A few days ago, I found a cat in the bushes near my house. She was very thin and covered in fleas. She has been staying at my house for a few days now, and she seems to get very stressed whenever I have to leave the house. In an attempt to soothe her, I put 100% lavender oil into the air purifier and got her some toys. However, she doesn’t seem interested in any of the toys at all. I’m worried that I might be making her separation anxiety worse. I know she’s still adjusting to being here, but I want to do everything I can to make her comfortable. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Feliway cat spray (calming phermoness) is more effective than lavender. Let kitty more time in order to adapt to being indoor-she may start moving around as she gets used to it.
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I had seen things about calming pheromones but put the lavender in just until I had done more research on the pheromones. I will get to that. Seems that that might be one of the best options.
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Have had the best experience when I USE lavender alongside Feliway. My 11-year-old pastel calico is skiddish ( actually an all-out coward) and would wet itself with fear. Running straight lavender did not help, and neither did running straight Feliway. If I run them at the same time, however, I can reach over to pet Halibel without it making her bolt out of the room, and the next thing I am mopping the floor.
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Get rid of the lavender ASAP.