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Cat Forum / General Topics / February 2005Felliway
Hi, We had a problem with our two cats after we moved house, the younger one was howling at night, and there was a lot of fighting going on. So we took the younger one to the vet just to check all was physically ok, and he was fine. However the vet suggested we use a plug-in Felliway dispenser to try to calm them. What an amazing change just within the hour ! No howling last night and this morning lying beside each other in front of the fire. So if your cat is troubled, you know where to go :-) Astrog > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > troubled, you know where to go :-) > Astrog Yeah, it worked for two of my females (spayed, both) that I have. They just can't tolerate each other. One hid behind the TV all the time, coming out to eat, drink & litterbox. The other slept in the bedroom all the time. Then one of the younger (neutered) males, became very skittish. Would barely leave my husband's office chair, and when he did, he was constantly on the lookout for something. We removed the feliway diffusers, and after a month, he was back to normal. I guess he was smelling some 'strange cat' and coulnd't find it. I gave away the diffusers and all the refills I had, and try to intervene whenever those 2 females confront each other. --? The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep Magic Mood Jeep© wrote: >>Hi, >> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > I gave away the diffusers and all the refills I had, and try to intervene > whenever those 2 females confront each other. Mmm, yes I did notice they were sniffing the air and looking a bit puzzled when we plugged it in, guess we'll just have to keep an eye on them and see how it goes ! Astrog | Mmm, yes I did notice they were sniffing the air and looking a bit | puzzled when we plugged it in, guess we'll just have to keep an eye on | them and see how it goes ! | | Astrog What exactly *is* Feliway? A herb, some chemical mixture? Does it affect other living beings too? We can't get this here at all. Carola > | Mmm, yes I did notice they were sniffing the air and looking a bit > | puzzled when we plugged it in, guess we'll just have to keep an eye on [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Carola Carola, have you searched the Internet. Feliway is readily available (at least online) in a number of countries. If you do search, note that the correct spelling is "Feliway." Feliway is used for behavior modification and can be very useful in reducing stress. It is available in plug-in diffusers (with refills available) and as a spray. I used the plug-ins so it can be working all the time. I no longer need it, but it was very helpful when I adopted Duffy and wanted to introduce him to my resident cat (Holly). Now I use it only when I think there could be some stress, such as when I will be away for a few days (very rare for me), and I keep them in different rooms. The spray is excellent for an occasional use, such as spraying the carrier about 20 minutes before you take your cat to the vet, but the plug-in diffuser is better for long-term use because it releases premeasured doses. Refills can be purchased for the dispenser. One bottle lasts a little more than a month. Here is a link to a study done at Ohio State University: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/11/001129074611.htm MaryL (take out the litter to reply) Photos of Duffy and Holly: >'o'< http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly) http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in") | > | Mmm, yes I did notice they were sniffing the air and looking a bit | > | puzzled when we plugged it in, guess we'll just have to keep an eye on [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] | MaryL | (take out the litter to reply) This is very interesting indeed, thank you. This looks like a sort of anti depressive for cats or some tranquilizer or am I wrong? You see, I'm old fashioned and don't own a credit card, therefore it's difficult to order online. Then again my cats are quite at ease anyway. But when I got Minka, the ex-feral, a year ago Feliway might have helped. But then I gained her confidence with lots of stroking and playing and discussing life with her. Carola > | Mmm, yes I did notice they were sniffing the air and looking a bit > | puzzled when we plugged it in, guess we'll just have to keep an eye on [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > What exactly *is* Feliway? A herb, some chemical mixture? > Does it affect other living beings too? It's a synthetic cat facial pheremone, so they smell it and think everything's safe. > We can't get this here at all. Have you tried your vet? I didn't know we could get it in New Zealand until I had to take one cat to the vet just before Christmas. As we were sitting there waiting, I noticed it on the shelf behind reception. It's not cheap, but it works. >>>Hi, >>> [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Astrog Many people find that Feliway works very well -- and I am among them. I used 3 Feliway dispensers/diffusers when I first adopted Duffy. Holly had always rejected every cat in the past, and was aggressive to the point of being "vicious" toward any other cat in her vicinity. This time, I "did it right" -- that is, I took lots of care and time with the introduction, and I used Feliway. The two cats became good friends, and I did not have *any* negative reaction to Feliway. I no longer need it, but I will termporarily use it again when I go on vacation this summer and have a pet sitter. MaryL no idea no info when u move the walls are usually painted the carpets are usually cleaned an electro whatever system sounds like sleeping under a high tensiopn wire. lets not go there does a cat feel stress after moving YES always they often look to you to see how you cope. keep your pets close day one, and night one. fear means nothing, when mom says come on baby tender loving care or a box that buzzes. > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Astrog
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