Does The Feliway Diffusers Really Work?

[Yanaka]

I’m late to the party, but it sounds to me like she’d still be better off staying at your apartment during the weekends when you’re gone. Adding a cat + a dog + changing territories so often (your parents’ house not being her territory she could feel threatened all weekend) sounds like it’s wayyy too much for a cat who isn’t naturally flexible.

 

[momof3b1g]

Have you tried cbd? Shelves around the house?

Where do you get those? I have been wanting to do that

 

[maggie101]

Got mine at a small pet store

 

[sargon]

Good call on not declawing, it generally worsens aggression. Feliway is worth trying, it works sometimes, and is a lot easier than medication. SSRIs often do work for aggression in cats, but your vet sounds right on with their desire to start with trying environmental and behavioral management, first ( they're cheaper, easier, healthier, and you still need to do them even with mood stabilizers that are prescribed at proper doses.)

My cat is on "kitty prozac" for anxiety and aggression, and it helps a lot, but it isn't a magical light switch that instantly stops all behavioral issues. It'll take time and behavioral work, but if you've exhausted all other options, it may (in my experience) help.

P.S. If you do decide to go the mood stabilizer route, be sure to let your vet know that you just want a type and dose to reduce anxiety and aggression and not just tranquilize your cat.