How to calm an aggressive cat for a long car trip and carrier entry?

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Aggressive stray cat with trust issues, getting ready to relocate from ohio to Florida by car. Harrness partially on need something to calm her enough to fasten harness, get her into pet carrier and help destress her experience as much as possible. Suggestions please? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year and 11 months old | 6 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Ohio to Florida is a very long drive for a stressed out kitty. I would consider the use of pharmaceuticals to relieve the anxiety associated with this trip. There are drugs that can both relieve stress and / or tranquilize scrappy for moderated to extended periods of time. Also, you are speaking about a harness. Are you not intending on placing Scrappy in a crate / cat carrier for the trip? I would definitely reconsider if this is your plan, as this sort of confinement will certainly make Scrappy feel more comfortable. You can also add something like a Feliway spay to the carrier, which is a pheromonal substance designed to keep cats calmer. Hope this helps and good luck with your move!

How to calm an aggressive cat for a long car trip and carrier entry?

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