My cat has FHS. Is Zylkene safe or are there other calming options?

Calming supplements containing typtophan and b vitamins such as kalm aid can be very helpful in such cases, as can acupuncture although in many cases we do not know the exact cause, any relief of symptoms is positive

Poor Chole! If she does have feline hyperesthesia syndrome, this condition can often be successfully treated with steroids such as prednisone, a pain medication called gabapentin, and sometimes even an anti-seizure medication called phenobarbital. It can take some trial and error to find the best medication (or combination of meds) to control symptoms in some cats, but these three drugs are often a good starting point. All of these are prescription medications, so I would recommend taking Chole to the vet for an exam to discuss this issue and get her started on appropriate treatment.

There are many options from dietary supplements such as zylkene or kalm aid, pheromone diffusers and prescription anxiety medications. For renovation works, a short stay in a cattery could also be considered and may be less stressful than house and disruption at home

Regularly scheduled feeding times (feed her twice a day) and play periods, for example, may help keep an insecure cat relaxed and well exercised. And any type of physical activity that may irritate or overstimulate the cat—such as scratching its back—must certainly be avoided. Leave out a little catnip fo Luna, and change her toys regularly so she doesn't get bored with them. Put on music or a "cat video" when you have to be gone. Provide a perch for her so she can comfortably watch what’s going on outside as long as this isn’t a trigger for her. Provide scratching posts and structures to climb on. Finally, keep her schedule as regular as possible.

Please do not give her that supplement as there is no research on how it will affect her. You should get a few Feliway dispensers and distribute them all over the house, This emits a calming and "happy" pheromone which takes a lot of stress. You will need to do this for about three months, and by then the stress should be gone and she should be able to deal with all the companion animals in your household.

Hi there. Yes, in general, Zylkene is a good choice for a natural calming supplement for dogs with anxiety. However, I would also say that if his anxiety is severe, it's unlikely that a natural supplement alone will make a significant difference. If you didn't feel that the fluoxetine worked well for him, I would suggest talking to your vet about trying a different medication - just as in humans, it often takes some trial and error to find the best choice for each individual patient. Some other daily meds that could be considered would include sertraline, paroxetine, clomipramine, trazodone, or clonidine.

There is so much that we don’t know about feline hyperesthesia syndrome. Some feel it maybe a form a seizure disorder. Some feel it can be triggered by a virus. Gabapentin is a pain medication that can also be helpful with seizure disorders and it is commonly used in these cases. Some patients seem to resolve in time on their own and others seem to deal with it life long. Unfortunately we still have more questions then we do answers about this process in veterinary medicine. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.