Tag: Feline idiopathic cystitis
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Behavioral Analysis of Cats Crying at Walls, Nighttime Scratching Obsession, Dementia, and Pain
1. A cat crying loudly while staring at a wall is a strong signal of aging-related Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). 2. Scratching the post excessively every night is a pain-avoidance behavior aimed at distracting from osteoarthritis pain or Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) stress. 3. To prepare for accidental ingestion caused by pica due to cognitive…
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Periuria in Cats: Causes of Litter Box Accidents, Litter Texture Stress, and Behavioral Screening
1. A cat’s inappropriate urination is not a simple rebellion but a pain avoidance behavior (periuria) caused by damage to the bladder’s GAG layer. 2. Tofu litter or large-particle sand stimulates the paw nerves and makes cats avoid the litter box, making tactile screening essential. 3. If a cat in a weakened urinary state ingests…
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Reasons for Cat Stalking and Excessive Purring: Behavioral Screening for Chronic Pain Signals
1. A cat following you around like a stalker while emitting an abnormally long and loud purr can be a distress signal to endure chronic arthritis or organ pain. 2. The frequency of a purr (25~150Hz) is a physiological analgesic mechanism intended to increase bone density and induce endorphins to self-heal wounds. 3. For a…