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How to reduce stress when taking your cat out

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Davis
When taking your cat out, you can choose to use a cat bag or a flight cage, and put some of its favorite toys or familiar things in the cat bag or flight cage to reduce the stimulation of the cat from the unfamiliar environment. Secondly, you also need to choose suitable travel tools, preferably driving by yourself. In addition, you can spray some pheromones in the cat's backpack or on the owner's body. This is something that can soothe the mood and effectively relieve the cat's tension and anxiety.

1. Use a cat bag or aviation cage

Cats are timid animals by nature, so if you want to take the cat out, it is best to put the cat in a cat bag or aviation cage. At the same time, the owner can Putting items such as blankets that your cat is familiar with in the cage or bag can effectively reduce the cat’s stress response to unfamiliar environments.

2. Choose appropriate travel tools

Unpleasant transportation methods will also bring stress to cats, because the noise, dust, and strangers on the road will make cats feel scared. Therefore, it is recommended that owners drive their own car when taking their cat out. This will make the cat feel safer. If there is no car, you can also choose to take a taxi.

3. Use pheromones

Pheromones are liquids that release pheromones into the air and can relieve cats' emotions. Therefore, the owner can spray a little pheromones on the cat bag in advance, so that when the cat is put into the cat bag, it can relieve the cat's tension and reduce the stress response. In addition, you can try using pheromones to relieve the stress response, anxiety, and pressure caused by moving to a new home.