Health & WellbeingHi there, I am going to be dog sitting a friend’s dog, however I have a cat who is generally quite anxious. Any advice on how to make this a easy as possible for my cat.
I suggest you put some Feliway diffusers in your house starting about a week before the dog is to come over. This is basically "happy cat" pheromones and they really work to decrease stress. Their website has a lot of great information.
( https://www.feliway.com/uk/Products/FELIWAY-CLASSIC-Diffuser )
Also, make a "safe space" for your cat so that, if needed, she can get away from the dog. The best way to do this is to put a baby gate up across the door to one room so that the cat can get in but the dog can't. Put the litter box, food and water in there.
Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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