Does My Cat Have Separation Anxiety Quiz

Understand whether your cat’s behavior may relate to your departures in about 10 minutes. This free 15 item check flags patterns and possible health or environment concerns to discuss with your vet.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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example score
6/15
Behavior During Absence (BDA)
Assesses observable behaviors that may occur while your cat is alone, such as vocalizing, elimination, escape attempts, appetite changes, pacing, or overgrooming.
No indicators
Limited observation
Action warranted
0NaNNo indicators12Limited observation315Action warranted
A score of 6 falls in the Action warranted range, suggesting repeated or notable behaviors during absence that may be worth documenting and reviewing with a professional if persistent.
example score
3/15
Health and Environmental Signals (HaES)
Assesses health or environmental signals that could mimic or worsen separation-linked behavior in a cat.
No signal
Limited signal
Prompt attention
0NaNNo signal12Limited signal315Prompt attention
A score of 3 falls in the Prompt attention range, suggesting multiple or notable health/environmental signals may be present and should be considered alongside behavior patterns.
example score
10/15
Separation-Linked Pattern (SLP)
Measures how consistently your cat’s behavior appears linked to your leaving cues, time alone, or your return.
No pattern
Limited pattern
Clearer pattern to investigate
0No pattern12Limited pattern315Clearer pattern to investigate
A score of 10 falls in the “Clearer pattern to investigate” range, suggesting multiple responses indicated your cat’s behavior may be tied to departures, absence, or reunions.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

New Clingy-Behavior Worriers
41%OF USERS
Cat owners who recently noticed extra vocalizing, following, or messes after they leave and want to see if it fits a separation-linked pattern.
Returning-to-Work Guardians
34%OF USERS
People whose schedule changed (new job hours, travel, moving) and are checking whether the transition is stressing their cat when alone.
Adoption and Adjustment Checkers
25%OF USERS
Owners of newly adopted or recently rehomed cats who want a quick way to gauge how their pet is coping with being left by itself.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Behavior During Absence (BDA)
Average
7.2
Normal range
4.79.8
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15
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Health and Environmental Signals (HaES)
Average
5.1
Normal range
2.57.7
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0
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15
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Separation-Linked Pattern (SP)
Average
6.3
Normal range
3.88.7
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max.
15
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It screens for patterns that may be linked to a cat being left alone, including behavior before departure, during absence, and after return. It also flags health or environmental factors that can mimic stress-related behavior.
Can the results diagnose separation anxiety?
No. Scores are not clinical cutoffs and cannot confirm a diagnosis.
What should be considered besides separation-related stress?
Similar signs can result from pain, illness, litter-box issues, outside animals, or routine and household changes. Persistent or new behavior changes should be reviewed with a veterinarian.
How long does it take and how many questions are included?
Estimated completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 15 questions.
When is urgent veterinary care recommended?
Seek urgent veterinary help for breathing trouble, collapse, injury, or inability to urinate. Do not wait for quiz results if these signs are present.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Does My Cat Have Separation Anxiety Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

Could your cat’s behavior be connected to your departures? This free, no-sign-up self-check helps you examine separation-linked patterns, behavior while your cat is alone, and health or environmental signs that deserve attention. It cannot diagnose separation anxiety, and its scores are not clinical cutoffs. Similar behavior can result from pain, illness, litter-box problems, outside animals, or routine changes. Contact a veterinarian about persistent changes; seek urgent veterinary help for breathing trouble, collapse, injury, or inability to urinate.

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