New Training Videos Help Cats with Inhaled Therapy; Stress Impacts Cat Behavior and Health
Key Takeaways
- Reward-based training videos released to help cats adjust to inhaled therapy for respiratory issues.
- Stress from various factors significantly impacts cat behavior, health, and well-being.
- International Cat Care advises that medical issues can cause abnormal behavior in cats.
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Reward-based training videos released for cats' inhaled therapy
On May 29, 2025, International Cat Care, Trudell Animal Health, and feline behavior experts released reward-based training videos. These videos aim to help cats become comfortable with inhaled therapy using the AeroKat* Chamber for respiratory conditions like feline asthma.
Stress significantly impacts cat behavior and health
Stress, stemming from interactions with people, the environment, and other cats, significantly contributes to common cat behavior problems and some diseases. Factors like confined indoor spaces, boredom, and limited access to hiding spots can heighten stress, while an individual cat's ability to cope depends on genetic and environmental influences; caring for a cat and respecting its species-specific and individual needs is crucial for preventing or reducing chronic stress, and providing a natural-like habitat with climbing objects is essential for their emotional and physical well-being.
Medical conditions can cause abnormal behavior in cats
On May 29, 2025, International Cat Care advised that medical conditions can lead to abnormal behavior in cats. They recommended contacting veterinary teams to rule out medical causes.