Cats that suddenly become particularly clingy may be caused by hunger, fright, pregnancy, estrus, illness, etc. If the cat has no other physical discomfort, clinging to people is normal and generally does not require special treatment. Appropriate companionship with the cat can make the cat feel safe and help relieve symptoms. If a cat becomes overly clingy, it may be a sign of illness. It is recommended to take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the worsening of the condition.
1. Hungry
If a cat is hungry, it will be clingy and ask the owner to feed it. You can give the cat some foods with high nutritional value, such as canned cats, cat food, and chicken breasts. Meat, beef, etc., when cats are full, they generally will not become clingy.
2. Being frightened
When a cat is frightened, it will cause physical discomfort and lack of security, so it is more clingy. This can bring a sense of security to the cat and relieve the fear after being frightened. Psychological damage is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require medication.
2. Pregnancy
When a female cat is pregnant, she may show more dependence and closeness behavior, and also seek attention and security from the owner. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take out more Spending time with the female cat can effectively increase the female cat’s sense of security.
4. In estrus
If a cat is in estrus, it will prefer to cling to people, and the estrus will last for a week. At this time, the cat needs some help to be clingy. Relieve the pain caused to the body during estrus.
5. Sickness
If a cat is sick, it will lead to a decrease in body immunity, causing general discomfort, and will also like to stick to people to seek comfort and improve the disease. If the condition continues to worsen due to emotional instability, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital for treatment in a timely manner, otherwise it will easily aggravate the disease and affect physical recovery.
To sum up, when a cat suddenly becomes very clingy, the owner should consider various reasons and take corresponding measures according to the specific situation to facilitate the growth and development of the cat.