Chloe's vet visit and what we tried

Hi everyone, I'm so stressed out right now. My baby is due next month and I keep worrying about Chloe. She is such a shy girl, you know how it is, she hides under the bed when the door opens. I went to the vet last week because she was acting really weird, hiding more than usual. I know I posted about this in Chloe is afraid of everything but I didn't get the full details down. I just need to know what they actually documented so I can figure out if the new baby will make it worse. I'm rambling, sorry, I'm just so tired.

I can't see the specific notes from your vet visit here, but usually, they document the baseline heart rate and whether the cat is hiding or vocalizing during the exam. If you have the paperwork, check for "behavioral assessment" notes. Also, have you looked at Balancing baby and cat needs? It has some good info on keeping her routine stable.

Oh honey, I am so sorry you are feeling this way! I know the anxiety of a new baby is huge. I deal with similar stress with Coco, who is a 14-year-old Persian with hip issues. I posted about her in Coco's hip pain is getting worse and it really helped to have people tell me to keep things calm. For Chloe, maybe try a safe room? I know lisa_garcia had issues with her shy tabby Rango in Flea nightmare with Salsa and Rango and they used a separate space to help him relax.

Honestly, the vet visit details matter less than what you do at home. My Gizmo is a 4-year-old Maine Coon who is super food aggressive, see Gizmo growls when I feed him for the story. But for a shy cat like Chloe, the biggest trigger is usually the change in routine. Keep the feeding times exactly the same. If she's hiding, don't force her out. Just let her be.