When we're experiencing stress of any kind, our body goes into «fight or flight» mode. (datewithyourplate.com)
You need cortisol to function under the most stressful of conditions, but when chronic stress of any kind is persistent, so is the cortisol production. (mindbodygreen.com)
This can be difficult because stresses of all kinds often cause cats to have high blood sugar levels. (2ndchance.info)