Feliway: help in correcting cat behavior

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.

In what cases can Feliway Multicat not help?

Feliway Multicat is designed to eliminate tension and conflicts between several cats living in an apartment.

And if the pet is aggressive towards humans, then this remedy will be useless, and its owner will have to seek help from a veterinarian or a specialist who corrects the behavior of pets.

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.

Veterinarian's opinion

Konstantin Semenovich

I think Feliway is an excellent tool for normalizing the behavior of pets in various stressful situations - during trips, exhibitions or the appearance of strangers in the apartment. You can safely use even a spray, even a diffuser, even a collar - all products of this brand are absolutely safe for the health of the animal. When using these remedies, the cat’s emotional state quickly returns to normal, its appetite and desire to play returns. As a specialist, I recommend using Feliway.

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:

1. Unscrew the protective cap from the bottle. Do not shake the liquid.
2. Then screw the bottle into the diffuser.
3. 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.

Reviews from veterinarians

Margarita, veterinarian with 11 years of experience:

“I’m not very familiar with Feliway products. I heard both positive and negative feedback from clients and colleagues (does not work). In my practice, when animals are stressed, I prescribe sedative herbal preparations. Now there is a large selection, so it’s easy to choose one that suits your pet’s needs.”

Cats have an instinctive need to designate the territory that belongs to them. They do this both with the help of claws and with the help of pheromones (substances of natural origin that help them feel safe, easily adapt to any changes and perfectly navigate the terrain). The artificially created pheromone Feliway for cats has a similar effect. It will be discussed in more detail in this article.

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.

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.

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.”

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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.