FELIWAY DIFFUSER
The secret to happy cats
Helps control objectionable cat behaviors
Scientifically proven*
*The efficacy of Feliway has been demonstrated by numerous clinical studies published in reputable scientific journals or presented at international conferences.
When a cat feels safe and comfortable in its environment, it rubs its head against the furniture, the corners of walls or the bottom of the curtains, leaving a substance called the facial pheromone (see figure 1). This pheromone is specific to cats and conveys a message of security, reassurance and well-being.
Figure 1: Facial marking
Feliway is a synthetic copy of this pheromone and is proven to reassure and comfort cats, helping them cope with changes in their environment or other stressful situations.
Feline stress
It is now well known that feline stress can cause a range of health problems and affect a cat’s behavior.
Common stress-related behavior problems include:
- urine spraying
- vertical scratching
- appearing withdrawn
- over grooming or decreased grooming
- tension between cats
- excessive vocalizations
- stereotypic behaviors
Common stress-related medical problems include:
- feline interstitial cystitis
- feline psychogenic alopecia
- anorexia
- obesity
Spraying involves a well recognized behavioral sequence where the cat:
- selects a vertical surface
- paws at the ground
- turns its back to the surface
- lifts its tail to a vertical position whilst remaining standing
- sprays the surface with a horizontal jet of urine
The cat will perform this behavioral sequence of urine spraying:
- during a period of sexual activity
Uses
Feliway Diffuser contains an analogue of the F3 fraction of feline facial pheromone and offers a natural and convenient way to help prevent or control stress-related behaviours in your cat such as:
- indoor urine spraying and vertical scratching
- tension between cats, thus preserving or restoring harmony within your household
Feliway Diffuser also comforts cats in difficult situations or new surroundings:
- adoption
- new environment: moving home, holidays, boarding, building work or redecorating
- new arrival (a baby, a new pet)
- noisy environment (fireworks, party at home, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, etc.)
Instructions for use
Do not cover or place under furniture. This may
- impair or block diffusion of the product
- leave residual marks (due to accumulation of the excipient).
Each vial lasts approximately 4 weeks. However air turnover, location etc will affect how fast diffusion occurs and this should only be considered a guide. It is recommended the diffuser is checked a few days before the refill is due to be changed.
To prevent or control indoor urine spraying or vertical scratching
- Plug the Feliway Diffuser into the room where marking has taken place or the room most frequented by the cat.
- Leave the Feliway Diffuser switched on continuously for at least 1 month.
- For best results, Feliway Spray can be used in conjunction with Feliway Diffuser.
- You may stop using Feliway once the cat is observed rubbing the site with its head (marking with its own facial pheromone). Where this is not observed, continue for at least 1 month. Replace refill as required.
- Immediate results may be seen, however in some cases the frequency of spraying is seen to reduce over time.
- If a cat has a history of urine spraying, the Feliway Diffuser should be plugged in at least 48 hours (ideally 1 week) before any stressful event i.e. new pet, building work, parties, moving house etc.
To prevent or control tension between cats to preserve or restore harmony within your household
- Leave the diffuser plugged in continuously for at least 1 month or until problems subside. Replace refill as required. Some multicat households may benefit from permanent use of Feliway Diffuser.