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Can I give my cat melatonin to calm down?

Yes, you can give your cat melatonin. Melatonin supplements are often given to cats to help with anxiety or stress-related issues that may cause difficulty sleeping.



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As in humans, Benadryl can also have a sedative effect in cats, but Eddy cautions that it can have the opposite effect as well: Instead of calming your cat, your cat could become even more fired up, he says. Finally, you could potentially use Benadryl to prevent motion sickness in your cat before riding in the car.

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Common side effects
  • Feeling sleepy or tired in the daytime. Do not drive, cycle or use tools or machinery if you're feeling this way. ...
  • Headache. Make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. ...
  • Stomach ache. ...
  • Feeling sick (nausea) ...
  • Feeling dizzy. ...
  • Feeling irritable or restless. ...
  • Dry mouth. ...
  • Dry or itchy skin.


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