How to choose a sedative for a cat

There are moments in life when you just need to calm your favorite cat. As a rule, these are distant (or even close) trips, an excited state after nervous shocks or the so-called "marriage" period.

Sometimes everything is different: the cat itself is not very friendly - it bites, bites, rushes at people, especially strangers, often without reason. Usually the owners of such animals to their behavior are familiar and do not suffer from the uneasy nature of their lovely little brothers. But, for example, coming to visit a child puts the behavior of a cat into question. To keep a pet under arrest is locked up - clearly not an option. In all of the above cases, it would be prudent to apply some sedative to a cat. How to choose it, what to use when choosing?

Let's start with the fact that in some situations the trip is planned for the first time, and there is no reason to believe that the animal will behave hysterically. Yes, most cats are frightened of transport, a crowd of strangers, start to panic, break out and loudly meow. But often it is quite enough to hide a pet under a jacket or under a jacket, press against him, iron ... Probably in a few minutes he will calm down and even quite purrs - caress and love is also excellent soothing for a cat, and for people too.

Nevertheless, still there are cats with a shaky nervous system, and these cases require a more serious approach.

Choosing between a drug containing medicines and herbal preparations, first try herbal medicine (herbs). It is possible that medications will cause allergies. This may not happen, not so many animals suffer from allergies. But precaution does not hurt. If suddenly herbal sedative for the cat will be weak, you can apply taken with you in advance a stronger medicine. However, if your pet is accustomed to medications and they never caused him allergic reactions, you can start safely with the second option.

Fatex drops for cats and dogs are a tool that can be purchased at veterinary pharmacies. It consists almost entirely of herbs, so it is harmless. A good effect is given by the drug with a funny name "Cat Bajun". It can be used both with nervous excitation, and in the cat's mating season.

In the most severe cases, you can use a strong sedative, but in no case do you need to apply it "just in case". When the March mood of the cat you will save only vetapteka - there is a large selection of funds for this period.

You can also use catnip. It is sold in sachets, which must be put in a cat's carry for the spread of the smell. Sometimes found in the form of a spray, spray it on the carry before and during the trip. But still it is a very weak sedative for a cat. Although the usual peppermint you can brew and forcibly pour an animal a few spoons - it perfectly promotes a sound and healthy sleep.

In addition to standard means, homeopathic sedatives are used. You can buy them in a veterinary or homeopathic pharmacy. Such drugs have an excellent effect and, when the dosage is observed, they are absolutely harmless.

Another important point - with the dosage of absolutely any drug, consider for how long you need to calm the animal. It is not necessary to stuff the poor thing with a daily rate if there is a half-hour trip. And, of course, do not abuse such trips - as they say, "cats are also people," and also do not want to get nervous much. Yes, and the medicine to take our dear little animals oh, they do not like! Lovely creatures, beautiful and responsive. Sitting at home and going to the yard for a walk - that's what their vocation is ...