Can stress make my cat throw up?
Yes. The cat gut and nervous system are tightly coupled, and stressors can produce GI upset. Usually short-lived.
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How can I reduce my cat’s stress at the vet?
Carrier acclimation, calm pheromone spray, low-stress vet practice, and quiet handling. Why the carrier is the biggest lever.
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What are signs of cat anxiety?
Hiding, over-grooming, litter box avoidance, decreased appetite, repetitive behavior. The cat-specific cues humans often miss.
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Do calming collars work for cats?
Mixed evidence and a real safety concern. Diffusers have better data; collars can be safety risks for free-roaming cats.
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Do pheromone diffusers actually work for cats?
Modestly, yes — for specific applications like scratching and multi-cat tension. The marketing oversells; the data shows a real but small effect.
