Would this work to calm a cat during travel? We are moving out of state
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I would use it for a few days prior to the trip on their favorite sleeping areas, then spray inside their carrier on their blanket for the trip. When we traveled with our cat it also helped to cover the carrier so the cat couldn't see the movement of the car. She meowed for a few minutes then calmed down.
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It seems to vary in effectiveness depending on the individual cat. It works wonders for ours, but I know it hasn't worked at all for others. I'd definitely give it a try, though. We spent over a grand trying to calm down our cat after we moved out of state, and this was finally the only thing that worked.
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I'm guessing it would. I'd spray it around the house a few days before the big day to calm him or her down, then use it on something in the carrier. Good luck!
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I guess it would depend on how sensitive your cat is. But for five bucks, it seems like ti might be worth a try.
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My cats re not mean but this makes them very mellow,so I would think it would help. You might have to give a little larger dose, I have had to during very bad storms.
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Debbie - I did purchase Feliway for the purpose of trying to calm my two feral cats that are in the process of being domesticated so that we could visit the vet. Not easy. The drive was about 30 minutes. The vet was familiar with Feliway and thought it fine for us to use. I did, however, follow a friend's advice and asked the vet for a tranquilizer that I can put into her food for the next visit. She gave me some but we've not used them yet. How do you intend to keep during the drive? In a carrier? Sorry I could not really comment on the Feliway but let me know how the trip worked out. Good luck! Moe Headington (moeteam@comcast.net) Debbie - I did purchase Feliway for the purpose of trying to calm my two feral cats that are in the process of being domesticated so that we could visit the vet. Not easy. The drive was about 30 minutes. The vet was familiar with Feliway and thought it fine for us to use. I did, however, follow a friend's advice and asked the vet for a tranquilizer that I can put into her food for the next visit. She gave me some but we've not used them yet. How do you intend to keep during the drive? In a carrier? Sorry I could not really comment on the Feliway but let me know how the trip worked out. Good... » Read More Debbie - I did purchase Feliway for the purpose of trying to calm my two feral cats that are in the process of being domesticated so that we could visit the vet. Not easy. The drive was about 30 minutes. The vet was familiar with Feliway and thought it fine for us to use. I did, however, follow a friend's advice and asked the vet for a tranquilizer that I can put into her food for the next visit. She gave me some but we've not used them yet. How do you intend to keep during the drive? In a carrier? Sorry I could not really comment on the Feliway but let me know how the trip worked out. Good luck! Moe Headington (moeteam@comcast.net) « Show Less
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Probably... but that isn't a bad thing since if it were a real dog your cat would probably set him/her off too. Ours is situated in an area and when we pass it barks, but I don'[t mind since a real dog might too. If you put it where your animal doesn't go then it should not be an issue..there is a limit to the range. Also I saw where someone put a metal plate behind it so it would not pick up movement inside their house. That's an option.
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It is going to depend on the cat. I used the carrier to take my cat to and from the vet several times before I flew her in it (and she's 9 lbs). It was only after being on the flight for about five hours that she clawed through it--and she was panicked. The mesh is soft enough that a cat could easily claw through it though, so as I said it'll depend on how your cat reacts to being in it. For the most part, my kitties (I had more than one of these) just curled up in them. If it's a short drive, I suspect he would be okay.
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Drops that help calm down an anxious cat. I used it on my adult cat when I first brought a new kitten into my home... It really works!
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I do not recommend this at all for cats. Cats prefer enclosed and dark spaces to not stress them out. We tried to use this for our cat, and the cat freaked out and it climbed the barrier and squeezed through the opening at the top. This was within 20 mins of our 16 hr drive. We ended up putting the cat in a carrier with a towel over the carrier, and we heard nothing from the cat during the rest of the trip. To answer your question though, it does not have a 'gate'. You would put it up between either the backseat and the trunk area or behind the front seat and would just get the animal out via the trunk door or the back door. Hope this helps. I do not recommend this at all for cats. Cats prefer enclosed and dark spaces to not stress them out. We tried to use this for our cat, and the cat freaked out and it climbed the barrier and squeezed through the opening at the top. This was within 20 mins of our 16 hr drive. We ended up putting the cat in a carrier with a towel over the carrier, and we heard nothing from the cat during the rest of the trip. To answer your question though, it does not have a 'gate'. You would put it up between either the backseat and the trunk area or behind the front seat and would just get the animal out... » Read More I do not recommend this at all for cats. Cats prefer enclosed and dark spaces to not stress them out. We tried to use this for our cat, and the cat freaked out and it climbed the barrier and squeezed through the opening at the top. This was within 20 mins of our 16 hr drive. We ended up putting the cat in a carrier with a towel over the carrier, and we heard nothing from the cat during the rest of the trip. To answer your question though, it does not have a 'gate'. You would put it up between either the backseat and the trunk area or behind the front seat and would just get the animal out via the trunk door or the back door. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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THe Comfort Zone diffuser was really effective on our 8 year old cat that wanted to kill my mother's cat guest. The collar and spray were used on the guest. You can't change their minds about hating each other. We are on 11 acres here, and the two cats did get into it a few times. Our cat would stop during the attacks and shake her head and just lie down in confusion. We just used the wipes in the carrier for transport, but we did keep applying the spray to the guest - wiping it on with our hands. The diffuser was very calming for our cat indoors. No help for it once she went out.
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I think it would work for that. The cats are nimble and light on their feet, so they don't set it off. A dog should cause a lot more vibration moving around. Just be sure to remember to turn it off before you sit down to the table yourself. It can get annoying.
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May I first suggest keeping the cats separate for about two weeks. That's what the experts recommend, but let them be able to smell each other and have access to each other slowly. In the meantime, if you plug one of these in around the two cats it will definitely help keep them calmer. I have two cats that this worked wonders for and by the way did introduce slowly and it worked. Hope this helps.
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That's a similar size to the cat I got it for -- if you want it to transport your cat short distances it would be fine. I got it to use as a "time out" crate when he does his latest trick of knocking things off the kitchen counter all night long no matter how many times I get up to stop him, for that it is too small because he can not comfortable lay down stretched out (in theory he could be locked up all night). For going to the vet or grandma's house it should work perfectly for you. Hope this helps.
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I don't feel like it had any noticeable effect. For myself, It's a lot of money to not recognize that it helps. But, I got mine in hopes that my one cat would calm down and get along with the 2 of our 8 cats (we foster) and it didn't work. Maybe for a move to calm the new environment, it would work. I think it's worth a try for the first month and then hopefully they'll be adjusted by then.
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In my experience this didn't do anything for my cats. I work in a veterinary practice and would recommend only giving your cat medication before flying if your cat has SERIOUS anxiety. In the event that you pet has an adverse reaction to anything you give them, you would not be able to get any assistance while in flight which could be a very dangerous situation. If you're carrying on your cats they probably won't need anything unless they're a little bonkers normally. Avoid ever putting you pets in cargo..
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I have used Feliway primarily to keep our cats calm while we were in the process of moving from one house to another. We placed it in a small bathroom where their litter box was located. It did the trick in keeping them calm. We also used it some after we moved into a home with much more open room space. I think it lasted longer in the smaller space (maybe 3 weeks continuously plugged in),but I did not really keep tabs on it since it serve our need in the move. Now we only use it occasionally when we may be gone for a weekend and someone other than us feeds them. It may have to do with ventilation and location of where you have it plugged in. I have used Feliway primarily to keep our cats calm while we were in the process of moving from one house to another. We placed it in a small bathroom where their litter box was located. It did the trick in keeping them calm. We also used it some after we moved into a home with much more open room space. I think it lasted longer in the smaller space (maybe 3 weeks continuously plugged in),but I did not really keep tabs on it since it serve our need in the move. Now we only use it occasionally when we may be gone for a weekend and someone other than us feeds them. It may have to do with... » Read More I have used Feliway primarily to keep our cats calm while we were in the process of moving from one house to another. We placed it in a small bathroom where their litter box was located. It did the trick in keeping them calm. We also used it some after we moved into a home with much more open room space. I think it lasted longer in the smaller space (maybe 3 weeks continuously plugged in),but I did not really keep tabs on it since it serve our need in the move. Now we only use it occasionally when we may be gone for a weekend and someone other than us feeds them. It may have to do with ventilation and location of where you have it plugged in. « Show Less
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I've heard that it can but I had no luck calming down my cat and it was only for a nail trim. But the majority of people have success with this product. Good Luck!
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I travel with cats - Siamese breeds. The adults are accustomed to travel & the expanded carrier would allow room for a small litter box. Do not know if a dog would tolerate this. Maybe if in car where it can see & talk to you. Would never leave my cat overnight in something so small unless ER.