Feliway Spray 60 ml Cat Feline Stress Behavior Relief Urine Spraying Scratching

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The theory seems sound, right? But do these synthetics help? There isn’t a huge amount of evidence available, but there are some studies that have looked at the effect of using cat pheromones such as Feliway. Pheromone communication is complicated—feline facial pheromones alone contain more than 35 different chemicals! There are three main types of pheromone messages that have been developed, for use in different scenarios. ‘Happy’ Pheromones

Cats in multi-cat households are more prone to stress, which can lead to unwanted behaviors such as hissing, chasing, and aggressive behaviors. Appeasing pheromones can help restore harmony and ease tensions between cats. ‘Territory’ Pheromones Cats use pheromones—chemical scent signals—to pass messages to themselves and other cats. These pheromones have now been produced synthetically and are available as a diffuser or a spray. There are multiple symptoms of anxiety in cats, but urine spraying is both a common sign and one that owners find hard to manage. A study in 2011 found that Feliway reduced urine spraying frequency after four weeks of use. Cats have glands on their head, cheeks, paw pads, and tail that release natural “feel-good” chemicals called pheromones. These odorless signals allow cats to communicate and mark objects as safe and familiar. This is why your kitty likes to head-butt you. It’s their way of saying, “This is my human—they are safe.”Pheromone diffusers and sprays mimic these natural cat-appeasing pheromones to calm feline nerves. In turn, they should curb stress-induced behaviors like excessive vocalization, scratching, hiding, and fighting among cats. They’re often used in vet clinics or shelters to relax cats. Synthetic pheromones won’t work for every cat, but many cat parents report noticeable differences in their pet’s behavior after using them. Comfort Zone says you should notice changes in your pet’s behavior in about 1–2 weeks, although some cats may take up to four weeks. There were some complaints about defective bottles leaking or the nozzle being ineffective, but I found that it worked just fine. What We Liked: Dogs also use pheromones, and an interesting study in 2020 looked at using pheromones in households with both cats and dogs, using both cat and dog pheromones. Both species pheromones led to improved inter-pet relationships and reduced anxiety in both cats and dogs. EASY-TO-USE: Use 9 sprays per application and wait 15 minutes before exposing the area to your pet. Beaphar CatComfort® Calming Spray lasts up to five hours and can be reapplied as necessary. Do not apply directly onto your cat. These chemical signals play a hugely important role in feline communication and behavior. Pheromone glands are mostly found around the face, including the chin, cheeks, forehead, mouth, and lower ears.

Owners will often use pheromones to help their cat when they are showing signs of stress. You can read more about stress in our guide. Pheromones are chemicals, released by glands across a cat’s body and used as messages between cats. These pheromones have now been manufactured synthetically and can be bought as a diffuser or as sprays, to be used in situations such as a fireworks fear or for urine marking in the house. It can be used for known stressful situations, such as fireworks, trips in the cat carrier, or by continuously using one of the plug-ins (with refills) for ongoing anxiety issues.

How Do Pheromones Work?

There are also scent glands in the paw pads and around the nipples of female cats, and pheromones are also released into the urine. The pheromones are released when your cat rubs its face and body on you, other pets, or objects; scratches or claws at items; and by urine spraying. pheromone diffusers. Plug-in pheromone diffusers slowly release artificial pheromones which we can’t smell, but cats can. These mimic their own pheromones and help them to feel safe

Stress in cats can have serious consequences for both health and behavior, and should not be taken lightly. Pheromones can be a wonderful help to some cats, but more severe cases of anxiety may need intense behavioral therapy and even medication. It’s a minor detail, but I appreciated this diffuser’s streamlined design, which looked considerably sleeker than the Feliway. On the downside, it’s the only diffuser we tested that doesn’t have rotating electrical prongs to fit horizontal outlets. What We Liked:Synthetic cat pheromones can take a few different forms. The type that’s best for you will depend on how you plan to use it. For instance, consider whether your cat needs 24/7 nerve control, or her stress is more situational. Also, consider whether you’re trying to reduce general stress, or if you need to calm inter-cat tensions and fighting. This bSerene diffuser is a relative newcomer on the market. What caught my eye was that it contains both types of pheromones: facial and mammary. So, it calms cats on an individual level and helps them to get along. This makes it a good choice for households with constant cat battles.