I whipped out the pheromone spray and got a new toy for Jack and one for Lily. I wanted to spray the new toy so it wasnt any old smell lingering in it, and in case it was horrible I wasnt going to spend all day washing linens.

The initial spray was a perfumy spray and had a heavy alcohol scent to it. I gave it several minutes to release that and then tucked the toy in the same bed as tense old Jack. He at first squinted his eyes and reared back his head as if it was the most horrible stink in the world. I didnt put it next to him, just in the same bed. After a minute lily appeared with her sniffer out. She was doing that kneading motion on the furry blanket she was standing on.

As time passed I inched it closer and closer to his face. by the time I got it to his chest he was purring and making a kneading motion. He seemed quite sleepy and peaceful. I have left him in the sun to bake. I am going to spray his favorite beds and lets see if I can keep his scaredy cat bum calmer.

I really do think relieving the stress of a constantly very ill animal will help. It will make DH relax and if I am not constantly on edge trying to figure out whats up with him, maybe I can nap.

Thanks for all the support.