AnimAll VetLine Anti-Stress herbal paste for cats, 100 g is a gentle plant-based calming product for preventing stress. It's based on mint, motherwort and valerian extracts, which reduce anxiety, fear and hyperactivity, plus echinacea, pomegranate, grape seed and carrot. The paste also contains probiotics, the prebiotic TOS, oils, fibre and a vitamin and mineral complex. It's given daily, 5 cm at a time, over about a month. Many cats lick the tasty paste straight off a finger.
What it is and who makes it
AnimAll is a Ukrainian pet brand, and VetLine is its veterinary range. Anti-Stress uses extracts from raw materials processed by cryo-destruction, which the manufacturer says better preserves the beneficial compounds. It isn't a medicine or a sedative but a feed product for gentle nervous system support.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Valerian, motherwort, mint | Gentle calming effect |
| Echinacea | Immune support under stress |
| Pomegranate, grape seed, carrot | Antioxidants |
| Probiotics, TOS | For the gut, which suffers first under stress |
| Oils (30%), fibre | Taste and gentle hairball passage |
| Vitamins and minerals | Replenishing losses during prolonged stress |
How to give it
- 5 cm of paste a day, straight from the tube or in food.
- Give it at room temperature.
- The recommended course is 1 month daily.
- Before an event — a move, trip or show — start a few days ahead.
- Keep an opened tube in the fridge and warm it before use.
Pros
- Herbal formula. Gentle action without drowsiness.
- Convenient form. An easy-to-give paste — no pills to force down.
- Probiotics and vitamins. Support for the gut and body under stress.
- Clear course. 5 cm a day for a month.
- Affordable. Made in Ukraine.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- The effect builds up. For a one-off event, start it in advance.
- Not for severe anxiety. That needs a vet and a behaviourist.
- Not every cat likes the taste. Sometimes you have to dab it on a paw or lip.
- Storage. An opened tube goes in the fridge.
- 30% oils. With a sensitive stomach, start with a smaller amount.
When a cat needs support
Typical stressful situations include moving house, car or public transport trips, renovation, a new baby or pet, vet and groomer visits, and shows. Signs of stress: hiding, eating less, over-grooming to bald patches, going outside the litter box, hissing or, conversely, becoming clingy. More ways to help in calming products for dogs and cats.
Paste, pheromones or supplements
The paste combines well with other drug-free products. If the stress is linked to other cats at home, add a Feliway Friends diffuser. To compare a milk-protein supplement, see our Zylkene review. For travel, a comfortable carrier the cat is used to in advance matters — see how to choose a cat carrier.
Who it suits
Cats before moving, trips, shows, grooming and vet visits, anxious and timid cats, and cats facing a new family member. Other products are in cat care.
Verdict
AnimAll VetLine Anti-Stress is a gentle herbal paste with valerian, motherwort and mint plus probiotics and vitamins to help prevent stress in cats. It's easy to use but works as a course and doesn't replace professional help for severe anxiety.
Preparing a cat for a move or trip
A week before, leave the carrier open in a room with bedding that smells of home and a treat inside, so your cat gets used to going in on its own. Start the paste a few days ahead. On the day of travel, don't give a big meal 3–4 hours before, but leave water available. In a new home, first set up one quiet room with the litter box, bowls, water and familiar things, and open up the rest of the home only after a few days. Don't rush your cat or pull it out of hiding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much paste should a cat get?
5 cm a day.
How long is the course?
The recommended course is 1 month daily.
When should I start before a move?
A few days before the event.
Does the paste cause drowsiness?
No, it's a gentle herbal product, not a sedative.
How should an opened tube be stored?
In the fridge; warm it to room temperature before use.
Are there contraindications?
Only individual sensitivity to the ingredients.
