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Why is my cat suddenly scared of everything? How can I calm her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Angora | Female | 7 months and 4 days old | 5.071 lbs

Sabi seems to scared of everything,sound. We recently started bathing her and also had few consultations with doctors. She behaves differently with us than she used to. What do I do to kick her fear?

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Answered By Lotus Altholtz

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist

Published on April 19th, 2019

Cats usually do not need to be bathed and are typically extremely stressed by water baths. I recommend stopping the baths and ordering a liquid calming supplement called VetriScience composure which when given daily often relieves anxiety in cats and dogs. Getting Feliway calming pheromone plug ins can be very helpful as well. Both are available on chewy.com or PetCo.com. Good luck!

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