Can cats heal themselves if they are depression? Depend on the situation ~

 8:14am, 14 June 2025

If the condition is mild, it can generally heal itself, but if the condition is severe, it usually cannot heal itself. Whether cats can heal themselves depends on the specific situation. If it is a cat with a mild condition, it generally does not require special treatment, but cats with a severe condition need to go to a regular pet hospital for examination, and then undergo psychological and drug treatment under the guidance of a doctor, which can prevent the disease from worsening.

1. What are the causes of cat depression?

Cat depression may be caused by abuse, lack of companionship, abandonment, etc., such as abuse by the owner, lack of time for the owner to accompany him, abandonment by the owner, etc., which will have a certain impact on the cat's psychology. The symptoms are generally manifested as timidity, anorexia, etc. If the cat has a strong constitution, the symptoms are mild and the mental state is good, and usually there is no need to use drugs. After strengthening management, the cure can be achieved. Strengthening management is generally to accompany the cat to play and soothe the cat’s emotions.

2. What are the symptoms of cat depression?

If the cat has a poor physical condition, symptoms such as mental depression, drooping head and ears, drowsiness, weight loss, and self-harm may occur after depression. The condition is more serious at this time and usually will not heal itself. If not treated in time, it may worsen the condition and may even endanger life.

3. How to treat and maintain cat depression

At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital in time, and then improve it through psychological counseling under the guidance of a doctor. This can make the cat relax and reduce fear of the surrounding environment. At the same time, it is also necessary to take anti-depressant drugs as prescribed by the doctor. After the cat is depressed, the owner cannot feed the medicine at will, because improper use of the medicine may lead to abnormal physical condition and affect his or her recovery. During the recovery period, you can give cats some canned foods or snacks you like, which can increase your interest and help recover from the disease.