I understand that the laundry room door is open so Rue is free to leave IF he wants to. From what you write he wants to hide behind the washer / dryer. What happens when you do laundry? I think it would be adding to his stress level. Hasten to add that I'm not suggesting you go to a laundromat, just asking what the cat does when machines are in operation.
My feeling would be to move him to your bedroom complete with food, water, litter pan and hiding places. Then close the door and allow him to decompress. Quiet, privacy, and you sleeping there at night.
Cannot cold turkey off Prozac. Important to taper off.
Not the same at all but - We had a couple of instances of misdirected aggression. My vet has used Prozac for one client's cat but prefers Valium, which worked very well for our two cats. Not every medication works the same on every individual.
Here's hoping your poor boy can leave the black hole that has him so terrified.
My feeling would be to move him to your bedroom complete with food, water, litter pan and hiding places. Then close the door and allow him to decompress. Quiet, privacy, and you sleeping there at night.
Cannot cold turkey off Prozac. Important to taper off.
Not the same at all but - We had a couple of instances of misdirected aggression. My vet has used Prozac for one client's cat but prefers Valium, which worked very well for our two cats. Not every medication works the same on every individual.
Here's hoping your poor boy can leave the black hole that has him so terrified.