Your cat might poop in protest if you have someone new at home


By AGENCY

Cats, not known for their open-hearted demeanour, can be cruel to new partners and newborn babies that arrive in the home. — dpa

Cats are sensitive creatures of habit. Changes in the home, such as a different partner, a newborn baby or another pet, can be stressful for cats.

“When there are changes in their kingdom, cats have their own ways of expressing their dissatisfaction, ” says animal psychologist Angela Pruss.

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