My cat is scared of me after vet visits and medicine. What to do?

I think your kitty is upset with you and thinks you abandoned him at the vet. Leave him alone for a day or two, feed him his very favorite food and start petting him gently while he eats. He will come around and eventually like you again. Obviously he is very attached to you or he would not be so grumpy now. I think you might ask around and find out from other cat owners which vet they recommend, as Maddy may not be happy to go to your present vet. This does not mean your vet is a bad vet, just that Maddy might not like him. Give him lots of TLC when he lets you again and all will be well.

Yes, he will get back to normal. Try to get him to play with you. Offer him treats. Pick up his food and feed him the first few kibbles by hand. Don't force Chimpu to be around you otherwise and he will come around quickly. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

A pheromone product such as Feliway spray or plug in diffuser may decrease any lingering anxiety or aggression related to the kitten. It may take some time. Be patient and do not force your cat to interact. Use praise and rewards to regain trust. If the behavior persists, have Lilly examined by your veterinarian. A sudden change in behavior can frequently be indicative of illness or injury.

When cats get spooked or frightened by something, it often takes them a few days to completely calm down again - so this is not unusual. The best thing to do is leave her alone and give her space. You can try using a Feliway pheromone diffuser and/or a daily calming supplement like Anxitane to help reduce her anxiety, if you want to.

If this just happened today I would give Hades time. Cats can get very stressed out and it may just take time for Hades to feel more comfortable again. If this happened weeks ago then I would recommend discussing this with your veterinarian to see if they have anxiety medication for Hades to feel much better. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi there! It can often take several days for cats to fully calm down and return to normal after a stressful event, so I would tend to agree with your vet - it's likely that he just needs more time. You can try using a Feliway pheromone diffuser to help him relax, or a natural calming supplement such as Composure or Zylkene to see if this helps.

That is very strange that Finn is suddenly afraid of you, and I can understand that would be upsetting to you as well. I would give him space for now, do not approach him or make any movements toward him. Should he approach you, allow him to do it, but don't say anything or make any sudden movements. You can quietly put some treats next to you if he approaches you, and he may come up beside you to eat them. Very quietly praise him if he does this, and slowly reach your hand out to pet him. Leave it outstretched, and he can chose to rub against it if he wants. Should he chose to do this, again praise him quietly and offer him a treat. Allow him to come to you, not the other way around, and quietly praise him and give him treats when he does this. It will show him that coming up to you and getting love from you is a positive experience.