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Podcast: 19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
Episode: 19 Cats and Counting Episode 155 Outdoor Cats, Stress, and Pandora Syndrome
Description: In this month’s episode of 19 Cats & Counting, I’m joined by our regular guest Dr. Kelly Cairns for an important conversation about outdoor cats, stress, and a condition many cat guardians struggle with — Pandora syndrome, also known as interstitial cystitis. We talk about why indoor cats generally experience lower stress levels than outdoor cats, and how exposure to outdoor threats — including neighborhood cats — can significantly increase stress for cats living indoors. Even when cats never physically interact, visual and scent-based encounters alone can be enough to elevate stress and trigger behavioral and medical issues. Dr. Cairns explains how chronic stress aff...