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Cat Anxiety & Stress Behaviour

Understand why your cat is struggling — and how to help

Cats are masters at hiding how they feel — which means stress and anxiety often go unnoticed until they become serious problems. Overgrooming, fur pulling, hiding, aggression, and changes in litter box behaviour are all ways cats tell us something is wrong. This course teaches you to read those signals, understand the root causes, and make meaningful changes to your cat's environment and routine that can transform their wellbeing. Whether your cat has always been anxious or something has recently changed, this course gives you the knowledge and tools to genuinely help.

7 lessons52 min totalBy Paula — Founder, Wee Walkies

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What You'll Learn

Understand why cats hide stress and how chronic anxiety affects their health
Recognise subtle and obvious signs of anxiety — including overgrooming and fur pulling
Understand the causes of psychogenic alopecia and how to address it
Manage multi-cat tension and conflict effectively
Create a calm, enriched home environment that reduces anxiety
Tackle litter box problems caused by stress
Know when to seek help from a vet or veterinary behaviourist

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Paula — Founder, Wee Walkies

Founder, Wee Walkies

Paula is the founder of Wee Walkies and has spent years working with pet owners across the UK. Having seen how much anxiety affects cats — and how often it goes unrecognised — she created this course to give owners the knowledge to spot the signs early and make a real difference to their cat's wellbeing.

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge needed
  • Suitable for cat owners at any stage
  • Relevant for anyone caring for cats professionally

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