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What does it mean when a cat is extremely excited?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Carter
A cat's abnormal excitement does not mean anything. It may be caused by estrus, smelling a special smell, self-pleasure, hunting behavior, curiosity, energy consumption, ear mites, infectious hepatitis, hyperthyroidism, etc. If it is only caused by estrus, smelling a special smell and self-pleasure, then abnormal excitement is a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment. Secondly, if it is accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as ear canal itching, palpitation, abdominal distension and other symptoms, it is recommended that the owner wear a Cats should go to regular hospitals for treatment to avoid delaying treatment time and affecting disease control.

1. Estrus

If a cat is in estrus, it will cause excessive excitement, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. When the estrus period passes, the adverse reactions will return to normal.

2. Smell a special smell

If a cat smells a special smell, such as catnip, it will be overly excited, which is normal and generally does not require special treatment.

3. Self-pleasure

If the cat is in a self-pleasure mood and plays with its favorite toys, it will lead to over-excitement. When the cat is tired from playing, the mood will recover. normal.

4. Prey behavior

If the cat suddenly becomes excited, it is a kind of hunting behavior. For example, if it sees crawling cockroaches, spiders, bugs, etc., it will cause hunting, leading to Overexcited.

5. Curiosity

Cats are usually more interested in active objects. If the owner brings home curious things, the cat will be curious or in a good mood and become excited. Emotions, leading to running around and jumping around.

6. Consumption of energy.

Cats have relatively strong energy. If they are not constantly consumed, they will run around like crazy. This is a normal phenomenon and does not require treatment.

7. Ear mites

Usually caused by not paying attention to local cleaning and hygiene, it will cause dirt in the ears, accompanied by itching, scratching of local skin, resulting in excitement, and requires Follow your doctor's advice and use external anthelmintics designed to kill ear mites.

8. Infectious hepatitis

Usually caused by viral infection, it can cause liver function damage, affect the normal operation of liver function, cause liver enlargement, abdominal distension and other symptoms. When the abdomen appears When feeling uncomfortable, it will be relieved by running, thus causing excitement, you need to take antiviral drug treatment as directed by your doctor.

9. Hyperthyroidism

Mainly caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormone, which can lead to hypermetabolism and increased system excitability, causing symptoms such as weight loss, palpitation, and thick neck. , and can also lead to abnormal mental excitement, which requires taking anti-thyroid drugs under the guidance of a doctor.