Why is my cat anxious and quiet after a vet visit? Is it normal?

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My 16 year old kittie Casey who is usually very vocal and confident had a vet home visit checkup and was very upset/aggressive during the ordeal. It's been 24 hours later and Casey seems hyper alert, insecure, appetite has lessened and "talking" has temporary ceased. I contacted my vet and she didn't seem very concerned and to give him space to recalibrate. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! It can often take several days for cats to fully calm down and return to normal after a stressful event, so I would tend to agree with your vet - it's likely that he just needs more time. You can try using a Feliway pheromone diffuser to help him relax, or a natural calming supplement such as Composure or Zylkene to see if this helps.

Why is my cat anxious and quiet after a vet visit? Is it normal?

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