I’m rehomeing some very very nervous cats, travelling them for possibly upto 5 hours.

Would anyone advise using a sedative?

It would need to be ‘over the counter’ and easily administered – I wouldn’t want to stress them even more.

X Hellen

HI i think you can get calming stuff from pet shops,if you consult vet they can probably give you something a bit more effective.

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Just thought of this: Feliway

Might be better than an actual sedative! Most vets and pet shops stock it!

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How do you use it for traveling? and what does it do? I did check the link but this product is totaly new to me. If it's good to destress a kitten i might get some for when i'll bring Xito home. Is it safe?

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Yeah it's natural phermones so better than using chemical sedatives. It just offers a calming effect. You spray it on the inside of the carrier before you put the cats in. It's like the DAP stuff for dogs.

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Great, i'll get some before i bring him home

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It's supposed to be good stuff, I think it is one of those hit and miss kind of things though, it works for some and not for others.

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I've just checked the price... not cheap

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How far are you travelling? I'm sure they'll be fine without. The cats that Hellen is bringing to me are very nervous though! Had a bit of a rough start to life I think!

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Not far...from Essex to London but by train.

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