Feliway analogue for cats

Review of Feliway pheromone for cats

Pheromone is a product of the external secretion of cat facial glands, ensuring relationships between individuals of its species.

If a pet rubs its muzzle against objects that surround it or against its owners, then in this way it marks its property. In addition, with the help of pheromones, cats identify a stranger who has appeared in their group.

Cats like to rub against corners in the house, as well as various objects in it, and leave their pheromone there. But if they mark some objects with their urine, then they will never rub their muzzle against them again. This is the behavior of the cat that the producers of Feliway laid the foundation for. This drug contains an artificially synthesized pheromone from cat facial glands, so Feliway helps to correct the behavior of your pet at home.

When using Feliway cats:

stop marking their territory with claw scratches and urine;
get used to new living conditions in a short time;
cope with stress arising from moving to a new place;
They get along better with other animals living in the apartment.

Review of popular brands

Among the numerous range of pet products, calming collars are in great demand. They can be bought in pet stores, hypermarkets or ordered online. They may not necessarily have pheromones. They may contain plant components that have a sedative effect on cats. Below are the most popular brands of sedatives that can most often be found in retail outlets.

Beaphar No Stress Collar

Country of origin: the Netherlands. The collar is designed to correct the behavior of animals in stressful situations. It is allowed for use in animals older than 12 weeks.

The product contains natural plant components - essential oils of valerian and lavender. They are gradually released and have a calming effect on the pet. He becomes calmer, more flexible and balanced. The effect occurs an hour after the start of use.

The length of the product is 35 cm. It is conveniently attached to the cat’s neck, the excess part is easily cut off. Service life – 6 weeks. The average price is 450 rubles.

Relaxivet

Country of origin: Germany. The collar is recommended for use during long separations, during the “mating” period, when moving and other stressful situations. The main active ingredients are lavender and chamomile essential oils. They have a calming effect and begin to act immediately after putting on the product.

The tape has a length of 40 cm, is conveniently attached to the neck, and can be easily removed. The collar is designed for 30 days of continuous use. The average cost is 350 rubles.

Sentry Good Behavior

Country of origin: USA. The Sentry cat collar contains synthetic substances that mimic the pheromones of a mother cat during lactation. Active components help the animal cope with stress, make it more obedient and calm. The product has no age restrictions for use. The duration of continuous operation is 30 days. A product that is not in use should be stored in sealed packaging to prevent the active substance from eroding.

The tape may release a small amount of powder, which acts as a catalyst for the main component. It is enough to wipe the powder with a napkin; it is not harmful and is not dangerous for animals. The length of the tape is 38 cm. It is well fixed, and the excess is easily cut off with scissors.

The average cost of Sentry Good Behavior is 1100 rubles.

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Indications for use

As you know, stress impairs the production of pheromones, therefore, if a cat becomes nervous, it will not create a comfortable environment for itself in a short time.

Feliway is recommended for use for:

moving to a new place of residence;
traveling even short distances, for example, to a veterinary clinic;
the appearance of a new pet in the apartment or keeping a group of several pets in it;
purchasing new furniture or carrying out repairs;
separating kittens from cats at an early age;
trips to an animal exhibition;
coming to the house of people with whom the pet is not yet familiar.

In addition, Feliway for cats is recommended for use in cases of the following stress symptoms manifested in behavior:

the emergence of fear;
aggression that is not justified;
trying to hide under the sofa, in a corner, or other secluded places.

Seva Feliway Cat behavior modulator fl. 48 ml + diffuser 299913

Description

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.

Instructions for use

Feliway itself is an absolutely transparent liquid, odorless and colorless. The product has no narcotic properties, it is not toxic and does not have any effect on people’s well-being. This is not a cure.

Feliway is produced in the form:

Diffuser. The bottle contains 48 ml of the drug, and a fumigator is included.
Spray. The canister contains 60 ml of the drug.

But each form has its own method of application.

Diffuser Feliway

The fumigator with a bottle containing the drug screwed into it is inserted into the socket. Just it should not be in a closed or hard-to-reach place.

When the diffuser heats up, the substance will begin to evaporate from it and spread throughout the room in the form of steam. The bottle lasts for about a month, and one diffuser can cover an area of 50-70 m2.

The fumigator included in the kit can only be used for Feliway pheromone. You cannot use a bottle of product without a diffuser. It is recommended to place it in the room where the cat marks most often.

The shelf life of the pheromone is 4 years, and it should be stored at room temperature in a dark and dry place, out of reach of children, away from food.

How to choose the right place to turn on the Feliway diffuser

The diffuser should be turned on in the room where the pet(s) spend most of their time, or where they scratch walls and furniture and urinate on objects. If the house is large or consists of several floors, and cats mark more than one room, then you should purchase diffusers, having previously calculated the area subject to damage (one, as mentioned above, is capable of treating 50-70 m2).

It is recommended to plug the diffuser into sockets in visible places, and not under the table, behind cabinets, doors and in other hard-to-reach places.

Is the Feliway diffuser safe?

Since the Feliway diffuser is made of plastic material that is not subject to combustion and meets all necessary international standards, it is considered safe. Only with constant use should you not forget to change it every six months.

Spray Feliway

Before spraying the room, it is recommended to remove the pet from it. Next, thoroughly wash the marked areas with a detergent without a strong odor (persistent and unpleasant odors will reduce the effect of the aerosol).

Heating and electrical appliances should be turned off before spraying. This is necessary to ensure that the alcohol in the spray does not ignite. The can must be at room temperature.

Before spraying, the can must be shaken several times, and during treatment, make short presses on the button, aiming the can at a 10-centimeter distance from door frames, furniture corners and other places (objects) marked by the animal and at a 20-centimeter height from the floor (to the treated areas reached the cat's face). This treatment with Feliway must be carried out daily for 30 days. After spraying, the cat can be allowed into the room only after 15 minutes.

As you know, cats primarily mark new furniture and recently renovated walls, so you should pay special attention to them. The room should be treated with the spray until the pet begins to rub its muzzle against objects in it.

Is it possible to treat a cat with Feliway spray?

No, under no circumstances should Feliway be applied to the fur and skin of a cat, because this product is intended only for treating premises and objects in it.

How quickly does Feliway work? How long will the effect last?

How quickly the drug works depends on the problem that arises. Some cats' behavior improves within a week, while others take longer to retrain. But one way or another, you should not evaluate the result before a month has passed.

The effect of Feliway spray lasts 4-5 hours, and then the room will need to be re-treated.

Collar with Feliway for cats

It allows you to use the product wherever the cat is. The main advantage of the collar is that pheromone vapors accompany the pet wherever he runs, having a calming effect on his nervous system and relieving him of stress.

The collar is effective and safe for cat health, suitable for animals of any breed and age. It will bring especially tangible benefits when an animal needs to be transported from one place to another, as well as during travel. On average, pheromones are released from the surface of the collar for a month.

Release forms

There are three types of pheromone products:

Feliway diffuser;
Feliway spray;
collar with pheromones.

Feliway diffuser

Diffuser composition:

2% pheromone F3;
filler.

The diffuser is made of non-flammable materials that meet IEC, EN, UL safety standards. Plastic is recyclable.

Bottles are available in volumes of 24 and 48 ml, they last for 1 and 2 months, respectively. Then, if necessary, they need to be changed. With intensive use, the diffuser itself is changed every six months.

The standard kit includes a diffuser and a removable bottle

The product begins to act in about a day. If your cat needs to be calmed in advance (before a party, a new pet, etc.), it is best to turn on the diffuser 2-4 days before the event.

Diffuser reviews

The first obvious sign of stress in the new place was that the cat began to scratch the wallpaper and doors, not sharpening its claws (he knows his scratching post well), but rather leaving scratches and snags on the wallpaper. Then he started meowing at the door at night (even though he used to sleep peacefully at night). Well, the third sign was a deteriorated appearance: the fur lost its shine, became a little matted, the animal looked dull and sad. […] But our cat, an hour after turning on Feliway, suddenly began to purr, began to rub his face against the corners and stretched out on the floor, began to roll around and bask. The scratching and night meowing stopped that same day - the cat slept peacefully all night. “Feliway” really helped the cat adapt to his new place of residence without worries and stress.
tigrashka85
https://otzovik.com/review_1628691.html

The Maine Coon made puddles and continues to do so. Just as she was a coward, she still is. The cats quarreled and continue to quarrel. So Feliway didn’t help us, or rather, they didn’t.
Raquel
https://otzovik.com/review_5664372.html

Video: review of the Feliway diffuser

Feliway spray

Spray composition:

10% pheromone F3;
90% ethanol.

Available in volumes of 20, 60 and 219 ml.

Before applying the spray, surfaces should not be cleaned with bleach and other chemicals with a strong odor - they will reduce the effectiveness of the product. If you need to eliminate urine odor, use an alcohol solution or non-biological laundry detergent.

Before use, the bottle should be warmed to room temperature if necessary, then shaken several times.

To relieve stress, apply the spray to those areas of the apartment where your pet likes to be. If you need to correct undesirable behavior, spray those places that the cat should not harm: for example, if we are talking about the habit of sharpening its claws on furniture, you should spray the sofa, not the scratching post.

The spray is applied to those places that need to be protected from marking with urine or scratches.

The spray is sprayed at a distance of about 20 cm from the floor and 10 cm from furniture and other objects. There is no need to be overzealous - to spray one place or section of the floor, press the spray head once. In total, an object with a large area, for example, a sofa, should require 8–10 clicks, and a carrying item should require 1–3.

The cat can be allowed into the treated room after 15 minutes, when the alcohol has dissipated - its smell is unpleasant for most animals. For the same reason, it is strictly forbidden to spray the pet itself.

To consolidate the result, each area is sprayed 1-2 times a day for a month. There is no longer any need to spray an object that the cat itself has begun to rub its muzzle on - the natural secretions of the glands will then come into play.

To protect things from urine marks or scratches, a spray works best - using a diffuser or collar does not accentuate the difference on individual pieces of furniture.

If we are talking about calming an animal, the effect becomes noticeable almost immediately and lasts on average 4–5 hours.

If the remedy is used to correct incorrect behavior, the first results appear on average within a week: the exact period depends on the initial situation and the sensitivity of the animal. If after some time the cat returns to its previous behavior, spraying is repeated every 3-4 days.

To reduce tension between animals, it is advisable to use the spray 2 times a day for 45 days.

On a long journey, the carrier is sprayed every 4-5 hours, but during this time the cat needs to be seated for about 15 minutes so that the alcohol disappears. The product does not help with motion sickness!

The spray does not stain most fabrics and wallpaper, but before the main application, just in case, test it on an inconspicuous area.

Reviews of the spray

I can say with confidence that the drug works. In difficult cases, the effect appears on the third day. In less complex cases, it is noticeable within half an hour. In my practice of using Feliway, I have never had any punctures. We “water” our veterinarian with a spray, then we go to drink tea, the cat, aggressive and distrustful, comes to the veterinarian’s arms.
Lyucia Lu
https://otzovik.com/review_5134669.html

I bought it in the form of a spray, for spraying into a carrier. I tried it for the first time when I was going to the veterinarian. I didn't notice any effect. The cat was stressed all the way, his heart was racing wildly, he was breathing quickly, like a dog with his tongue hanging out. I decided that I did not spray enough. For the second time I was going to take my cat to the club to do a pedigree. I sprayed Feliway into the carrier 4 times. Although 1-2 sprays are enough, that’s what the breeder told me. And again the effect is zero. The cat screamed heart-rendingly in the car in the carrier, gnawing on it, trying to get out.
Kotomama
https://otzovik.com/review_3546191.html

Collar with pheromones

In addition to the diffuser and spray offered by CEVA, some companies use pheromones to impregnate collars. They are especially convenient on the road and on the road, for example at an exhibition or in a veterinary clinic. The most popular model is Sentry Calming Collar for cats and kittens. Manufacturer: Sergeant's Pet Care Products, USA.

Collars are very convenient for travel

Impregnation contains:

6% pheromone analogue F4;
lavender and chamomile flavors;
neutral substances.

The length of the strap is 38 cm, the excess is cut off. The collar should fit loosely and have an allowance of 5–7 cm.

Before bathing, it is recommended to remove it over the animal’s head and return it to its place after the fur has dried. After contact with the collar, you should wash your hands.

The collar should not be used on cats with skin diseases or damage!

After opening the package, pheromones are released for 30 days. If the collar is not needed every day, store it in a sealed bag between uses - this helps to extend its validity.

My friends use this collar for one of their cats during exhibitions. According to them, the contrast was most noticeable between the first trip without a collar, when the pet was very nervous and almost disrupted the inspection by the judges, and the second, this time with the accessory - the cat endured it much more calmly, although not without occasional bouts of fear. Later, he began to get used to exhibitions on his own, so lately he has been enduring them more and more calmly. Nevertheless, the collar continues to be used just in case.

According to reviews from some owners, collars that reach the end of their shelf life acquire a heavy and unpleasant odor for people, and in addition, powder begins to fall off of them abundantly.

Some cats react very nervously to the very fact of having a collar and constantly try to rip it off. Before buying this accessory, conduct an experiment by tying a homemade strap from improvised materials around your cat’s neck. If the animal has a clearly aggressive or panicky reaction, it is not worth taking risks with the purchase.

For many cats, wearing any kind of collar can be unpleasant.

Reviews about the collar

We have several cats. And conflicts began to arise between the old-timer and the newcomer, which became difficult to cope with. We started looking for a solution to the problem. It was decided to try behavior corrector collars. […] I note that the clasp on the collar is made in such a way that it can be easily adjusted to the desired size and the excess can be trimmed. The clasp is comfortable and with a strong tug the collar will come unfastened, this is very good in terms of safety, the cat will not hang on the collar and cannot die. Initially there is a strong odor from the collar. This scent reminds me a lot of Nivea cream, too strong I would say! It didn't fade right away. Hestia, one of the cats, reacted quite calmly to the collar, Freni, the second cat, did not lose hopes of chewing it off and tearing it off. The first day went like this: we put it on in the evening, in the morning there was a small skirmish, but not critical. No more conflicts arose. The pheromones in the collar last for a month, the results are visible within a day. Stress, nervousness - with the collar the situation returned to normal. The only thing is that the strong smell didn’t give me peace for the first few days; it seems to me that the cats weren’t even that worried about it. Well, in my opinion, it is a very strong smell. Then it faded and became barely noticeable. We were pleased with the purchase. Helped in resolving cat conflicts!
eyeseyes
https://irecommend.ru/content/pereezd-vizit-k-veterinarustress-konflikty-mezhdu-koshkami-pomozhet-reshit-sentry-calming-co

We have had a 12-year-old cat and a 6-year-old cat (both sterile) living at home for a long time. They received the new resident without enthusiasm, but did not attack either, they hissed for a week and began to avoid her. But the new resident (a cat, about two years old), having gotten used to it, began to attack them, block access to the rooms, to the trays, caught up with them and beat them. I decided to buy two collars at once, although the price in our city is steep (920 rubles/piece). I decided not to experiment on an elderly cat, because he has asthma. Dressed for two female cats. So the new one didn’t even notice it, she calmly began to flaunt it, but our cat was very reluctant, she was very stressed (being stressed from a calming collar is very strange, but that’s how it happened in her case), she sat still, then backed away , stumbled, cried. In general, we did not torture her and removed it. The new cat has been wearing it for two weeks now. The first three days - no changes, I was already upset. But after three days, the cat became more friendly towards its old-time neighbors, the aggression went away with the waving of its paws and claws. She continues to block them, but does not attack, she simply hypnotizes them, and then they run away from her. Several times we all sat quietly and slept next to each other. It seemed to me that the collar was still working.
Irina Rybalchenko
https://irecommend.ru/content/neplokho-no-est-individualnye-osobennosti

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.