How to calm an injured cat in a crate after coming home from hospital?

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Hi- our cat was very injured last week and she is coming home from the hospital tomorrow. We got her a "cage" so when we are gone, her brother doesn't lick her wounds or take off her bandages. I am looking to find a background for the cage that will calm her down, instead of just a white wall. Do you know what pictures calm cats down? Thanks! Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 2 months old | 8 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm so sorry to hear that Zoe was hurt. I don't know that there is anything published about attractive pictures, but I do have some tips. 1) Cats love looking out windows - consider putting her crate on a table or stable piece of furniture so she can look out. On a related note, cats are less anxious up high than they are on the ground so this can help with both of those. 2) Ideally the cage or play pen is large enough to keep a litter box at least 2 feet from her food and water. Either way, space them as far apart as possible 3) Consider Feliway products. These are cat- appeasing pheremones that truly do decrease stress and anxiety in cats. 4) Consider keeping the brother in another section of the home if he is likely to stress Zoe out. At this point, I'd rather he be stressed than Zoe. 5) Administer all pain medications as prescribed as this will be very important in keeping Zoe calm and comfortable. Best wishes to you and Zoe!

How to calm an injured cat in a crate after coming home from hospital?

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