Mary Allen
Only a veterinarian can determine whether a cat is really suffering from depression. If he has ruled out physical causes for the exhaustion and passivity of the velvet paw, he will treat the mental disorder as soon as possible. Above all, patience and empathy are required from you as the owner.
Treating depression in cats can be done in different phases. First of all, you can try to make life palatable for your velvet paw again by keeping it busy, encouraging it, and giving her nice experiences. In more serious cases, veterinarians also treat depressed cats with antidepressants – but under no circumstances should you administer these medications to your darling yourself! Last but not least, a holistic treatment with natural remedies can also be carried out. Which therapy is used usually depends on the severity of the depression.
Spoil Your Depressed Cat
To treat depression in cats, you must give them one thing above all else: lots of love. Cuddles and massages are particularly good for sad kitties. You can also bring your velvet paw back to proper grooming if it has neglected it due to its low mood. Since many cats with depression suffer from a loss of appetite and hardly eat anymore, you also have to make sure that your cat doesn’t fall off the meat. Special treats and high-quality cat food can help you with this.
Also, try to slowly but surely reawaken your velvet paw’s instinct to play. Exciting toys, but also interesting, completely “different” smelling objects from outside (twigs, stones, pine cones) can ensure that your cat finds joy in playing again and comes out of itself more.
Treating Depression in Cats With Medication
In the case of severe depression or in the early stages of therapy, some veterinarians also treat cats with appropriate psychotropic drugs. However, never give your pet antidepressants on your own, as things can go wrong. If you get the medication wrong, you’re more likely to harm your cat than help.
Therapy With Natural Means
In the case of depression, homeopathy for cats can also be a chance of healing. For example, remedies such as Bach flowers are often administered for behavioral disorders such as anxiety, stress, or grief – you can also use them to treat depression. Since there are various essences with which you can carry out a Bach flower therapy, you should definitely consult a veterinarian or naturopath beforehand in order to choose the right remedy.