Cats can die of depression. Just like people, cats will die when they fall into severe depression, either by suicide or by not eating for a long time. When you find that your cat's depression is severe and he doesn't interact with you very much, take him to the doctor to check his physical and mental health, and then get proper treatment.

Symptoms of depression in cats

1. Sleeping for too long. The average cat sleeps an average of 16 hours a day.

2. Reduced interest and listlessness. If your cat is in a particularly bad mood, it won’t eat or drink, and it won’t be interested in playing with toys.

3. Make some strange sounds. Some cats may cry softly or bleat, which sounds sad.

4. Excessive licking can cause hair loss. Depression may cause cats to lick themselves excessively, causing hair loss.

Solutions to cat depression

1. First, send the cat to the pet hospital in time. The veterinarians at the pet hospital will have professional means to effectively determine the degree of depression. Then choose some reasonable treatment methods.

2. Enough companionship and attention. The owner should accompany the cat more, play interactive games, and hold the cat more. Make sure you give your cat all the love it needs to feel happy and safe.

3. Spend more time in the sun for phototherapy. If your cat's depression is related to seasonal changes, light therapy may help curb winter depression.

4. Depressed cats will be extremely sensitive to the things and people around them, so at this time, the owner should be careful not to frighten the cat, or even give it a bath.

5. If the cat’s condition is more serious, you need to consult a pet doctor in time and give the cat anxiety-relieving drugs under the guidance of the pet doctor.