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skippy05
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From:Philadelphia, PA
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posted 11-18-2003 03:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for skippy05     Edit/Delete Message
Anyone have any experience with Buspirone, valium or depo provera in cats?
I have been reading about the problems with cats spraying due to stress etc.
These are the drugs that come up to control the problems.
Anyone have a male cat that is very aggressive & territorial & the vet has prescribed these drugs for the cat??
THANKS

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dolly
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posted 11-18-2003 05:42 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for dolly     Edit/Delete Message
I haven't used vet prescribed meds as I try to be as 'natural' as I can for my kitties. For stress, you might want to try Rescue Remedy, it is all natural and has no side effects. It's available at nutrition stores like GNC. I've been using it to help my cat introductions. You may also want to try Feliway which is a synthetic pheromone which is supposed to calm them. I haven't tried this but it is supposed to be good for territorial issues.

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skippy05
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posted 11-18-2003 06:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for skippy05     Edit/Delete Message
Yes, I agree as far as natural but when it comes to destroying the house (& my sanity)
there doesn't seem to be much of an alternative.
I have Feliway (both the plug in & the spray)
& I tried the Rescue Remedy.
I have seen this cat actually eat cat litter!
Is he mental?

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Caitlyn
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posted 11-18-2003 06:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Caitlyn     Edit/Delete Message
It certainly sounds like your cat may have some unresolved issues!

Eating cat litter is not normal in my estimation, my aunts cat started to do it after a stroke, when he developed severe senility.

I would have another chat with your vet to see if there is an illness causing his behaviour as feliway or rescue remedy usually solve behavioural problems.

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Jamiya
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posted 11-19-2003 06:28 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jamiya     Edit/Delete Message
Wow. Rescue Remedy is for people, too? Interesting!

I'm going to have to pick some of that up. Have you people who have used it for your cats (or dogs) actually seen a difference in their behavior? Has anyone tried it on themselves?

I am thinking of trying it on my cats, who are stressed about the puppy (chasing them) and an upcoming trip to the vet.


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skippy05
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posted 11-19-2003 10:16 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for skippy05     Edit/Delete Message
Well, the rescue remedy might be working, I am not really sure.
BUT, I have read other comments from people that it does work.
(I would have to see how he acts over a weekend, as I am at work all day & can't see what he is up to!)
It costs about $15. for a small bottle, but you can probably find it cheaper.
Try starting a new message with that as the topic

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fleafly
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posted 11-19-2003 02:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for fleafly     Edit/Delete Message
I have heard of people medicating their cats for spraying and that it worked. Most people are able to wean them off the medicine. If the rescue remedies work that is great. If natural solutions don't work sometimes drugs are necessary. If your cat is stressed or upset to the point of spraying he probably has other problems that you don't know about. Don't feel bad about trying medication if it is the last resort.


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