We have now had two incidents of a kitten getting very sick when traveling in a vehicle with the air freshener that clips on the air vent. In both of these cases the brand was 'Febreeze'. The symptoms are excessive drooling that lasts beyond usual motion sickness some cats can have, refusal to eat and in one case difficulty breathing as well. These reactions were severe enough that I would also caution against using Febreeze in any form at home or in your vehicle for the safety of your kitten. I would also not use any Car Air Freshener when traveling with a cat/kitten.
This same goes for in your home. All Air Fresheners are an irritant to cats, including the 'Plug-Ins' and the Essential Oil Diffuser.
We have also met with people before where the scent of perfume, cologne or after shave is very noticeable. Cats can be VERY sensitive to this, especially in an enclosed environment. They can get watery eyes and excessive drooling (drooling alone is usually a sign of motion sickness which will resolve within a short time once home) on your drive home. We ask that when traveling with your Cat/Kitten you refrain from using all perfumes that day.
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