Relocating with Cats I am going to be driving from NY to Fla next month with my 2 indoor cats. Can anyone recommend a product to use to keep them calm and reduce their anxiety for the 20 hour trip?
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Hi James- I'm in the same boat, moving from NC to CO. What product did you use?
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I use a product called "Quiet Moments Herbal Calming Spray" from a company called NaturVet. I bet you can find it for sale here on Amazon. I pump-spray it inside of the carrier, about 30 minutes before putting the cat in. Within about 5-10 minutes inside of the carrier, the cat calms right down. No loud meowing or yowling, while driving to the vet's office. It even makes the vet visit go more smoothly, as the effect remains for quite a while, after the cat if outside of the carrier.
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I would try a dual approach. Use these Vetri-science Composure treats. In addition I would suggest getting a Feliway diffuser and plugging it in to help calm your grieving kitty.
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That, I don't know. I was having trouble with my cat marking and since using comfort zone my cat has stopped marking and seems more relaxed and calmer. Good luck.
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I used Feliway for aggressive cat behavior and to soothe scared cats, not litter box problems. For that, try changing box location or try a different litter. Cat might not feel save using box where you have it or might not like the smell and feel of the litter.
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Hi Sara, I was just wondering if you two cats were getting along with the addition of the two diffusers. I really hope so. No need to answer if you have no wish to. I was just thinking of you and your little ones. Best wishes, Tracey
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Thanks so much! I have 3 cats, one of which is a classic binge/purge eater so I'm looking for a single solution for all of them. Sounds like this is it! Thank you again!
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It's worth trying out, I've had some success with products that contain Feliway (comfort zone, etc). But it sounds like you might benefit from contacting a cat behaviorist.
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I did not use Feliway daily, I use only when renovation happens around my flat. when it's too noisy, my cat son will nervous and not vv.
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I have friends who have used this and it worked really well for them. I believe my cats would have responded better, but they are past that point. Medication and segregation is the only option right now.
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Yes, it helps calm my cats (3). You might want to get another litter box as sometimes each cat just needs to have their space. Comfort Zone really does help my 3 cats "chill out" though. I also got the spray and use it in their carriers when we travel and stay in hotel rooms - it works!
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I got both when I got it because I wanted to see the difference. I think Feliway works better for calming, in a carrier, at the vet. But I think Nature's Miracle cost less, so I use it on furniture/rugs when I've brought in new animals to stop or prevent marking or scratching. Because 1 of my cats is a huge bully, literally & personality-wise, I always have a plug-in with Feliway going to try to reduce her intimidation tactics.
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Not that I read but is safe around them. I would spray bedding areas and wait 15 minutes before putting cat back. Spray around inside house, also. And go online to Orange guard website.
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There is a Bach Flower Remedy called "rescue". They make one for pets specifically without alcohol. I have not tried it yet (moving mine next week), but it has no flavor or odor. You can also massage it into their ears if they won't ingest it. One of mine will eat those "Calm" treats (from VT) but the other won't. I also have three pheromone diffusers that I have not used yet. Armed and dangerous for the move !!! You can also buy pheromone spray. When I use that (Feliway) they get calm immediately.
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I would use it for a few days prior to the trip on their favorite sleeping areas, then spray inside their carrier on their blanket for the trip. When we traveled with our cat it also helped to cover the carrier so the cat couldn't see the movement of the car. She meowed for a few minutes then calmed down.
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Two weeks is a while. I've used it for a few 1 week vacations, and I've come home to a mess sometimes. It depends on how stressed out the cats were that I left, and whether I set the box up correctly. I would set it up the way you want for your vacation a week in advance, to make sure the cats are used to it and also make sure the box is operating correctly. Fill with granules and solution, maybe run a clean cycle before you go.
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We went away for vacation and one of our cats started peeing everywhere (we adopted two cats that are not related, so one of them constantly vies for dominance). Initially, we thought it was due to the stress of us leaving, but after our return it kept up for another two weeks. I had her checked for UTI and got her on antibiotics, but it continued, so I broke down and bought the feliway diffusers. It took a week or so to see the real effect, but the peeing tapered off and eventually stopped. After a little more than a month, when the diffusers ran out, I noticed she had peed on the carpet outside of the litterbox. I quickly got refills and it's been good so far. However, remember that animals have weird motivations, you may want to diagnose if your cat is actually marking or displaying other behavior...if you are not savvy with cats call your vet. Best of luck!
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my Vet said it is calming it would not hurt my cat. I don't think it has an immediate affect you may have to give it to your cats for a couple of days