How to recognize if your cat is sad?

Did you notice your most apathetic cat? If he's lost his appetite, he doesn't want to play, sleep more than usual.. he may be sad.

If you notice that your cat has changes in behavior you have to be vigilant because it might hide a health problem behind. Other times it can be a sign of stress, for example, when there are changes in the routine such as a move, the arrival of a new pet, etc. Or it can also be a symptom that your cat is sad, for example, about the loss of a cat friend, the separation or loss of its owners... If your cat is a  newly-adopted  apathy is normal at first in that period of adaptation to his new home and comes from the situation of neglect or abuse he may have lived.

Below we will look at some symptoms that may indicate that your cat is sad.

•  Eat little or has less appetite 
•  Is idle and does not want to play 
•  Sleep more than before 
•  It shows very attached or, conversely, no longer wants caresses 
•  It is quieter or meow more than before 
•  It hides more 
•  Stop neat 
•  Stop using the sandbox 

In any case if you notice your cat strange and with behavior changes that extend over time, it is advisable to go to the veterinarian to examine it and rule out any disease or health problem.

Source: hommania.com