Is Your Cat Feeling Depressed As I sat on my couch one rainy afternoon, my tabby, Luna, curled up in a corner instead of her usual spot on my lap, her eyes distant and her once-glossy coat looking a bit unkempt. It was a stark contrast to her playful pounces during our evening laser-pointer sessions. After losing her bonded sibling, Whiskers, to illness, Luna’s spark seemed to fade. Speaking with Dr. Maria Cortez, a feline veterinarian with a passion for behavioral health, I learned Luna’s behavior mirrored what many cat owners describe: signs of depression. Drawing from real stories like Luna’s, veterinary insights, and heartfelt conversations with cat owners in…