Allow them to spread their scent

Another important thing that you have to take into consideration when adopting a cat as a pet is that these creatures like to spread their scent in their favorite places when they are happy and comfortable. “Cats do a lot of things to comfort themselves, like leaving their scent around with their facial rubbing, and their scent marking on their paws,” Johnson explains.

That being said, when you notice that your cat is stressed, all you have to do is to allow them to leave their scent in their favorite places and give them access to those places when they are stressed. You can also opt for scratching posts, but place them in your cat’s favorite spot. “It brings them comfort to be able to send messages around,” said Johnson. 

Moreover, if your cat is stressed because of the carrier or the vet trip (or other unfamiliar things), you can take with you an object that contains its scent and is also familiar to your cat, as this is the best solution to calm them down in a specific stressful situation.