FELIWAY Classic 60ml Spray, comforts cats and helps solve behavioural issues and stress/anxiety in the home and on the move - 60ml

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Chemical signals are important for cats, who mark their environments (such as by rubbing their faces everywhere) to indicate areas where they can feel secure. Feliway diffusers recreate these naturally-produced pheromones to reduce stress and anxiety. Feliway diffusers are regularly recommended by veterinarians, including Dr. Satchu and several veterinarians who care for Spruce Pets’ staff cats.

Mills DS, Redgate SE, Landsberg GM. “ A meta-analysis of studies of treatments for feline urine spraying.” PLoS One. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0018448 Introduce one of these stress-reducing treatments at key points in your pet’s life, such as moving home or new family members, or during more common occurrences such as vet visits or travel. There are various different treatments, so that you can find the right one for both you and your cat, including sprays and tablets as well as diffusers. These can be great in reducing stress and comforting your cat. Sprays and plug-ins work by releasing calming pheromones into the air that are calming and help kitty relax,” Dr. Satchu told The Spruce Pets. “Treats use a blend of calming and relaxing herbs, similar to how some teas work for people.” Some of our favorite calming aids for cats are now on sale ahead of Cyber Monday! The Feliway Optimum Enhanced Calming Plug-In Diffuser, the Feliway Classic Calming Spray for Cats, and the ThunderShirt Anxiety Vest for Cats are all marked down. Vetriscience Composure Chews are also on sale.Capsules: introduce a nutritional supplement to your cat’s diet to relieve unwanted stress, according to the instructions provided. It can be sprinkled over food or fed as a treat, making it a simple way to adapt and improve your cat’s lifestyle. If you have a cat with an anxious personality, you can give these daily or you can administer them as needed during particularly stressful times. Just like people, cats produce a chemical called melatonin that’s associated with the regulation of sleep-wake cycles. Safe for cats over the age of 12 weeks, NaturVet Quiet Moments Cat Soft Chews combines the sleep-inducing effects of melatonin with tryptophan, an amino acid the brain uses in the production of soothing serotonin. It too has been proven to increase sleepiness. These chews also include chamomile and ginger, which isn’t a calming aid, but has been used as an anti-nausea herbal supplement for thousands of years ( scientific studies have found that ginger was effective for relieving mild nausea during human pregnancy). This all makes NaturVet Soft Chews especially useful for road trips.

Dramard, V., Kern, L., Hofmans, J. et al. Effect of l-theanine tablets in reducing stress-related emotional signs in cats: an open-label field study. Ir Vet J 71, 21 (2018).

Cat Calming Treatment

So, what should you look for? The best calming aids contain pheromones, rosemary, chamomile, and/or tryptophan, says Satchu. Because cats are individuals, and no product will be effective with 100 percent of cats, you may need to try several categories of calming aid to find the one that works for your feline. DePorter, Theresa L, et al. “ Evaluation of the efficacy of an appeasing pheromone diffuser product vs placebo for management of feline aggression in multi-cat households: a pilot study.” Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. DOI: 10.1177/1098612X18774437 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. While there isn’t yet independent research into the specific pheromone formula found in the Feliway Optimum Enhanced Calm diffuser, we’re inclined toward the product that most reflects the gains in our understanding of cat chemical communication since Feliway was first introduced in the 90s.

Diffuser: these release natural scents into your home and can prevent territory wars between your cats. The diffuser cat calming treatments contain catnip extracts, which can soothe your cat and prevent scratching or stress. These include Feliway, a well-known brand that is renowned for reducing stress. Feliway Friends is also an ideal choice if you have a multi-cat household. Whether they use synthetic pheromones or soothing natural catnip, there are plenty of options to choose from. Even cats can find life stressful, no matter how well they hide it! Whether there are changes happening, such as a new addition to the family or a change of home, or if your cat suffers from social stress, dislikes noise or has separation anxiety, here at zooplus we offer a range of different cat calming treatment options to make life more relaxed for you and your pet. Srivastava JK, Shankar E, Gupta S. Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Mol Med Report. 2010;3(6):895-901. Ceva claims this pheromone complex “provides an enhanced message of social confidence and safety in the cat’s environment,” citing internal research finding that the Optimum formula helps “with more stress-related signs faster than existing pheromones.”We’ve tested more than 20 popular and bestselling cat litters, both in our New York testing lab and in the homes of dozens of volunteer cat owners. Fresh Step Clean Paws Calm Clumping Cat Litter was one of the highest rated litters in our latest round of tests. The Feliway Optimum Enhanced Calming diffuser can help calm your cat in stressful situations like moving, the introduction of a new baby or pet, and during disruptive events like thunderstorms and fireworks. While there is some evidence for chamomile’s calming properties in humans, more study is needed to determine how much cats may benefit from the same effects. Similarly, while hemp seed oil is a good source of omega fatty acids and other beneficial nutrients, there’s no evidence demonstrating that the scent alone will have a proven calming effect on cats. But while there’s little reason to believe that Fresh Step Calm will have a significant effect on your cat’s mood or behavior, its scent can still make your litter box area a more soothing space for you. Refill: sadly stress is bound to appear at various points throughout your cat’s life, so keep your diffuser topped up with refill bottles!