HOW CAN I SOOTHE AND CALM MY CAT?
Exercise Can Help
If your cat has a sudden change in temperament or is acting out, visit a veterinarian to rule out any health issues. After you get a clean bill of health, chat with your vet about other options to help calm your kitty. Sometimes things like extra play and exercise can help.
Your cat can work out a lot of stress simply by scratching and climbing to high spaces. So adding scratching posts and cat trees around your home may help. Just like exercise can help calm people down, exercise can do the same for your cat. Grab some kibble and toss it down the hallway and encourage your cat to chase each bite. Or, get a feather wand and tempt your kitty out of hiding for a rousing game of chase. Just remember that if your cat isn't familiar with toys, she may need time to get used to them.
Distracting your kitty with mental exercises can also help build her confidence. Give her interactive toys that require problem-solving to get the treats inside. Or start clicker training and teach her tricks. These types of activities can do wonders in reducing stress and boosting confidence levels.
Comfort Zone Products Can Help
Comfort Zone products focus on your cat's e-meow-tional health, not just his physical health, which is vital when helping a nervous, scared cat. By mimicking your cat's calming pheromones, these products signal to him that everything is okay, helping your cat maintain a normal emotional balance.
Plug a Comfort Zone Calming Diffuser into rooms where your cat spends most of his time (including his "safe space" if you set one up). Consider putting on a Comfort Zone Calming Collar, so the calming signals are with him wherever he goes in your home or outside. If you have more than one cat, try the Comfort Zone Multi-Cat Diffuser in the rooms where your cats tend to be around each other.
Sometimes a stressed-out cat needs help to find that calm state of mind. By providing a safe space and a lot of love and patience, you can help your scared little furball come out of his shell.