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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / January 2007Bach Flower Essences for nervous cat
I wonder if anyone has had any experiences with using Bach Flower Essences on their cat and/or has gone to a practioner. My cat gets unduely frightened. He is a stray that adopted me last September. He lives indoors with me now and has no interest in going outside. At one time, he incurred a terrible injury which has left him lame in his rear right leg and his left eye droops a bit as well. So he probably has a right to be frightened of shadows even though he is hale and hardy in all other respects. Yesterday the dryer started to squeal as it was tumbling and he went nuts and wrapped his arms around my leg and almost bit me. Then a few days ago, I surprised him as he lay next to me in bed, and he hissed and showed his claws. If he were a human, he would need a tranquilizer. I might add he has not been castrated. Is there any kind of herbal remedy that might relax his nerves? I have some Mimulus and Rock Rose (Bach Flower Essences) and just gave him a few drops and put a bit of Rescue Remedy Cream on his front paw. He doesnt seem to mind this. >I wonder if anyone has had any experiences with using Bach Flower > Essences on their cat and/or has gone to a practioner. My cat gets [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > drops and put a bit of Rescue Remedy Cream on his front paw. He doesnt > seem to mind this. Give him time! And peace and quiet, and lots of gentle affection. Make sure he has his own places to retire to, to hide. It takes time to heal. He will blossom in time. >I wonder if anyone has had any experiences with using Bach Flower > Essences on their cat and/or has gone to a practioner. My cat gets [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > drops and put a bit of Rescue Remedy Cream on his front paw. He doesnt > seem to mind this. Have you tried Feliway? It is available in a plug-in diffuser that continually releases a premeasured amount. Some people can detect a slight scent for a short time after plugging one, but after that is no perceptible odor. However, it has a calming effect on many cats. One refill lasts a little more than a month. Once your cat adjusts, you will probably be able to discontinue the Feliway. By the way, I would be pleased that your cat does not want to go outdoors (but not pleased if he is in fear, of course). He will be much safer indoors. MaryL Thank you for this information. Do you know where I can purchace the Feliway? Pheromone Spray and Diffuser. The company is not helpful with that information of its web site. The cat does do that smelly marking as well although I have not caught him doing it but I can smell it especially in around the entrance doorway. > >I wonder if anyone has had any experiences with using Bach Flower > > Essences on their cat and/or has gone to a practioner. My cat gets [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > MaryL Thank you for this information. Do you know where I can purchace the Feliway® Pheromone Spray and Diffuser. The company is not helpful with that information of its web site. The cat does do that smelly marking as well although I have not caught him doing it but I can smell it especially in around the entrance doorway. I originally used Feliway when I adopted Duffy, and I found it very helpful in producing a "calmer" atmosphere during the introduction process with Holly. I ordered mine from ValleyVet (http://www.valleyvet.com). They have better prices than most others. Shipping is $6.00, or no charge if you order more than $60.00. The last time I checked, they had Feliway on special for $24.95 for a diffuser with one bottle of Feliway. It is also available as a spray for $15.95 (or $13.95 if 3 are ordered). Do *not* order the formulation with D.A.P. because that version is for dogs. Plug-in diffuser and 1 bottle can be seen here: http://tinyurl.com/8n0y Refills here: http://tinyurl.com/y3x3pk Here are a couple of other sources for Feliway: www.petguys.com - Feliway plug-in dispenser and one bottle = $23.99 at my most recent check www.petfooddirect.com - currently $29.99 for the plug-in and one bottle Feliway is used for behavior modification and can be very useful in reducing stress. It is available in plug-in diffusers (with refills available) and as a spray. I used the plug-ins so it could be working all the time. One bottle lasts a little more than a month. A spray version is also available. It is excellent for an occasional use, such as spraying the carrier about 20 minutes before you take your cat to the vet, but the plug-in diffuser is better for long-term use because it releases premeasured doses. Here is a link to a study by Ohio State University: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/11/001129074611.htm You will also need to thoroughy clean areas where the cat has sprayed (use an enzymatic cleaner). Otherwise, the scent will act as an attractant. Also, has your cat had a full veterinary exam? It is important to *first* determine if this is a medical or a behavioral issue. MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly: >'o'< Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e |
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