Cats can feel stressed by many situations in your home because they don't like change. You can reduce your cat's stress by being sensitive to his need for few changes and a predictable schedule. Cats can feel stressed by visitors, other animals, new pets in your house (especially other cats), drinking water that’s not fresh, strange cats lurking around outside, litter boxes that aren’t clean, and food bowls that remain empty for more than an hour or so.

You can help your cat tolerate stressful events such as visitors and other new pets by introducing them slowly and providing separate hiding places for your cat. And you can make your cat happy by keeping food and water bowls clean and filled, and keeping litter boxes clean.

While cats are generally more particular than dogs, they can be left alone at home for longer periods. But cats will need stimulation if you are planning on leaving them on their own for more than a few hours. Toys, climbing towers