Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 21 years and 2 months old | 9 lbs
My cat is 20 years old. We are moving in June across country and she is a terrible traveler with explosive diarrhea. Any recommendations to safely sedate her while traveling and/or calm her bowel issues?
1 Answer
Published on March 23rd, 2019
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Molly. I recommend discussing the use of gabapentin with her veterinarian. This medication can cause sedation and calming effects in cats. A probiotic such as Fortiflora can help with GI distress. Her veterinarian may prescribe an antibiotic to have on hand as well in case the diarrhea occurs. I hope this information helps!
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