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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / January 2004Natural relaxant for cats
I remember reading about a natural product that you added to the cats' water to help them relax when they're stressed. Is there such a thing or did my mind make it up? Luna's bald patch in her tummy is growing and I'm getting more concerned. It's still not bloody or irritated or anything like that, but she's obviously not ok. Any pointers would be most appreciated.  SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >I remember reading about a natural product that you added to the cats' >water to help them relax when they're stressed. Is there such a thing or >did my mind make it up? Luna's bald patch in her tummy is growing and >I'm getting more concerned. It's still not bloody or irritated or >anything like that, but she's obviously not ok. >Any pointers would be most appreciated. Was it Bach's Rescue Remedy, maybe? Say, does she do that when she is stressed? I am asking because Yoda has started to chew the hair off the inside of his front leg. We babysat the grandcat for two weeks and that's when it started. Sherry > Was it Bach's Rescue Remedy, maybe? That's the one, thanks! > Say, does she do that when she is stressed? I am asking because Yoda has > started to chew the hair off the inside of his front leg. We babysat the > grandcat for two weeks and that's when it started. The vet thinks it's stress and so do I. When we first discovered it, I looked at my vet care book and it doesn't look like any of the photos they had describing all kinds of skin conditions. That's why I think it's stress. Well, that and the fact that the boys have taken the hobby of chasing her around the house and making her mad. SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > I remember reading about a natural product that you added to the cats' > water to help them relax when they're stressed. Is there such a thing or > did my mind make it up? Luna's bald patch in her tummy is growing and > I'm getting more concerned. It's still not bloody or irritated or > anything like that, but she's obviously not ok. > Any pointers would be most appreciated. I've found Rescue Remedy (Bach's Flower Remedy) helps a little against Frank's nightly howling. You put a few drops in their drinking water. I was a bit surprised when I got the bottle, though, because when I opened it it smelled distinctly of... brandy! And it is, over 90% brandy, but since you only put a few drops into a big bowl of water, it is diluted pretty much. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki I think they use the alcohol to disolve the working stuff in marc >> I remember reading about a natural product that you added to the cats' >> water to help them relax when they're stressed. Is there such a thing or [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >you only put a few drops into a big bowl of water, it is diluted pretty >much. clowns to the left off me jokers to the right. here i am, stuck in the middle with you. >I remember reading about a natural product that you added to the cats' >water to help them relax when they're stressed. Is there such a thing or >did my mind make it up? Luna's bald patch in her tummy is growing and >I'm getting more concerned. It's still not bloody or irritated or >anything like that, but she's obviously not ok. >Any pointers would be most appreciated. Have you considered contact allergy? Where does she spend her time -- carpet, chair, etc? The material may cause the problem. This happened to my cat when I gave her a foam pillow to sleep on, It cleared right away when I threw it out. > Have you considered contact allergy? Where does she spend her time -- > carpet, chair, etc? The material may cause the problem. I don't think it's an allergy, it doesn't look like regular allergic reactions look. Besides, we haven't changed anything in the house, no new furniture or anything like that. She also has a bald spot in one of her legs. SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > I remember reading about a natural product that you added to the cats' > water to help them relax when they're stressed. Is there such a thing or > did my mind make it up? Luna's bald patch in her tummy is growing and > I'm getting more concerned. It's still not bloody or irritated or > anything like that, but she's obviously not ok. > Any pointers would be most appreciated. Have you considered a Flyway dispenser? Have heard a lot of good about that, not least when used in homes with several cats. I have only used the spray for special occasions with mine, works good too. Have you had her checked? I am not sure if you have posted about that since I have only marginally been keeping up on rpca lately. Have you ruled out any medical problems, allergies? Purrs for Luna to be furry all over! :: lewe ------------------------------------------------------------- lewemi at yahoo dot se || cat pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi Stooopid spell checker! I slipped at the critical moment and it changed Feliway to Flyway - and what is *that? > Have you considered a Flyway dispenser? Have heard a lot of good about that, > not least when used in homes with several cats. I have only used the spray [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > ------------------------------------------------------------- > lewemi at yahoo dot se || cat pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi I'd have the vet check it out. He/she might try some cortisone to see if it is allergic rather than stress. We had a Siamese that pulled the fur out of his (injured) back leg every spring. The combination of scaring and some allergy caused it. He got a steroid shot every spring and it cleared it up. Is Luna one of your Siamese? They seem to have more allergies than other cats. Jo > I remember reading about a natural product that you added to the cats' > water to help them relax when they're stressed. Is there such a thing or > did my mind make it up? Luna's bald patch in her tummy is growing and > I'm getting more concerned. It's still not bloody or irritated or > anything like that, but she's obviously not ok. > Any pointers would be most appreciated. > I'd have the vet check it out. He/she might try some cortisone to see if it > is allergic rather than stress. We'll try that if the natural remedy doesn't work. It's not bothering her at all, so I'm ok waiting before taking her for shots or something more drastic. > Is Luna one of your Siamese? They seem to have more allergies than other > cats. She's a bengal. The boys are Tonkinese (half siamese, half burmese). SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com il 29/01/2004 15.43 , Victor Martinez ha scritto : > I remember reading about a natural product that you added to the cats' > water to help them relax when they're stressed. Is there such a thing or > did my mind make it up? Luna's bald patch in her tummy is growing and > I'm getting more concerned. It's still not bloody or irritated or > anything like that, but she's obviously not ok. > Any pointers would be most appreciated. If you are thinking about Bach Flowers, I think Crab Apple would work better than Rescue Remedy for a bald patch. See here: http://www.bachcentre.com/centre/38/crabappl.htm p.s. I would not try the rescue cream. it smells too much of marketing to me to try it an an animal who can't tell you how it feels.... ciao :) > I remember reading about a natural product that you added to the cats' > water to help them relax when they're stressed. Is there such a thing or > did my mind make it up? Luna's bald patch in her tummy is growing and > I'm getting more concerned. It's still not bloody or irritated or > anything like that, but she's obviously not ok. > Any pointers would be most appreciated. I've used Rescue Remedy in the cat's water. It had no effect on Tiffy, however, Romeo was very mellow. :-) Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. My Cats: http://www.flippyscatpage.com |
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