Cats feel surrounded by love and warmth, allowing them to feel a sense of truly restful sleep. What's Included If you have a cat with an anxious personality, you can give these daily or you can administer them as needed during particularly stressful times. Some of our favorite calming aids for cats are now on sale ahead of Cyber Monday! The Feliway Optimum Enhanced Calming Plug-In Diffuser, the Feliway Classic Calming Spray for Cats, and the ThunderShirt Anxiety Vest for Cats are all marked down. Vetriscience Composure Chews are also on sale.

While the relation between chemical signals in the environment and your cat’s stress levels is not well understood, some small studies have shown promising results. A primary pheromone found in Feliway diffusers significantly reduces urine spraying, which can be a strong indicator of stress. It’s worth disclosing that some studies have been funded by the Feliway’s manufacturer, Ceva Santé Animale. More research into the uses of synthetic pheromones is welcome, but for now there is good reason to believe that a Feliway Diffuser can be an effective stress reliever for many cats. Choose from a broad selection of cat blanket options in various colours, sizes, designs and fabrics.Pamper your furry friend with our self-calming and soothing blanket that is fully equipped with cozy faux and mimics the ultra comfort of a mother’s fur coat. It is proven to help ease anxiety and initiates the nervous system to calm down and relax faster. Faux sheepskin: if you are looking for something a bit cosier for your cat to snuggle up to, there are also a range of cat blankets made from materials such as faux sheepskin, perfect for a regal feline who likes to recline on their bed and watch the world go by! While using beneficial bacteria to alter hormonal chemistry is a cutting edge field, Purina claims to have found improvements in anxious behaviors, while further promoting play and sociability. The supplements can be used long-term for especially anxious cats, or used for a few weeks or months after a major change, such as moving to a new home. So far, probiotic calming for pets looks very promising, with institutions like the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine monitoring the field’s progress.

While there is some evidence for chamomile’s calming properties in humans, more study is needed to determine how much cats may benefit from the same effects. Similarly, while hemp seed oil is a good source of omega fatty acids and other beneficial nutrients, there’s no evidence demonstrating that the scent alone will have a proven calming effect on cats. But while there’s little reason to believe that Fresh Step Calm will have a significant effect on your cat’s mood or behavior, its scent can still make your litter box area a more soothing space for you. We’ve tested more than 20 popular and bestselling cat litters, both in our New York testing lab and in the homes of dozens of volunteer cat owners. Fresh Step Clean Paws Calm Clumping Cat Litter was one of the highest rated litters in our latest round of tests. The dosage, or amount of chews you give, depends on your cat’s weight but if you’re not getting the results you want, you can double the amount with no adverse effects. You can also break a treat into pieces if a smaller bite is more appealing to your cat or you want to offer them a smaller dose. We found that they’re easiest to feed them to your cat by adding them to their first meal of the day. The Feliway Optimum Enhanced Calming diffuser can help calm your cat in stressful situations like moving, the introduction of a new baby or pet, and during disruptive events like thunderstorms and fireworks.Sprays and plug-ins work by releasing calming pheromones into the air that are calming and help kitty relax,” Dr. Satchu told The Spruce Pets. “Treats use a blend of calming and relaxing herbs, similar to how some teas work for people.”