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Calming products for cats

Written by Meanne | November 2, 2026

Cats are sensitive animals that are strongly attached to their familiar surroundings. Even a small change at home can cause stress, let alone a major event such as moving house, a car journey, a flight or the bangs of fireworks. Fortunately, there are calming products for cats that can help your cat feel calmer and safer in these situations. In this blog, you can read when a calming supplement or aid may be useful, how to use it and what to look out for.

Calming products for cats during car journeys

A car journey can be a real ordeal for many cats. Unfamiliar sounds, vibrations and smells can make your cat tense or even panicked. This often manifests as meowing, panting, trembling or even urinating in the carrier.

A mild calming product based on natural ingredients such as valerian, L-tryptophan or lemon balm can help calm your cat during the journey. You can also consider pheromone sprays such as Feliway Classic Spray, which you can spray inside the carrier before departure.

Does your cat also suffer from travel sickness, such as vomiting or drooling, while travelling? If so, Puur Tour is a natural solution that can be used for both car journeys and flights.

Tip: Always test the calming product a few days before departure to see how your cat reacts.

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Calming products for fear of fireworks

For many cats, fireworks are pure horror. The loud bangs, flashes of light and unfamiliar sounds can cause severe fear responses, such as hiding, trembling or hissing.

A natural supplement such as Dr. Ann’s Stress Reduction or the complete Prevention Pack for Fear of Fireworks can help support your cat during this stressful period.

In addition, the Feliway Optimum Diffuser provides calming pheromone signals around the home.

Start in good time: You will achieve the best results if you begin taking measures four weeks before New Year’s Eve. You can also visit our special fireworks page: Prepare your pet for New Year’s Eve!

Calming products for cats during flights

Flying is an unnatural and intense experience for cats. Unfamiliar smells and sounds, lots of movement and often long waiting times can cause considerable stress.

A suitable calming product for your cat during a flight can help make the journey more peaceful. Consider natural supplements or pheromone products such as Feliway Spray, which you can use inside the carrier. Combine this with a supplement such as Puur Nervo for additional relaxation.

Please note: When travelling by air, it is advisable to contact your veterinarian in advance, especially for international flights or longer journeys. For cats that also become travel sick easily, you can use Puur Tour to reduce travel sickness without causing drowsiness.

Calming products for cats when moving house

For a cat, moving house means new smells, unfamiliar sounds, different routines and the loss of its territory. It is no wonder that this causes a great deal of stress.

Use a calming supplement to reduce your cat’s stress levels. Products such as the Feliway Optimum Diffuser help create a familiar feeling in the new home.

You should also provide a safe room containing familiar items, such as the cat’s old bed or a blanket with your scent.

Start preparing in good time!

What can you expect from a calming product?

A calming product is not a miracle cure, but it can give your cat a little extra support during stressful situations. Always combine it with good preparation, a safe hiding place and predictable routines.

Do you have questions about which calming product is best suited to your cat and situation? Please feel free to contact us at veterinarian@vetsend.co.uk.

View our full range of cat food and supplements to support fear, behaviour and stress in cats.

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