Managing Feline Aggression Toward Strangers

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Q: My 4-year-old cat is afraid of his own shadow. During the winter, we fly south, taking the cat along with us in the cabin of the plane. The first time, I gave him a tranquilizer, which worked. The second time, the same drug made him crazy; he scratched and his eyes rolled back in his head. The third time, we didn't give him anything and he was fine. On the most recent flight, we also gave him nothing, and he cried most of the way. Any advice? -- J. C. , St. Paul, MN A: "There zylkene cat spraying are many types of drugs which fall into the category you're calling a tranquilizer, and may include a true sedative or anti-anxiety medication," notes Dr. Heather Loenser, of Lebanon, NJ. Since you describe your cat as anxious under the best of circumstances, a true anti-anxiety drug might be the best option. However, some of these drugs take weeks to kick in. Loenser, a board member of the American Animal Hospital Association, also notes that regardless of the category of drug you use, you need to administer it BEFORE the cat becomes anxious or fearful, or the effects will be greatly reduced.

The Educated Client: Addressing - Noise Aversion Pet Although most animals There are many don’t loud noises, by some sensitivity to sudden, for large subset of pets—nearly loud noises The Educated Client: is more dislike. It fear- anxiety-inducing levels can lead to behavioral health challenges. This reaction is called The sounds associated with aversion share common of being extremely loud, lacking in pattern—think fireworks, while others may develop fear following traumatic or learn trait another pet in.