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Why is my cat depressed? She only seems happy when she has kittens.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 6.5 lbs

Our 3 year old cat looks healthy but she's very depressed. She only looks happy when she has babies.

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Answered By Lotus Altholtz

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist

Published on January 9th, 2019

Feliway pheromone plug ins, sprays or collars, as well as VetriScience Composure liquid given daily may help with her depression. Both are available online without a prescription. Introducing new toys, catnip and even a new cat under close supervision (after making sure that the new cat doesn’t have intestinal parasites, fleas, FeLV/FIV or other transmissible diseases and won’t get get your cat pregnant) may help as well! Good luck!

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