Use of oral trazodone for sedation in Cats

The latest census on pets in the United States shows that only half of all owned cats receive annual veterinary care, a decrease of 13.5% since 2006. One of the major factors contributing to this decline is cats' resistance to transportation and examination. Many cats struggle against being placed in their carriers and may even become aggressive to their owners. After the combined stressors of confinement and transportation, cats can be in a state of high arousal or anxiety, increasing the possibility of resistance and aggression during their examination.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Behavior Source Type: research