Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old
Good afternoon. My cat, Felix, always gets nervous when he's in the car. In every car ride he starts hyperventilating and sometimes relieves himself, alternating between N.1 and 2. But today he threw up with foam when we were coming back from the vet. Is that normal?
1 Answer
Published on January 2nd, 2018
This can be normal during times of stress. c Car rides and vet visits can be stressful. Give Felix some time to settle down when you get home. Allow small amounts of water. He should be fine in a couple hours. You can use a pheromone product, such as Feliway spray, to decrease anxiety. Rescue Remedy for Pets may also work. Discuss anti nausea medications for motion sickness as well as anti anxiety medication with your veterinarian to prevent future episodes.
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