Anxiety

Increased anxiety and restlessness in affected pets

— anxiety can escalate to aggression when fight-or-flight is triggered

Stress triggers and worsens FIC episodes

— stress triggers herpesvirus recurrence

— social anxiety drives marking behavior

— underlying anxiety drives defensive and redirected types

— underlying cause

— specific anxiety triggered by loud sounds

— stress and anxiety are the behavioral triggers

— marking often stems from social anxiety and insecurity

— underlying pain contributes to anxiety behaviors

— cooperative care reduces procedural anxiety

— primary behavioral treatment for anxiety

— flooding worsens anxiety rather than treating it

— minimizes anxiety during veterinary visits

— adjunct treatment to reduce anxiety

— builds confidence and reduces anxiety

— primary indication for behavioral medications

— primary use as an anti-anxiety pre-visit medication

— body language is the primary way to identify anxiety in cats

— carrier and travel anxiety is extremely common in cats

— improper introductions cause lasting anxiety and conflict

— enrichment reduces anxiety by providing outlets and security

— frameworks address freedom from fear and distress

— early socialization prevents many anxiety disorders