Has anyone tried Feliway - before I waste my money

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moi - 08 Jul 2003 09:40 GMT

I didn't get much response the first time I asked this question and wondered
if the title sounded like spam - so here it is again:

I've been reading about Feliway spray and/or diffuser and think it is
what I am looking for for my worried cat.

He's a big lovable puddin' but not very brave and the sight of other cats
near our garden makes him nervous. Although neutered and 10 years old he
started spraying in the house a couple of years ago (after getting lost).
We've made him feel as secure as possible and used dried food in strategic
places which has reduced the problem significantly. There is still one
problem area, the conservatory - he loves to sit in there with his sister
(half the size, twice as brave!) but can see other cats, one of whom has
tried to get in when the door is open on a sunny day. It sounds like the
comforting effect of Feliway may help.

I was wondering if anyone here had used it and if they had noticed a
significant difference?

Does anyone know of a good source where I can buy it in the UK as cheaply as
possible? (I've seen the same diffuser advertised at ?27.47 and ?17.19).

Thanks!

Moi

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*~*SooZy*~* - 08 Jul 2003 10:08 GMT

> I didn't get much response the first time I asked this question and wondered
> if the title sounded like spam - so here it is again:
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> Moi

yes I found somewhere cheaper think I replied to your posting in another
group Moi, with the links

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moi - 08 Jul 2003 10:24 GMT

Yes sorry SooZy, I was about to reply. I think I've found it as cheap as I'm
going to at http://www.naturalpetcare.co.uk/shop/Miscellaneous.htm
but I haven't spoken to anyone who has used it.

I have tried other products in the past aimed at keeping neighbouring cats
off his patch and they were just a waste of time. He is such an adorable
soft puddin' and I wouldn't ever consider getting rid of him - but I can't
stand my house smelling of cat pee. For what it's worth "Shout" stain
remover with enzymes spray (sold with the washing powders) is the best thing
for removing cat pee smells. It's the crawling around on my hands and knees
sniffing the furniture that gets me down! ;o)

I think I'll start another thread to tell people about Shout - they may find
it useful...

Thanks!

Moi

> > I didn't get much response the first time I asked this question and
> wondered
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> yes I found somewhere cheaper think I replied to your posting in another
> group Moi, with the links

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*~*SooZy*~* - 08 Jul 2003 10:54 GMT

I used to wash area with biological soap powder liquid and wipe the area
over with surgical spirit after, when I had my old cat which worked! I know
the feeling about the nose to the ground!!!!!!!! LOL

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> Yes sorry SooZy, I was about to reply. I think I've found it as cheap as I'm
> going to at http://www.naturalpetcare.co.uk/shop/Miscellaneous.htm
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> > yes I found somewhere cheaper think I replied to your posting in another
> > group Moi, with the links

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Pat O'Reilly - 18 Sep 2005 06:18 GMT

Within 30 minutes of pluging in the Feli-Away, my cat gets in my lap, and
relaxes like I had given him a valium. He also looks up at me lovingly,
and craves affection, and also give it in return. It has an amazing effect
on my cat. Now, I can't afford it every month, at about $25 a pop. So I
used it when I will be gone for a week or 2 to make him relaxed.

He's still somewhat affectionate without it, but less relaxed and less
affectionate overall. It's pretty amazing stuff.

Pat

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Fat Freddy - 08 Jul 2003 17:27 GMT

> I've been reading about Feliway spray and/or diffuser and think it is
> what I am looking for for my worried cat.

My Smokey, even thought nuetered, is very territorial and a prolific
sprayer. If a strange cat comes around, Smokey will spray every bush in
the yard to mark his territory. If the cat should happen to sneak into
the house, Smokey will spray inside.

So, I always keep a bottle of Feliway handy for those times. I spray it
on all his favorite marking spots such as door jambs and corners of
furniture and he calms down and doesn't spray.

I also keep two Feliway diffusers plugged in, but they are not much use
in the summer because we like to keep the windows open and the breeze
blows the Feliway out.

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