Understanding Feline Anxiety

You will learn what anxiety is, why it is a prevalent trait in cats, the biological mechanisms that cause it and the behavioural and physiological outcomes of having anxiety. Through the course, you’ll also explore the causes of varying responses to stressful stimuli, such as differences in sensing and perceptual abilities, genetics, emotional states, and past experiences.

The course explains the treatment options to help a cat who is suffering from anxiety and provides an outline of preventative measures that can improve a cat’s social and home environments.

By studying this course, you will:

• Learn how cats perceive their world and how it contrasts with human perception
• Understand the causes and function of anxiety
• Become familiar with the signs of feline anxiety and the physiology of stress
• Learn how genetics and epigenetics can influence stress responses
• Be aware of the potential health impact of chronic stress
• Know how anxiety is diagnosed and treated

If you interact with cats in any way, this course will be beneficial to you. You could be a cat owner, shelter worker, groomer, veterinarian or vet staff or boarding facility staff.

Taking the course will improve your ability to detect feline anxiety through their body language, behaviours, and physiology, and identify the underlying cause of the anxiety so the most relevant and effective treatment may be implemented.

As you will gain a greater understanding of them, this course will help to improve your interactions with cats and provide the knowledge of how to create environments that aid their health and wellbeing, whether in their home, a veterinary practice or a shelter.

Please note: This course is for educational and continuing professional development (CPD) purposes only. It does not confer a veterinary or therapeutic qualification, and does not permit the diagnosis or treatment of animal health conditions. Always seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian for any animal health concerns.