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What can I do to help my kitten with car anxiety on a long road trip?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 6 days old | 2 lbs

I just got an 8 week old kitten. She has really bad anxiety in the car and I need to take her on a 2 hour road trip. What would you recommend to sedate her on the ride?

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 22nd, 2017

I would suggest feliway spray; http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=1061 Feliway Spray quickly puts an end to stress-related behavior like cat urine marking and inappropriate scratching. Use Feliway to treat surfaces your pet has already marked, as well as prominent objects that could be future targets. It also helps comfort your cat in new or stressful environments such as the veterinarian's office, a new home (or home with multiple cats), while traveling or boarding, and when introducing new cats to your home.

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