 It is important that you manage and reduce stress in your cat as much as you can because if your cat is stressed, they can become both emotionally and physically unwell and may develop physical illnesses as well as display problem behavior. The social environment. For multiple cat households, you need to ensure there is no displacement or aggressive behavior between cats. Each cat should feel safe and meet its basic needs, including food and water access and a safe space. Hormonal changes can cause variations in the cat's social interactions, and, as a responsible multi-cat owner, you should always be observant of the cat's interaction to make sure every cat can feel safe. If you notice displacement and aggressions, separating the cats and starting with some positive socialization training will be necessary. Recognize separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is a fairly common problem in pets. If you must be away working most of the day, try leaving entertainment and interactive toys to keep your cat engaged. Do not make a big deal when leaving or when arriving back in the house. If these methods don't work, consider getting a pet sitter or a second cat to keep your lonely cat company while you are away. Use pheromone diffusers. Synthetic pheromone diffusers work by sending a feel-good signal to cats helping them calm down and feel safe and at home. Different formulations are available, depending on if you have a multiple cat household or a single cat. Pheromone diffusers might take some time to work, but they are a very effective option to help your cat feel calm, safe, and at home in a different environment. Try a cat calming spray. There are several options in the market for cat calming sprays. Some have relaxing herb blends, and others work similarly to pheromone diffusers. If you are already using the pheromone diffusers at home, the same brand spray might be very useful for on-the-go and travel situations. It can be sprayed over the blankets in the transport box, car, or hotel room and will help your cat feel calm and at home anywhere. Try some calming music. Yes, calming music works wonders for some cats suffering from anxiety. It is worth giving it a shot to provide a more cat-friendly environment to your cat prone to anxiety. Hello. This video is sponsored by Beemix Pets. Are you looking for high-quality cat collars at an affordable cost? Check out BeemixPets.com. Use coupon code Kittenlife, to get 20% off. Plan and use training and desensitization methods. Traveling can be a bit stressful for cats. Bringing your cat to voluntarily go into the travel box and having a positive association with it will go a long way in building its confidence and comfort in it. As a rule, the cat should get a reward for going into the travel box multiple times. Those rewards will help the cat feel more confident. Use calming supplements. L-Tryptophan, Alpha-Casazapine, L-Theanine, and Choline are some examples of supplements that can help your cat deal with anxiety. L-Tryptophan and Alpha-Casazapine have proven effective in reducing the cat's anxiety. Alpha-Casazapine is a bioactive peptide from the cow's milk protein casein that has an anxiolytic effect like that of benzodiazepines. L-Tryptophan is an amino acid that is important in the production of serotonin, the feel-good neurotransmitter, of the brain. L-Theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves that has proven anti-anxiety effects in humans and animals. Choline is a precursor to the neurochemical dopamine, linked to feelings of pleasure and well-being. Try calming herbal blends. Valerian root, catnip, cat time, and licorice root are some herbal blends that have calming and feel-good effects on cats. As a sniffing toy or as a tea, this herbal compound might be just what your cat needs to calm down and deal with anxiety. We recommend using these herbs in advance if you plan to use them for a specific event, such as traveling, as you can study the effects and duration of them. Some cats do not react at all to some herbs. Speak to the vet about the possibility of anti-anxiety medications. If none of the these are enough to help your cat deal with anxiety and stress, speak to the veterinarian about the possibility of long-term or short-term anxiety medications. Depending on your cat's specific needs, the veterinarian will be able to prescribe something that helps your kitty stay calm. We recommend using this as a last resource, as most cases can be solved naturally without using these medicines. The medicines could have secondary effects and tend to be addictive. They are an effective last resource, but make sure you have exhausted all other options first. // If you enjoyed this video, kindly press the like button. Also don't forget to subscribe with notifications on, so that you don't miss out on videos like this. Thank you for watching.