Decreasing Stress In Our Feline Friends
I chat with Jennifer Styrsky, DVM who is an expert on stress in cats. We talk about the causes of stress in cats some of the surprising consequences of stress for cats. She shares with us what a cat parent can do to help cats have stress outlets and also to recognize signs of stress early before they have permanent effects.
What kind of home contributes to stress? Is yours one of the stressful kind? Would you know? How does short term stress affect cats versus long term stress? Find out how to recognize subtle signs of stress and what to do. Find out ways to help and when to call the vet and what you can do at home even before you take your cat in. You might not know what to look for, so check out this episode!
BIO:
Marketing Manager, Behavior and Pain & Mobility, Ceva Animal Health
Jennifer Styrsky (pronounced stir-ski), DVM, MRCVS, practiced for many years prior to moving to the veterinary pharmaceutical industry. She graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine with Honors in 2000. She practiced in the Chicago suburbs for eight years, first as an associate and later becoming a Medical Director. While in practice she had a special interest in feline medicine and surgery. In 2008, she left practice join Royal Canin and then joined Ceva Animal Health in 2011. She is currently the Marketing Manager for FELIWAY® and ADAPTIL®, feline and canine calming pheromone products.
