My kitten is clingy, meows, and scratches. Is it separation anxiety?

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My kitten who is seven months old I think might have separation anxiety disorder. I read up about that symptoms and here's some. Excessive scratching, meowing and grooming and eating too fast and is very clingy and purrs a lot. This all started after we went on a three day camping trip and left her alone for three days. Could !my kitten have separation anxiety disorder? Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | 7 months and 7 days old | 6 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It's possible Spirit may feel a bit anxious when you're gone. Cats can become clingy and exhibit the behaviors listed when they are feeling anxious. A good first step is always to schedule a vet checkup and rule out any possibility of illness that may be causing these behaviors as well. That said, if Spirit checks out healthy, there are a few things you can do to help. When you leave the house, playing a soothing talk show on TV or on the radio can help, as well as placing pheromone diffusers/calming collars on spirit to help her relax. You can also get her more used to you leaving by only leaving for a few minutes, then coming back. Make sure to not make a big deal out of the event when leaving, so she doesn't anticipate it and start to become anxious. A good play session to get her tired out before you leave can also help reduce anxiety as she'll likely just want to sleep while you're away. If the issue continues, or worsens, talking with a veterinary behaviorist may help as they can create a more tailored plan and see what's going on in-person.

My kitten is clingy, meows, and scratches. Is it separation anxiety?

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