven tips you will arm your cat for everyone who brings the cold wet season with it.
1. Fatigue and depression in autumn
You should prepare for your cat now calmer and sleep more. Because the so -called winter fatigue begins in some animals in autumn. Then it is completely normal if the cat rests up to 22 hours a day.
But be careful: if the cat sleeps much more often and much longer than usual, this can also be a sign of autumn depression. This is also noticeable by the following symptoms:
- The cat eats less and does not take on your favorite food or treat.
- If you address the cat, it hardly reacts.
- The cat withdraws and wants to be left alone.
- The otherwise playful cat doesn't care about the toy.
If you notice these symptoms in your cat, you should definitely see the vet. He can rule out other physical causes of this behavior and advise you in detail about how you can help your depressive cat.
2. Keep cats fit in autumn
Lazy cats can be kept fit with gadgets together. The cat doesn't have to move as much in autumn as in summer. But if it is just lying around, it is unhealthy: the muscles remove and it increases.
So that the cat moves, you should offer your attractive games that best address all the senses. Let them hunt after the cat deficiency, offer your cat mint cushion to bite in or jump in and explore. Interactive cat games such as the Nobleza cat playground are also very popular*. So your cat stays fit in autumn!