My 10 month old cat has stress induced cystitis. Basically from what I understand is she gets so stressed she gives herself an infection that irritates her bladder. She went 3 weeks without a flare up (I got feliway, a new cat tree, and I’ve been trying to make our home as calm as possible). My hypothesis is that she gets stressed out if I spend the night away. She’s pretty attached to me.
My vet gave us some pain medicine (gabapentin) and a prescription for science diet stress relief food. I’m not completely against the food, but I’d rather not have to to that due to the cost and because my other cat would have to eat it too but he has a sensitive stomach. I’d rather not mess with it.
I was wondering if maybe there are any good alternatives to chill her out? Like maybe drops I could put in her food as needed or something like that? Any similar experiences or recommendations? Thank you!!!
My vet gave us some pain medicine (gabapentin) and a prescription for science diet stress relief food. I’m not completely against the food, but I’d rather not have to to that due to the cost and because my other cat would have to eat it too but he has a sensitive stomach. I’d rather not mess with it.
I was wondering if maybe there are any good alternatives to chill her out? Like maybe drops I could put in her food as needed or something like that? Any similar experiences or recommendations? Thank you!!!