Can stress cause cats to shed?

Can stress cause cats to shed?

4. Stress. Some cats shed more when they are nervous, scared or under some type of stress. Solution: Look for other signs of a stressed cat, like hiding, trembling or litter box problems.

How do you tell if a cat is stressed?

Signs of stressed cats can include:

becoming more withdrawn or hiding more than usual.

becoming less tolerant of people.

hesitating or becoming reluctant to use the litter tray, go through the cat flap or sit on your lap.

eating or drinking less.

overeating.

scratching the furniture.

excessive meowing.

hissing or growling.

Why is my cat shedding so much suddenly?

Cat Shedding Just as shedding hair is normal for people, so is it for cats. Felines usually lose more hair in spring, as the weather warms. But cats also shed because of medical issues such as stress, poor diet, allergies, medication, infection, and sunburn

Do cats shed when they are sad?

While cats certainly do have emotions, such as grieving or depression, they will never shed tears to show those feelings. If you are concerned about your pets emotions, look for other signs such as lethargy, withdrawal, or disinterest in food.