8️⃣ Forcing interaction
with strangers
Forcing a cat to be in the company of guests can cause it stress.
👉 Always provide a place where it can hide.
9️⃣ Depriving them of hiding spots
Cats need safe nooks and crannies to feel secure.
👉 Make small spaces, baskets, boxes, or shelves available to them.
🔟 Comparing them to other animals
Even unintentionally, we might treat one cat differently than another.
👉 Respect their individual needs.
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1️⃣ Do not intrude on its territory.
Encroaching on its favorite spots or feeding area can cause it stress. 👉 Its territory = its emotional security.
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2️⃣ Leaving it alone for too long
A cat may suffer.