I found a very useful article about using herbs to reduce stress in cats -
5 herbs to reduce stress in your cat
We recently took Leska to the vet for his annual check-up and vaccinations and he was quite upset about the whole thing. I wasn't anticipating this as when I took him to the vet as a kitten (he's only just over a year old now) he didn't seem to mind and was quite happy and friendly. I guess kittens can be over confident and now maybe he has learned more about the world and has learned to be cautious!
Anyway, I didn't realise there was anything other than catnip and Feliway you can use to calm your cat down. Catnip doesn't seem to work on Leska (apparently only some cats get enjoyment from it?) and I haven't tried Feliway yet, however I did try a calming collar and calming tablets when he was a kitten and peed in places he wasn't meant to!
So, herbs that apparently are useful to reduce stress in cats are as follows:-
5 herbs to reduce stress in your cat
We recently took Leska to the vet for his annual check-up and vaccinations and he was quite upset about the whole thing. I wasn't anticipating this as when I took him to the vet as a kitten (he's only just over a year old now) he didn't seem to mind and was quite happy and friendly. I guess kittens can be over confident and now maybe he has learned more about the world and has learned to be cautious!
Anyway, I didn't realise there was anything other than catnip and Feliway you can use to calm your cat down. Catnip doesn't seem to work on Leska (apparently only some cats get enjoyment from it?) and I haven't tried Feliway yet, however I did try a calming collar and calming tablets when he was a kitten and peed in places he wasn't meant to!
So, herbs that apparently are useful to reduce stress in cats are as follows:-
- Catnip - if this is effective for your cat, he will run around with lots of energy and then conk out, relaxed and happy.
- Valerian - will leave your cat relaxed and sleepy (also used for insomnia in humans).
- Dried chamomile leaves have a calming effect just like in humans.
- Hops. The dried flowers have a calming effect on cats.
- Bach Rescue Remedy - Apparently immediately effective in reducing stress.