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How to calm my cat's anxiety and stress-related bladder issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 4 years and 6 months old | 10 lbs

Hi, so merlin has just been taken in with bladder blockage most likely due to stress and he has had two fits at different times whilst going to the vets can you suggest anything that will calm him down and lessen his anxiety

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Published on May 20th, 2017

I like to use Feliway spray, Royal Canin urinary Calm diet, anti-anxiety meds like Lorazepam as-needed, pain meds like long-acting buprenorphine, Zylkene, and sometimes antidepressants like Clomicalm or generic Prozac. All of these things work synergistically to reduce stress for many cats, and you can try all or one or two at a time.

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