I'm just looking to see if anyone has any experience with medication to control anxiety, and if it worked for you. I have a 4 year old spayed female who had 4 homes before she was a year old (not because of any issues on her part). I have noticed that she is extremely anxious and does not react well to change. She has gone so far as to pee on a desk at face level while I was sitting there, all because I switched HER blanketI have tried calming collars, feliway, and natural remedies, with no change. I am going to be moving in with my BF a little over a month and really think getting her away from the craziness of this house (6 other cats, plus 3 dogs) would help her a lot. Plus, she is extremely attached to me.
I'm seriously considering medication for her. I think "resetting" her will help her calm down and solve the litterbox problems (she pees outside the box and sprays). She has no medical issues per the vet. I already have a room set up for her there and have a plan to introduce her slowly to the house and resident cat.
So my real question is, how has your experience with anxiety reducing medication been? I've been reading it can take as long as a few weeks before it really kicks in, so I would like to get her started on it soon.
I'm seriously considering medication for her. I think "resetting" her will help her calm down and solve the litterbox problems (she pees outside the box and sprays). She has no medical issues per the vet. I already have a room set up for her there and have a plan to introduce her slowly to the house and resident cat.
So my real question is, how has your experience with anxiety reducing medication been? I've been reading it can take as long as a few weeks before it really kicks in, so I would like to get her started on it soon.