My anxious cat bites. Are there anxiety meds in treat form?

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on February 10th, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! An anti-anxiety medication can be considered. Something else that can be considered is a product that can help decrease any stress a cat may have and may help correct behaviors. This is called Feliway which you may obtain online or at your local pet store. Good luck and have a good night!

  

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• Answered By Rebecca, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 26th, 2017

  There are many different classifications of medication that can be used to help treat anxiety in pets. Some are benzodiazepines, such as Valium. Some antidepressants have been found to be beneficial in pets. Some are medications that may also have uses for seizures, some are sedatives and even some anti-histamines may have anxiolytic affects. Your veterinarian will evaluate your pets health and behavior to make the best recommendation for your pet. Some medications are meant for daily use with behavior modification and others may just be for occasional, as needed use. But without modifying environment and training medications alone have limitied efficacy.

  

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 18th, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
  
  Yes, they are all human medications used off label in animals. There are long acting drugs like prozac, zoloft, clomicalm, etc and then short acting medications like trazadone, acepromazine, xanax, etc. These drugs need to be prescribed by your Vet and work best with behavioral training.
  
  I hope this helps and I wish you and Buddy the best!

  

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