Cats have great difficulty withstanding a sudden change of environment, but sometimes there is no other choice and you have to disturb your pet by moving. In such cases, the drug Feliway comes to the rescue, helping the animal quickly adapt to its new home. The medication is effective and safe, but this product should be used only after reading the instructions.
- 2 When to use the product
- 3 How the drug works
- 4 Instructions for use
4.1 Features of using the spray
- 4.2 Using a diffuser
The drug Feliway: composition, release form and storage conditions
Feliway is available in the form of a spray and diffuser. The active component for both varieties is pheromone F3. Additionally, the composition includes ethyl alcohol and special-purpose water. Both forms should be stored at room temperature for 4 years. The medicinal liquid has a pleasant smell for cats; humans cannot detect it, so using the drug does not cause discomfort.
Feliway spray is intended for treating the surface of a room
The spray and diffuser are convenient to use, the bottles are very economical. It is important to remember that you should not spray the liquid near heat sources, especially near a fire. In addition, the drug should be kept away from children; ingestion can be dangerous due to serious intoxication.
The Feliway diffuser should be kept away from fire.
This product does not have a negative effect on the cat’s body and does not provoke negative reactions from the immune system. However, it should be noted that not all pets are susceptible to this drug.
Cat features
Before considering the drug Feliway, you need to understand why these animals leave marks and what role pheromones play in their lives. It has long been noted that cats are territorial animals. It is in their nature to mark their habitat. For these purposes, they use visual marks, odors and pheromones. The latter are a natural chemical compound secreted by cats. Pheromones are very important in the communication of these animals with each other. They are also required when contacting people. For example, when a cat rubs its face against its owner, it is marking him, showing him that he is her property.
When to use the product
The drug is used in a number of cases that are associated with stress in the cat. The medication is used in the following situations:
- if your pet has a habit of marking territory;
- when moving or rearranging furniture;
- if the animal has a tendency to damage interior items;
- when the cat becomes stressed during exhibitions, visiting a doctor or in other similar situations.
The medicine helps the animal adapt more easily to new people and pets, and prevents outbursts of aggression and fights with other pets. The drug makes it possible to wean a cat from the habit of asking to go outside. The animal becomes more attached to the territory, its behavior is balanced.
Feliway can prevent cats from damaging furniture
This medicine is a real salvation for many people who keep a large number of cats in one room. At the same time, the risk of one attacking another is reduced, since the pheromone has a positive effect on the animal’s nervous system, calming it and making it more affectionate.
Mechanism of action
Feliway belongs to the category of sedatives for cats; it allows you to create a comfortable atmosphere for the animal even under stressful events. The basis of this effect is the action of the pheromone in the animal’s facial glands, which it uses to delineate its own territory. That is, the drug applied in a new place will be able to deceive the cat, convincing it on a physiological level that it has already been here and can feel protected and safe. Thus, the pet does not need to go through a long period of adaptation, examine the new territory, or wipe objects with its muzzle.
Pheromones are volatile substances used by representatives of the animal world to communicate. They are distinguished by different parts of the cat's body: the facial part, paw pads, chest area, perianal and urogenital zones - and serve to solve various problems.
An additional benefit of treatment with a facial pheromone preparation is the prevention of territory marking. The animal has no desire to mark a new area. Thanks to the action of the product, the cat does not experience anxiety and can quickly adapt to changing environmental conditions.
One of the varieties of the drug - Feliway Friends - is based on an analogue of another pheromone - what a cat secretes after giving birth to establish a connection with the offspring. Adult animals also react to this substance, becoming friendlier and calmer when meeting other pets or when weaning them early.
How the drug works
Pheromone is considered the easiest way to normalize the behavior and well-being of animals. When the medicine is inhaled, the active component sends impulses to the brain, which have a calming effect on the cat. Increased irritability, hyperactivity and aggressiveness disappear. In addition, symptoms of stress are eliminated: constant licking of fur, a tendency to damage interior items and appetite disturbances.
One of my friends uses cat pheromones regularly because she is a volunteer. She has to constantly deal with animals, many of which are wild and difficult to socialize. Moreover, in almost 100% of cases the product gives results. Cats become calmer, make contact better and behave less aggressively. A friend definitely recommends this remedy, as it has saved the situation more than once.
Special instructions: what to pay attention to?
A separately purchased bottle should be used only as directed.
Cat collars with pheromones and other similar cat calming products require knowledge of how to use correctly. A special electric diffuser is sold in the kit, which should not be replaced with any other, since then the properties of the solution may be lost. If the owners purchased drops in a bottle, then they should not use it in any other way without a special electrical device.
The spray or solution must be stored in a dry room out of direct sunlight. It is recommended to store the product in a place where children and pets cannot reach it. The combined storage of Feliway solution with food and cat food is also not allowed, since if it enters the body of a cat or a person, symptoms of poisoning may appear. Before use, it is recommended to read the instructions for use to avoid unpleasant consequences.
Instructions for use
Spray and diffuser are used externally. The drug can be used until the animal adapts to new conditions. Most often, the course of application varies from a month or more. If the cat’s behavior does not change during the first few weeks, then this remedy should be used a little longer in a particular case.
Despite all the effectiveness and safety of pheromones, it is recommended to consult a doctor before starting use.
Features of using the spray
The spray should only be used when necessary. Before spraying the product, you need to make sure that the area where the drug will be applied is completely clear of urine. Therefore, first of all, it is recommended to thoroughly wash all surfaces (especially where the cat “marks”). You can spray the spray on the floor, in the area of doors and jambs, as well as on interior items that the animal chews and scratches.
In order for two cats to get along and accept each other, you can pre-treat the room with a spray
It is also recommended to use the product when visiting a veterinarian. To do this, you need to spray the carrier with a spray. If you plan to add another pet, you should spray pheromones a few days before bringing it home. It is better to keep the animal in another room while using the spray.
The amount of the drug in each case is selected individually. As a rule, pressing the dispenser twice is enough to spray the required volume of pheromones.
Using a diffuser
How to use the diffuser:
- Unscrew the protective cap from the bottle. Do not shake the liquid.
- Then screw the bottle into the diffuser.
- Then plug the device into a power outlet. It is best to choose a place where air circulates freely. It is not recommended to place the diffuser behind a curtain or in any other hard-to-reach place.
The diffuser should be used in rooms with good air ventilation
The device must be in operation 24 hours a day. The area of action is 50–70 square meters. The diffuser should be used for a month. As the liquid evaporates, the bottle needs to be changed. If the cat’s behavior does not change even with long-term treatment, you should consult your doctor about the advisability of using other medications.
Attention! The diffuser may become warm during operation. Care must be taken to ensure that children and animals do not come into contact with it.
Owner reviews
Svetlana, owner of 2 Siamese cats:
“I found out about Felivey by chance. For us he became a salvation. When we went to the exhibition, two cats suffered extreme stress and it was impossible to calm them down. Until my neighbor in the tent handed me a bottle of this product. I treated the area around and within half an hour the animals were sleeping peacefully. At home, I sometimes use the product through a diffuser.”
Oksana, owner of a 4-year-old cat:
“My cat cannot be left alone in the room; he immediately starts scratching the door. I read on the Internet about a special behavior corrector. I decided to buy it and try it. There was no reaction. Money, a lot of money, was thrown away.”
Galina, owner of a 5-year-old Maine Coon:
“Due to life circumstances, we had to move to a rented apartment. This was a real test for the cat. After moving into the apartment, he began scratching the wallpaper and doors. The sedative drops the vet prescribed did not help. A friend recommended Feliway. Already after switching on, it began to act. After a couple of days, the cat’s behavior returned to normal. The product is very expensive and difficult to find in our city; I had to visit almost all veterinary pharmacies.”
Andrey, owner of the red cat:
“We bought Feliway Friends when our cat Bars got into a big fight with two other cats. When using pheromones, I became calmer, but did not stop fighting completely, so I did not buy it again. It’s an expensive and ineffective product, and it’s also hard to find in pharmacies.”
Use in pregnant cats and kittens
The drug can be used to correct behavior in pregnant females and kittens, since the active component does not have a negative effect on the body. However, it should be understood that it is advisable to use such a remedy only in the absence of other diseases that could provoke stress.
Feliway can be used to correct the behavior of kittens
Attention! The spray should never be sprayed onto the cat's fur. In addition, the product should not be licked off, otherwise there is a high risk of side effects.
Functions of pheromones
Facial gland pheromones perform many functions. They are responsible for the relationships of several animals, geographic orientation, normalization of the state, etc.
It is pheromones that give cats a feeling of security and calm, help them settle in and adapt. Any changes that occur in the animal's habitat cause them to panic, as their marks disappear. Therefore, they begin to actively mark the territory, fearing that other animals will lay claim to it. This is inherent in them by nature. That is why cats mark the home in which they live.
To avoid all this, there are many drugs specially designed for this purpose. One of them is Feliway for cats.
Adverse reactions and contraindications
Pheromones can be used to treat cats of any age. This product has no contraindications. There are also no adverse reactions during use of the drug. However, if the cat’s behavior when using a spray or diffuser becomes restless, and the symptoms of stress intensify, then it is better to abandon this method.
Feliway has economical packaging. Although the drug is expensive, the daily consumption of the drug is insignificant. You can purchase pheromones at a veterinary pharmacy for about 2,000 rubles.
Price
- a diffuser with a bottle (both Classic and Friends) costs 2100-2500 rubles;
- a bottle to replace both types will cost 1600-1900 rubles;
- spray – 2500 rubles.
In addition, in small towns the product is rarely sold, and Feliway Friends is especially difficult to find. True, the solution to this problem can be purchasing online. Most online veterinary pharmacies deliver not only in Moscow, but also in the regions.
You can now view the current price of the drug and buy it right here from Yandex Market with fast delivery:
Similar means - table
| Name | Release form | Indications | Contraindications | Adverse reactions | Can it be used to correct the behavior of pregnant cats and kittens? | Price |
| Anti-scratch | Diffuser | Stressful conditions in cats associated with sudden changes in environment. | None | Not observed | Can | from 245 rub. |
| Comfort zone | Spray | Corrects unwanted behavior of pets, preventing aggression and damage to furniture. Accelerates adaptation to a new place. | None | Not observed | Can | from 3000 rub. |
| Calming Collar | Collar with pheromones | Calms the cat, speeds up adaptation and gently corrects unwanted behavior. | Increased skin sensitivity | Rarely: allergic reactions. | Carefully | From 1400 rub. |
Spray properties
Feliway for cats is very popular. After all, it can quickly and effectively calm your pet and normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. It perfectly suppresses the feeling of fear in a cat. It has an antispasmodic and sedative effect.
Thanks to the presence of a synthetic analogue of the pheromone of the cat’s facial glands, it calms the animal. It stabilizes the emotional state, reduces or stops stressful behavior. The drug "Feliway" is completely safe for cats; owners do not need to fear for the health of their pet.
