As of: March 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m
By: Sophie Kluß
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The Maine Coon Mango suffers from depression.
A young playmate is supposed to help - and wins Mango's heart.
How to recognize depression in cats.
A family from Romania notices that something is wrong with their beloved cat, a Maine Coon.
All signs point to depression.
After a visit to the vet, the sad suspicion was confirmed: the red-haired cat with the sonorous name Mango actually suffers from a depressive disorder.
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Fellow against depression – does Maine Coon Mango have the chance for new happiness?
To help the majestic velvet paw, the cat owners quickly knew what to do: Since Maine Coons are very sociable animals and need companions for their happiness, a second Maine Coon should move in and get Mango out of his slump.
But it is difficult to assess in advance whether a merger of two conspecifics will work.
In the case of Mango and the young cat, however, the story takes a touching turn: Mango falls head over heels in love with his new playmate Hera and the two quickly become inseparable.
“The best decision we ever made,” summarized its owners in the viral video on their
TikTok
account @mangoandheramainecoons.
There is no longer any sign of Mango's depression.
Let yourself be enchanted by the spectacular change of a Maine Coon as it grows up.
In the comments, @mangoandheramainecoons writes about her fluffy favorite's emotional change: “I have goosebumps.
Someone said to us that their souls chose each other before they met, and that made me cry so much." More than eleven million users have watched the moving clip so far.
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On their
TikTok
channel, Mango's owners are very open about their cat's depression.
In other videos, they share nine signs of depression with their followers, as well as the sad reason for Mango's illness.
They also explain the first step you took if your cat was depressed: going to the vet.
Did you know that …
... the Maine Coon is also known as the American forest cat?
The large cat breed has its origins in the US state of Maine.
The voice of a Maine Coon also provides a big surprise.
After the veterinary doctor couldn't find any evidence of a physical illness, he attributed the cat's unusual behavior to his loneliness.
Mango's owners came full circle: They had recently returned to the office - after the end of the corona restrictions - and had to leave their pet alone at home.
Here are five signs that your cat is feeling lonely.
Is the cat depressed?
These signs suggest so
If you notice strange behavior in your cat, the first thing you should do is consult a veterinarian to rule out other illnesses.
According to the Arndt Small Animal Center,
the following signs could
indicate depression:
retreat
Change in eating habits
Frequent sleeping
Lack of interest in games and activities
Neglecting grooming
Changes in social behavior
Users comment on the touching TikTok video
TikTok
users commented
thousands of times on the heartwarming video and have already left more than 1.4 million hearts.
They find the story of Mango and Hera too moving - and are happy about the happy ending together with the owners.
"Grumpy old man who hates everyone except the one little girl he would protect at any cost."
“I have to say, in 25 years of owning cats, this is the most relaxed kitten meeting I've ever seen!
😳”
“They’re fluffy together.
🥰”
“The kitten needed him as much as he needed her.”
This article only contains general information on the respective topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the vet. Our editorial team is not allowed to answer individual questions about illnesses in your animal.