The cat is trembling - why and what to do?

Attentive owners of cats always notice if something is wrong with their pets. But changes can be both normal and go beyond the norm. In what cases is it necessary to contact a veterinarian, and in which it is not worth it?

Consider the phenomenon of cat shivering. As a result, such a symptom arises, and how can the animal be helped?

Causes shiver

If the cat trembles, you will definitely notice it. Even if it is a rather small tremor that you may not notice visually under the hair, you will feel it when you touch the pet and stroke or pick it up. Symptom may manifest itself more intensely. At this time, the pet's legs may twitch slightly. It is impossible to confuse the symptom with others, but often the owners do not know what to do in such cases.

It is not necessary to panic when a trembling occurs, but such a situation cannot be ignored. If you have this phenomenon, it is disturbing, as it often occurs and is accompanied by other symptoms, it is better to show the pet to the veterinarian. But every owner of a cat or cat should still know what causes shivering. Sometimes finding out the cause and its elimination successfully eliminates trembling. But in any case, you need a doctor's consultation.

Fear
Cats are not only very brave and courageous, but also very shy. They are afraid of many things. Trembling can occur due to the fact that the animal was subjected to any stress. For example, circumstances have changed in his usual life. Some pets experience change and stress more calmly. Others are much more difficult to adapt to something new. Therefore, they can tremble even because you changed their food for another or an outsider came to visit, who, for some reason, causes fear or distrust in your pet. As a result of fear, trembling begins.

You need to understand what exactly caused your pet to such a reaction, and eliminate its cause. After this, try to calm the animal as soon as possible. Take it in your hands, stroke, try to distract. Such trembling is best treated with good emotions.

If you do not pay attention to such behavior, then in the future it can affect changes in the behavior of the pet, which can become annoying for you. Therefore, paying attention to caring for a pet and taking care of its emotional state is very important.

Cold
This is the most harmless reason your pet can tremble. But even ordinary cold can have not the most harmless consequences.

Overcooling a pet's body can lead to a cold. And this is already a cause for alarm. It is very important to observe the temperature regime when keeping cats. Most of all this concerns pedigree animals with short hair, as well as those who have no hair at all. In winter, such animals need heating. If you see that the animal is trembling, and the temperature is really low in the room, try changing the conditions of the pet, and observe the changes. Perhaps the house just needs to be better heated.

You can arrange a place for the pet in the warmest place in the house, where he will spend time in winter with pleasure. If necessary, dress your pet in special clothing. Such clothes do not have to be bought in stores for a lot of money. It can be made independently on the advice of a magazine or the Internet.

If a cat or cat began to tremble during a walk on a cold day, most likely the pet simply froze. Therefore, it is better to stop the walk. If your pet does not tolerate cold, then walks are best done only in warm weather.

Joyful emotions
Shivering can also occur for the exact opposite reason. That is, because of the joyful emotions that the animal experiences. For example, you were not at home all day, and the animal was bored alone. When you come home, and he gets the opportunity to lie on your lap, this causes a cat a real delight. When a pet, after being bored, is next to the owner, he may well tremble even with joy. Researchers believe that a cat can tremble after eating. But not because he enjoys satiety. When the stomach is full, his body muscles contract.

Another reason is sexual arousal
Symptom is also manifested at the time of sexual arousal. During this period, all their sensations are more aggravated, they respond more and more. If this feeling is not satisfied, this also leads to stress. If you do not want to specially breed pets, it is recommended to castrate or sterilize them.

When is a vet needed?

If you have ruled out all of the above reasons, but the trembling of your beloved pet does not stop, this is an occasion to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Since there are not only harmless causes of this phenomenon, but also quite serious. It can be helminths, any skin diseases, the presence of parasites on the skin, and a deficiency of vitamins. Most often, this occurs due to a lack of vitamin B, calcium.

The veterinarian will examine the animal, prescribe the necessary tests. As a result, it may turn out that the pet has sick kidneys. Together with a shiver, the pet becomes more aggressive, its behavior changes.

There is another reason that can cause tremors. And she's pretty serious. This is rhinotracheitis. This disease can affect both an adult animal and a kitten. It can develop in representatives of any breed. With this disease, the respiratory system of the pet is affected.

In order to detect a disease in a pet as early as possible and begin to treat it, it is better to show it to the veterinarian immediately when you suspect and worry. If the suspicions are not confirmed, you can calm down, and if they are confirmed, you will have a better chance that the pet will recover faster and this will not affect his health.