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We are moving and I would like to bring some cat grass, or catnip with us, something to kerep them from too much trauma. My vet charges too much for the fermone, I will pay if I must , but wondered if there was something else.

2007-01-24 21:12:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Cats

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Hi Tess...consider a herbal product called Rescue Remedy. It is safe for cats to use and a lot of shelters are now using this product. It can be found at most health food stores and it works by rubbing a couple drops between the ears and it calms stressed cats.

More about Rescue Remedy for cats: http://cats.about.com/cs/healthissues/a/stress_3.htm

If you would like to help your cat travel without much stress I have a training technique that is helpful if you have a little time to prepare before the actual road trip.

If you have a week to a few weeks before your trip the best solution is to begin a treat reward inside the travel crate before you place it into the car so begin feeding your cat now until you leave for your trip inside the crate fulltime. If kitty will not go into the crate begin by feeding it in front/around of the crate then gradually move the food dish it into the crate...eventually when kitty is okay with eating in the crate gently close the door, but open it immediately while kitty is eating to help him/her acclimate to this. After kitty appears to be okay with eating inside the crate (sometimes it will happen within a couple days) you can begin with the next step...

First take the kitty in the car (with crate and food dish) and sit quietly with kitty and the crate door opened and offer it delicious treats inside the crate, which rewards kitty for accepting the new environment. Do this several times throughout the day and when the kitty is showing signs of being more comfortable then you can move onto the next step. Just start the car (no driving) and offer rewarding treats again in the crate/bed still with door opened and also closed. After a few times then start the car and move it back and forth in that little area again offer treats in the crate with door opened and closed (by the way, chicken baby food is usually is an excellent treat just make sure this is Gerbers "2nd" NOT 3rd as the ingredients Onion and Garlic are toxic to kitty). Again, when kitty shows sign of comfort then try a drive around the block once then several times gradually with the crate door closed this time. Make sure kitty can see you when you travel as they find comfort with their owner's familiar face and can easily hear your voice as well. If you don't have anyone traveling with you then place crate on the front passenger seat so you can occasionally put your fingers through the holes to comfort kitty with your touch too.

Keep in mind this method is the healthiest so that you don't need to tranquilize the kitty, which should be reserved as a last resort if kitty still is very anxious in the final stages of the training. The method I described above is how zoo trainers teach their animals to be managed without sedation.

I hope you both will have a safe and happy long journey.

2007-01-24 21:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 3 0

You can get some Bach flower essence Rescue Remedy from the health foods store for $16. That should do it for immediate emotional problems. Walnut is the specific essence used for adaptation to change. If you want to spend the extra money you can use the Walnut for several weeks after your move.

You always shake the bottle well before using and you put three to four drops on the cat's fur between his ears. Use it three or four times a day, especially AM and before bedtime or even as much as fifteen minutes intervals if the cat seems particularly distressed.

The flower essences are for emotional issues and cannot harm your cat in anyway. The Feliway from the vet or a pet store is most effective when you have problems between or among cats.

2007-01-25 02:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0 0

Rescue Remedy, as others have suggested, is good. There are other companies that make herbals, too, such as Azmira.

In my experience, you can get the pheromone (called Comfort Zone) for less online than through a vet. Do a search for "cat comfort zone" and do some comparison shopping. It's a great product!

2007-01-25 02:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0 0

Catnip

2007-01-24 21:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

verify along with your community vet AND animal preserve, besides as rescue communities and they could be able to direct you to a decrease-value spay/neuter medical institution. you could many times get it achieved properly less than $50 in case you perform somewhat study. Your kitty will be in that state until eventually you get her spayed, or until eventually THIS warmth cycle passes -- even though it is kitten season so it will be lower back in the previous you recognize it.

2016-10-16 02:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by debbie 4 · 0 0

Get them used to their crate/box/whatever it is you carry them in. Let it become their second home. When you bring kitty traveling, they feel at home.

2007-01-24 21:16:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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