She's bleeding on my bed again

lizardlady · Feb 17, 2017, 08:24 PM

Lark, I know you said you decided against the Feliway, but it would help calm her when she's in your room. You can get one at Wal-Mart. I bought mine from Jeffer's pet supply (Jeffers.com) cheaper than I saw it anywhere else.

Royal Canin has a prescription cat food that helps with the crystals. It's kind of expensive, but works wonders for my male cat with a problem with crystals. It smells so good the others beg for it. Hmmm, I just remembered my vet carries the same formula in cat treats. Maybe you could try Evy on those?

Another idea... I give my dog melatonin to calm him when there are storms or other loud noises. You could investigate if it is safe for cats. It's fairly inexpensive and very helpful with BG's fear of loud noises.

I did some poking around on the web and found this...

Can I Give My Cat Melatonin?

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Can I Give My Cat Melatonin? Answer: As Directed by a Vet

Melatonin is given to cats by their owners and veterinarians for numerous reasons such as, hair loss, anxiety, certain noise phobias, and to help induce sleep. Melatonin is best known for the ability to to regulate body rhythms and reproductive cycles.

Although this drug is mostly safe and can be found over the counter in most health food stores, it should be used under a veterinarian’s orders since this drug is not regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), but it can be prescribed legally by your veterinarian as an extra-label drug.

How Melatonin Is Dosed
For a cat melatonin is usually dosed at 0.5 to 0.8 mg per cat by mouth when it is needed or every 12 or more hours. This is a medication and should be prescribed by a veterinarian, who knows how much melatonin your cat should have. The dosage will also be dependent on what your cat is being treated for, and the size of your cat. Your cat’s response to the medication should also be noted and dated to show your veterinarian at the next appointment. If you think your cat is having an allergic reaction to the medicine, then you should go in as soon as possible.

Purchasing Melatonin Supplements
Melatonin supplements can be found at most health food stores as well as drug stores. Be careful when giving your cat melatonin without the supervision of your cat’s veterinarian because it is only sold in 1 or 3 mg capsules. There is a liquid version however, it can be stronger than the capsules so read the label very closely if you are not going to ask for your veterinarian’s advice. Which is strongly recommended, for the health and well-being of your cat.

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