My anxious cat jumps at noises and pees indoors. What can I do?

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Our cat is very nerves and will jump at any noise that he will hear even while he is sleeping also he has started to wee and poo in my bedroom not all the time just every now and then we don't go mad at he because he's so nerves as it is we don't want to make he any worse also he is an indoor cat and doesn't go outside he is sleeping with me atm but will jump at any noise I make so is there anything I can do for him please thankyou Nella. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Hi Nella, I'm so sorry that Patches is such a nervous cat. I have a few suggestions for you to try to decrease stress. One option for decreasing stress is to add a Feliway Diffuser ( https://www.feliway.com ) to your house. This is a calming pheromone that will work for a month. I have also had luck with Rescue Remedy ( http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-pet/ ) which can be added to the water. You could also consider calming music specifically for cats ( http://throughadogsear.com/tace/through-a-cats-ear-1-music-for-calming/ ). If Patches continues to be so nervous, it may be time to take him to your veterinarian for a physical exam and discussion about possible anti-anxiety medication. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

My anxious cat jumps at noises and pees indoors. What can I do?

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