{"id":108576,"date":"2022-04-23T05:25:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:25:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:25:23","slug":"how-do-autistic-cats-act-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/","title":{"rendered":"How do autistic cats act?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#How_do_autistic_cats_act\" title=\"How do autistic cats act?\">How do autistic cats act?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_kitten_is_special_needs\" title=\"How do I know if my kitten is special needs?\">How do I know if my kitten is special needs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_has_special_needs\" title=\"How do you know if your cat has special needs?\">How do you know if your cat has special needs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#Can_cats_have_something_like_autism\" title=\"Can cats have something like autism?\">Can cats have something like autism?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_cat_is_special_needs\" title=\"How can you tell if a cat is special needs?\">How can you tell if a cat is special needs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#Can_kittens_be_autistic\" title=\"Can kittens be autistic?\">Can kittens be autistic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#Can_cats_have_disabilities\" title=\"Can cats have disabilities?\">Can cats have disabilities?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_is_mentally_disabled\" title=\"How can I tell if my cat is mentally disabled?\">How can I tell if my cat is mentally disabled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#What_are_the_signs_of_an_autistic_cat\" title=\"What are the signs of an autistic cat?\">What are the signs of an autistic cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#What_disabilities_can_cats_have\" title=\"What disabilities can cats have?\">What disabilities can cats have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-autistic-cats-act-3\/#Is_it_possible_for_cats_to_be_autistic\" title=\"Is it possible for cats to be autistic?\">Is it possible for cats to be autistic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_autistic_cats_act\"><\/span>How do autistic cats act?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Repetitive Behavior <b>Obsessive overgrooming, pacing, meowing constantly, or sucking on fabric are all commonly seen repetitive behaviors in cats. In cats, these types of behaviors aren&#8217;t caused by autism but are usually signs of anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_kitten_is_special_needs\"><\/span>How do I know if my kitten is special needs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cat exhibits some behavioral and physical abnormalities, then she may be what is typically called a x26quot;special needs cat.x26quot; Special needs cats often display many traits that might resemble, to the casual observer, those associated with Down syndrome, even though cats cannot actually develop the condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_has_special_needs\"><\/span>How do you know if your cat has special needs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cat exhibits some behavioral and physical abnormalities, then she may be what is typically called a x26quot;special needs cat.x26quot; Special needs cats often display many traits that might resemble, to the casual observer, those associated with Down syndrome, even though cats cannot actually develop the condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_have_something_like_autism\"><\/span>Can cats have something like autism?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feline behavioral quirks may mimic the symptoms of autism in humans, but <b>there is no evidence that cats can have autism. u200bWhile cats can have some behavioral quirks that mimic some signs of autism in humans, there is no evidence that cats have autism.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_cat_is_special_needs\"><\/span>How can you tell if a cat is special needs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8230;<b>Signs of a Special Needs Cat<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor memory or lack of basic cognition.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of muscle coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Failing to respond to basic stimuli.<\/li>\n<li>Staring into space.<\/li>\n<li>Growing increasingly distressed when left alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kittens_be_autistic\"><\/span>Can kittens be autistic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Autism spectrum disorder is a mental condition, and while cats can suffer from mental conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, <b>there is currently no evidence that suggests that cats can be on the autism spectrum. Instead, most of the seemingly autistic behaviors that felines exhibit are just cats being cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_have_disabilities\"><\/span>Can cats have disabilities?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some cats are born with a disability, whereas others result from accidents, disease or the degenerative effects of old age. Cats are generally very good at adapting their lifestyle to cope with a disability, allowing them to still enjoy a good quality of life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_is_mentally_disabled\"><\/span>How can I tell if my cat is mentally disabled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of anxiety in cats can include:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of energy and interest in playing.<\/li>\n<li>Pacing or restlessness.<\/li>\n<li>Going outside the litterbox.<\/li>\n<li>Overgrooming, which can lead to bald patches and painful skin issues.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in behaviors, such as irritability or clinginess especially if your cat is typically independent.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_an_autistic_cat\"><\/span>What are the signs of an autistic cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some cats get overstimulated u2014 a hallmark of an autistic diagnosis. Some overstimulation signs to look for are <b>dilated pupils, flat ears, and biting motions. Overstimulation can also be the usual reason behind aggressive cat hissing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_disabilities_can_cats_have\"><\/span>What disabilities can cats have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some of the more common and important inherited disorders of cats include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>u03b1-Mannosidosis.<\/li>\n<li>Blood group incompatibility or neonatal isoerythrolysis.<\/li>\n<li>Burmese Head Defect.<\/li>\n<li>Deafness.<\/li>\n<li>Devon Rex Myopathy.<\/li>\n<li>Gangliosidosis.<\/li>\n<li>Glycogen storage disease type IV.<\/li>\n<li>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_for_cats_to_be_autistic\"><\/span>Is it possible for cats to be autistic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feline behavioral quirks may mimic the symptoms of autism in humans, but <b>there is no evidence that cats can have autism. u200bWhile cats can have some behavioral quirks that mimic some signs of autism in humans, there is no evidence that cats have autism.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do autistic cats act?How do I know if my kitten is special needs?How do you know if your cat has special needs?Can cats have something like autism?How can you tell if a cat is special needs?Can kittens be autistic?Can cats have disabilities?How can I tell if my cat is mentally disabled?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108576"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108576"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108576\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}