When your cat is experiencing anorexia, behavior adjustment is just as important as seeing a veterinarian. If you've already taken your cat to the vet and confirmed that there is no physical illness, but the cat still shows poor mood and refuses to eat voluntarily, this condition can be identified as psychogenic anorexia.
Research on behavior shows that there are three treatments that can actually worsen a psychologically induced loss of appetite in cats, making them less willing to eat on their own:
- Force feeding.
- Inserting a nasogastric tube.
- Feeding by hand.
For cats with psychogenic anorexia, timely behavior adjustment is just as crucial as prompt medical care. The key is to help the cat relax and encourage voluntary eating as soon as possible. This greatly reduces the risk of fatty liver disease and prevents more serious health problems.
