My adopted cat cries when I leave. How to help his abandonment fear?

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my cat was very young and Too sick when i adopted him from the street and now thank goodness he is better but he developed a fear of abandon he start yelling when ever i am not around and always stay close to me .. What should i do to make him get over it? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 18 days old | 8 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Bibich is exhibiting signs of stress in his home environment. There are many things that you can do to help alleviate stress and help Bibich feel better. I would advise seeing your veterinarian to rule out any medical causes for his behaviour first, and also make sure his environmental needs are being met. Cats need at least one litterbox per cat plus one extra to help reduce stress associated with the litterbox. They should be placed in separate rooms, away from the food and water bowls, must be scooped at least daily (preferably multiple times a day)and washed out at least weekly with a mild soap, followed by thorough rinsing. Cats need a lot of space to explore, but keeping them indoors is much safer than letting them outside, due to the risk of injury from cars, wildlife, other animals, etc. The key is providing space (particularly vertical space for climbing, such as cat trees, ledges, and the like) inside the home. Visit http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=T&C=33&S=2 and https://indoorpet.osu.edu// for tips on stress reduction. Ask your veterinarian about neutering Bibich, as behavioural issues can occur in unneutered cats (spraying urine around the house, aggression, territorial marking). Also look into Feliway, a synthetic pheromone that is available in a diffuser and spray form that promotes calm feelings in cats http://www.feliway.com.

My adopted cat cries when I leave. How to help his abandonment fear?

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