You may have heard of both Adaptil for dogs or Feliway for cats. These are both odourless pheromones that are species specific. This means the Adaptil will not work on cats and Feliway will not work on dogs. Each specific pheromone sends a comforting message to the pet such as 'you're safe'.
Calming dog and cat pheromones come in a number of formats, including plug-in diffusers, collars, sprays and wet wipes. Adaptil diffusers for dogs and Feliway diffusers for cats are well-known options. When you plug the diffuser into the wall, it warms up the solution and allows it to disperse and permeate the room with calming cat or dog pheromones. Feliway Multicat and Adaptil for dogs replicate appeasing pheromones produced by nursing females which create a sense of belonging to newborn puppies and kittens. Marking pheromones such as those found in Feliway Classic, duplicate those left by the animal and others of that species in the wild to send a message the location is safe.
Using Pheromones
Both the Feliway Classic spray and diffuser contain a synthetic copy of one of the feline facial pheromones. Cats leave behind facial pheromones when they rub their heads against objects in their environment. When used correctly, Feliway can help to reduce your cat's stress levels and combat marking behaviours like scratching or spraying.
Signs of stress in cats
Signs of feline stress are subtle, often antisocial behaviours can be the first indication that something is amiss. Common behaviours of stressed cats include: - urine spraying - scratching at furniture - hiding and fearfulness - decreased appetite - overgrooming - aggression
When to use pheromones
Feliway is useful in reducing stress in a number of situations including: - travelling - visiting the vet - moving or relocating house - visitors or new household members - introducing a new cat
Adaptil can be used to help manage a number of anxiety related problems and stressful events in your dog's life including: - settling a new puppy into your home - seperation anxiety - visiting the groomer or vet - dealing with loud noises - car sickness and anxiety - socialising or training your new puppy
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