Companion Animals

Cat Mental Health Welfare

Feline mental health including chronic stress and anxiety disorders is increasingly recognised as a significant welfare category.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in cat mental health welfare
Millions of animals benefit from better companion animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Cat mental health welfare is systematically underrecognised.

What You Can Do

Learn to recognise signs of chronic stress in cats
Provide enrichment addressing natural behaviour needs
Seek veterinary behaviour support for persistent stress
Advocate for feline mental health in welfare policy