I'm not sure.. I know that the advice I've been given suggests keeping them on it temporarily for several months.. three or four.. long enough for the cat to forget the behavior, basically. I'm not sure what she would need, though.
That's what I said when I posted yesterday--take her to the vet and have him give her something to sedate her, then spend a few hours petting her and talking calmly to her to gain her trust. I'm hoping she'd remember the kindness and gentleness that was shown to her once she "wakes" from the sedation...Originally Posted by CatsAreBetter
Man, this was so totally a question for the cat behaviorist, Kerry. Um, I think I'd see about potentially drugging her for a short term, let her calm down some, perhaps someone can actually spend time with her that's making progress.. and she might even take to another kitty?
If the choices are drugs or euthanasia, I'm thinking drugs are a way to start. If it's an issue of cost, let me know and maybe I can help offset the cost of the drugs for her a little.
I had a feral cat Tigger who was sedated at the vet when they had to draw blood. Even though he was bonded to me, he actually freaked out as the sedation wore off and tried to bite me. It made him worse rather than calm.Originally Posted by menasmom
That's what I said when I posted yesterday--take her to the vet and have him give her something to sedate her, then spend a few hours petting her and talking calmly to her to gain her trust. I'm hoping she'd remember the kindness and gentleness that was shown to her once she "wakes" from the sedation...