{"id":639662,"date":"2024-08-23T23:30:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-24T03:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/?p=639662"},"modified":"2024-08-26T13:00:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T17:00:43","slug":"can-cats-have-ptsd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/ask-the-vet\/can-cats-have-ptsd\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Cats Have PTSD? Our Vet Explains Trauma Facts & How to Help"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You adopted your kitty from the shelter and can’t help but wonder at some of her behaviors. Certain noises trigger her flight from the room. Certain objects cause her to hiss. Could your cat have PTSD?<\/p>\n

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Can Cats Have PTSD?<\/h2>\n

While we don’t commonly refer to cats as having PTSD, the truth is they certainly can have behaviors that are triggered by sights, sounds, smells, and actions. Stressful triggers could range from a storm outside to being taken to a family member’s house for pet sitting while you’re out of town.<\/p>\n

Cats that have gone through traumatic events may show fear-related behaviors or even aggressive behaviors in response to certain stimuli.<\/p>\n

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What Are the Signs of PTSD in Cats?<\/h2>\n

Signs of stress or PTSD can be challenging to identify in some pets, while other cases are pretty clear-cut. It can take time to become attuned to the behaviors of our furry family members.<\/p>\n

Here are some signs you should be keeping an eye out for:<\/div>
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