Definition.

It is the persistent irrational fear of cats.

Suffers may fear not only the scratch or bite, but also the “evil mystique”

Synonyms.

Felinophobia

Elurophobia

Gatophobia

Galeophobia

Causes.

It could be obtained by a real life scare of some kind that has to do with cats.

It can also be obtained by seeing someone else experiencing trauma.

Situations that can trigger the fear.

Purr of the cat.

The sight of a real life cat.

The thought that a cat can attack when the person is outside.

The thought of meeting a cat in the dark.

Cats in pictures and on television.

Cat-like toys and cat- like fur.

Symptoms.

Breathlessness

Excesive sweting

Dry mouth

Shaking

Heart palpitations

Symptoms.

Inability to speak or think clearly

A fear of dying

Becoming mad or losing control

Anxiety attack

Treatments.

Hypnotherapy: reprogram your subconscious.

Energy Psychology: emotional acupuntura.

Neuro-linguistic programing: re-programmed.

Carried out by a psychiatrist or other therapy

specialist.