Ever been called a scaredy cat? There’s a reason for that! It isn’t uncommon for cats to be fearful, but that doesn’t mean you want your pet tiptoeing around the house all the time. What makes a cat scared, and what can you do about it?

You have to remember that in the wild, a cat is both a predator and prey animal. That causes a cat to be on alert when a dog isn’t. Your pet is just more prone to being frightened.

Loud noises are troublesome for some felines. Strangers can be a problem too. Minimizing your cat’s exposure can help in these two cases.

Other animals can make your cat scared, so make sure he has a quiet, private place where he can rest on his own.

To make sure your cat doesn’t have anxiety or another problem, schedule an appointment with your pet clinic Mt. Pleasant SC.