There are many reasons why cats can feel sad or depressed. A change in the daily routine of the household, when a favorite human leaves for school, or the loss of a kitty friend may give rise to feelings of sadness. Some cats even develop deep depression as a result of a divorce, separation, or even the death of their favorite person.

Here are other reasons why your cat may be depressed:

• Illness— Cats suffering from certain health issues can suffer from depression. One common example is depression associated with hypothyroidism. Fortunately, affected cats will be back to their normal selves once the thyroxine level is corrected.
• Fatty Liver Disease or Hepatic Lipidosis
• Cancer
• Feline Leukemia Virus (FLV)
• Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Signs of cat sadness that you should be quick to notice and report to your http://camdenpethospital.com/ include:

• Low-pitched mournful vocalization
• Body language – crouching low, ears are held to the side or downward, droopy whiskers; cats may tend to react with aggression or with fear
• Lose interest in activities and may become reclusive
• May sleep a great deal than normal
• Stop grooming