Reactions to stress expressed as:
Urine marking, Vertical scratching, Loss of appetite, Reduced desire to play, Reduced desire to interact
In the following situations:
Moving to a new house, Visits to the veterinarian and return from hospitalization, Adoption, Rearrangement of furniture, Vacation homes, New arrivals, Overcrowding
- The Natural Solution to Control Cat Urine Marking, Scratching and Stress.
- Feliway is an synthetic analogue of the feline facial pheromone which reproduces the familiarization properties normally produced by a cat when it deposits its own facial pheromones in the environment.
- Ideal for use with behavioral problems such as:
- Urine marking
- Vertical scratching
- Loss of appetite
- Avoidance of Social Contact
- Aids in calming cats:
- During travel
- Useful in acclimating cats to new environments
- During hospitalization
- When moving to a new home
- When introducing a new cat into a multi-cat household
- One vial last approximately 4 weeks
- Active coverage area is up to 650 square feet
- Plug diffuser in an open area, do not place behind furniture
- Phermone Spray calms cats in stressful situations:
- Transport
- Hospitalization
- Boarding and waiting rooms
- Helps cats adjust to new environments, new pets, and new people
- Convenient 75 mL spray bottle
Feliway® is a registered trademark of Ceva Santé Animale
IMPORTANT: DO NOT SPRAY FELIWAY ON CATS.
What can I do if the cat continues to scratch my furniture?
Despite the best of plans and the finest of scratching posts, some cats may continue to scratch or climb in inappropriate areas. In these cases, the first step is to determine whether the scratching is excessive and whether anxiety is a factor. Scratching of new areas and sites may be related to anxiety and marking behavior. Sometimes, the scratching problem is related to a change in the household such as the introduction of a new cat, moving or a change in the family's schedule. Other signs of anxiety such as a change in appetite, a change in social behavior (e.g. more aggressive or more withdrawn), or the onset of urine marking may also occur. When, where and how often the cat scratches might be a clue as to the possible cause. If the cat is not satisfied to scratch in one or two selected areas, then look at the environmental and household factors that might lead to anxiety. If the cat scratches new objects or furniture in the home, this might be a marking behavior. Cats that scratch in a particular room or on a particular person's possessions may have a relationship problem that might need to be resolved. Providing the cat with a more enriched daily routine, including multiple feeding sessions, additional opportunities for social / predatory play, and new objects to manipulate and explore, may help to better settle the cat at times when it might otherwise be scratching. In addition to determining the cause and trying to resolve the underlying anxiety, the feline facial pheromone FeliwayTM may be useful to reduce marking when sprayed on the inappropriate locations (but should not be used to deter normal marking of preferred scratching sites).
If the scratching is not anxiety related, but the targets of scratching are undesirable for the owner, a little time, effort, and ingenuity might be necessary. The first thing to consider is partial confinement or "cat-proofing" your home when you are not around to supervise. If the problem occurs in a few rooms, consider making them out of bounds by closing off a few doors or by using child-proofing techniques such as child locks or barricades. The cat may even have to be kept in a single room that has been effectively cat proofed whenever the owner cannot supervise. Of course the cat's scratching post, play center, toys, and litter box should be located in this cat-proof room.
If cat-proofing is not possible or the cat continues to use one or two pieces of furniture, you might want to consider moving the furniture, or placing a scratching post directly in front of the furniture that is being scratched. Take a good look at the surfaces of the scratched furniture and ensure that the surface of the post is covered with a material similar to those for which the cat has shown a preference. Some scratching posts are even designed to be wall mounted or hung on doors. Placing additional scratching posts in strategic areas may also be helpful for some cats. Another option is to try using a feline facial scent on scratched surfaces. This may help to reduce scratching at these sites but the cat will still need alternate areas to scratch. Keeping the cat's nails properly trimmed or using commercially available plastic nail covers are also useful techniques for some owners.
I've cleaned up the spot but the cat keeps returning to spray. What else can be done to reduce the problem?
Since the "purpose" of spraying is to mark an area with urine odor, it is not surprising that, as the odor is cleaned up, the cat wants to refresh the area with more urine. Cleaning alone does little to reduce spraying.
"Cats that mark in one or two particular areas may cease if the function of the area is changed."
Cats that mark in one or two particular areas may cease if the function of the area is changed. It is unlikely that cats will spray in their feeding, sleeping or scratching areas. It has also been shown that cats that mark an area with cheek glands are less likely to mark in other ways such as with urine. In fact it might be said that cats that use their cheek glands are marking in a more calm, familiar manner while those that urine mark are doing so in a more reactive, anxious manner. A commercial product containing synthetic cheek gland scent (Feliway®) has proven to be an effective way of reducing urine marking in some cats. When sprayed on areas where cats have sprayed urine or on those areas where it can be anticipated that the cat is likely to spray, it may decrease the likelihood of additional spraying in those areas. The use of feline facial pheromone may stimulate cheek gland marking (bunting), rather than urine spraying. It is available as a room diffuser that covers about 700 square feet for cats marking multiple sites or as a spray to be used directly at the area where your cat sprays. It has also been used to calm cats in new environments, including the veterinary hospital and to help familiarize the cat with a new cage or cat carrier.
Where practical, a good compromise for some cats is to allow them one or two areas for marking. This can be done by placing a shower curtain on the vertical surface, tiling the area, or by taking two plastic litter boxes and placing one inside the other to make an L-shape (with the upright surface to catch the marked urine). Another option is to place booby traps in the sprayed areas; but with this option, spraying of another area may then develop.
Feline Pheromone Diffuser
Trade Names:
Comfort Zone® Feline
Feliway® Electric Diffuser
General Description:
Pheromones are chemicals that are secreted by cats that can impact the behavior of other cats. Feline facial pheromones are secreted from the cheek glands of cats when they feel relaxed and calm. This reassuring response can also be triggered in adult cats by synthetic pheromones. This product can be delivered using a diffuser.
What is this product?
- A synthetic pheromone
- It is not considered a drug
Reasons for prescribing:
- To minimize stress related behaviors (ex. scratching, urine marking, multiple cat aggression)
- To provide comfort during stressful situations (ex. travelling, moving, new household members)
What dogs/cats should not take this medication?
- Cats that have an underlying medical condition that is causing inappropriate urination in the house
- This product does not affect other species in the household and should only be used for cats
- Animals with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to this product should not be exposed
Directions:
Read and follow the prescription label carefully.
Read and follow the label carefully and use only as directed.
Use this product for as long as your veterinarian recommends.
Use the diffuser in the rooms that are most used by your cat.
Thoroughly clean all soiled areas or objects for best success when using this product to control urine marking.
Refer to specific product guidelines regarding how many square feet each diffuser covers in your house, how long each diffuser lasts, and how far in advance the diffuser needs to be plugged into a room before introducing your cat to have the best effect.
Frequency and duration of use will be determined by your veterinarian based upon an assessment of how your cat is responding clinically.
Call ahead for refills.
What to tell/ask a veterinarian before giving medication?
Talk to your veterinarian about:
- When your pet will need to be rechecked
- What tests may need to be performed prior to and during treatment with this product
- What are the risks and benefits of using this product
Tell your veterinarian about:
- If your pet has experienced side-effects on other drugs/products
- If your pet has experienced digestive upset now or ever
- If your pet has experienced liver or kidney disease now or ever
- If your pet has experienced any other medical problems or allergies now or ever
- All medicines and supplements that you are giving your pet or plan to give your pet, including those you can get without a prescription. Your veterinarian may want to check that all of your pet's medications can be given together.
- If your pet is pregnant, nursing or if you plan to breed your pet
Storage and Warnings:
Feline pheromone diffuser should be stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight when not in use.
This product needs to be used in an open area, do not place the diffuser behind or underneath furniture.
Refer to product insert for safety warnings as there is a risk of electrical shock and fire with use of this product.
The surface of the diffuser should not be touched as high temperatures can be reached when plugged in.
Keep this and all other medications out of reach of children and pets. Avoid contact with skin.
Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product or in case of contact with eyes.
Potential side effects:
- If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian
Can this drug be given with other drugs?
- Do not give new food or medications without first talking to your veterinarian
- If your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian
Overdosing?
Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet ingests any of this product.
What else should I know?
Notify your veterinarian if your cat's condition does not improve or worsens despite this treatment.
This is just a summary of information about feline pheromone. If you have any questions or concerns about feline pheromone or the condition it was prescribed for, please contact your veterinarian.
Feline Pheromone Spray
Trade Names:
Comfort Zone® Spray with Feliway®
Feliway® Pheromone Spray
General Description:
Pheromones are chemicals that are secreted by cats that can impact the behavior of other cats. Feline facial pheromones are secreted from the cheek glands of cats when they feel relaxed and calm. This reassuring response can also be triggered in adult cats by synthetic pheromones. This product can be delivered using a spray.
What is this product?
- A synthetic pheromone
- It is not considered a drug
Reasons for prescribing:
- To minimize stress related behaviors (ex. scratching, urine marking, multiple cat aggression)
- To provide comfort during stressful situations (ex. travelling, moving, new household members)
What dogs/cats should not take this medication?
- Cats that have an underlying medical condition that is causing inappropriate urination in the house
- This product does not affect other species in the household and should only be used for cats
- Animals with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to this product should not be exposed
Directions:
Read and follow the label carefully and use only as directed.
Use this product for as long as your veterinarian recommends.
Do not spray this product directly on your cat. This product is meant to be sprayed on areas in the environment (ex. directly on surfaces that are being scratched, places where your cat is urine marking, inside a carrier, and in the car).
Thoroughly clean all soiled areas or objects for best success when using this product to control urine marking.
Refer to specific product guidelines regarding amount to be sprayed, frequency of application, and how far in advance this product needs to be applied before introducing your cat to have the best effect.
Frequency and duration of use will be determined by your veterinarian based upon an assessment of how your cat is responding clinically.
Call ahead for refills.
Ideally, be consistent with product use during times of stress for best results.
What to tell/ask a veterinarian before giving medication?
Talk to your veterinarian about:
- When your pet will need to be rechecked
- What tests may need to be performed prior to and during treatment with this product
- What are the risks and benefits of using this product
Tell your veterinarian about:
- If your pet has experienced side-effects on other drugs/products
- If your pet has experienced digestive upset now or ever
- If your pet has experienced liver or kidney disease now or ever
- If your pet has experienced any other medical problems or allergies now or ever
- All medicines and supplements that you are giving your pet or plan to give your pet, including those you can get without a prescription. Your veterinarian may want to check that all of your pet's medications can be given together.
- If your pet is pregnant, nursing or if you plan to breed your pet
Storage and Warnings:
Feline pheromone spray should be stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight.
Refer to product insert for safety warnings as this product is flammable and an eye irritant.
Keep this and all other medications out of reach of children and pets. Avoid contact with skin.
Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product or in case of contact with eyes.
Potential side effects:
- If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian
Can this drug be given with other drugs?
- Do not give new food or medications without first talking to your veterinarian
- If your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian
Overdosing?
Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet ingests any of this product.
What else should I know?
Notify your veterinarian if your cat's condition does not improve or worsens despite this treatment.
This is just a summary of information about feline pheromone. If you have any questions or concerns about feline pheromone or the condition it was prescribed for, please contact your veterinarian.
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FELIWAY® ELECTRIC DIFFUSER
Ceva Animal Health
The secret to happy cats
When a cat feels safe in its environment, it rubs its head against the furniture, the corners of walls or the bottom of the curtains, leaving substances called facial pheromones. These pheromones convey a message of well-being, calm and absence of stress.
When there are changes in the cat's environment (such as visits to the veterinarian, return from hospitalization, moving to a new home, new arrivals, rearrangement of furniture), or if the cat is scared, a state of unrest or stress may develop. This state can be conveyed by changes in behavior, such as urine marking, vertical scratching, loss of appetite, or refusal to play and interact.
In these situations, FELIWAY Diffuser can be used to restore the natural balance. FELIWAY Diffuser mimics the cat's facial pheromones, creating a state of well-being and calm.
Composition:
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Synthetic analogue of the F3 fraction of feline facial pheromone |
2% |
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Excipients to |
100 g. |
Uses:
FELIWAY Diffuser enables reactions to stressful situations to be controlled and avoided.
Reactions to stress expressed as:
Urine marking, Vertical scratching, Loss of appetite, Reduced desire to play, Reduced desire to interact
In the following situations:
Moving to a new house, Visits to the veterinarian and return from hospitalization, Adoption, Rearrangement of furniture, Vacation homes, New arrivals, Overcrowding
Instructions for use:
1 Remove the vial cap.
2 Screw the diffuser onto the vial and gently tighten.
3 Plug the diffuser into an electric socket.
For urine marking or scratching:
Place the FELIWAY Diffuser in the room where marking has taken place. If the cat marks several rooms (with a total surface area of more than 650 sq. ft.), place another diffuser in one of the other rooms that have been marked.
For loss of appetite or reduced desire to interact and play:
Plug in the FELIWAY Diffuser in the room most used by the cat. Plug diffuser unit in an open area. Do not place behind furniture.
Active area: 500 to 650 sq. ft.
One vial lasts approximately four weeks.
For best results:
Plug in the diffuser 1 hour prior to acclimating the cat to the area. Diffuser is intended for continual use. Although fluid may remain after 6 weeks, the vial should be replaced.
Presentation:
Pack contents: One diffuser + one 48 ml vial.
Refill: One 48 ml vial.
The diffuser is specially designed for this product. The properties of the product cannot be guaranteed if a different device is used.
Precautions:
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not cover.
Check that the main voltage is the same as indicated on the device. Do not place underneath or behind furniture. When plugged in, do not touch the device with metal objects.
When plugged in, do not touch the device with wet hands.
During and immediately after use, do not touch the device with your hands.
The electric device should only be used with this FELIWAY Diffuser formulation. Use of another substance may increase the toxicity or flammability of the product. The surfaces of the device reach high temperatures to encourage evaporation of active ingredients - these surfaces should not be touched during use of the product.
In case of contact with eyes, wash them immediately with water and seek the advice of a doctor.
Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact with skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
If the product is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately and show him/her the packaging.
Empty packaging and any remnants of the product should be disposed of in accordance with current regulations covering disposal of waste products.
The physiological effects of this product were not tested by Underwriters Laboratories.
Feliway® is a registered trademark of Ceva Santé Animale.
VETERINARY PRODUCTS LABORATORIES, Innovative Products in Veterinary Medicine™, P.O. Box 34820, Phoenix, AZ 85067-4820
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FELIWAY® PHEROMONE SPRAY
Ceva Animal Health
COMPOSITION
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Analogue of Feline Facial Pheromones |
10% |
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Ethanol (90%) |
77.6% |
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Excipients to |
75 mL |
PROPERTIES
This innovative and patented product has some of the properties of feline facial pheromones. Pheromones are chemical substances secreted by animals to confirm their territory and to communicate with others.
The cat usually uses facial pheromones to familiarize itself with its environment. Surfaces that have been marked with these pheromones are recognized by the cat as familiar and comforting. Facial pheromones are deposited by rubbing the object with the side of the face. (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Facial marking
Among other properties, facial pheromones will inhibit urinary marking when applied to an area.
The posture adopted for urine marking is shown in Figure 2. The marking 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 while remaining standing, sprays the surface with a horizontal jet of urine.
Figure 2: Urine marking
The cat will perform this behavioral sequence of urine marking: during a period of sexual activity, following an event that changes its environment (new arrival: human or animal, new object or new furniture, new house or vacations, or any other event perceived by the cat as stressful).
Urine marks produced in this way are characterized by a strong smell, even though the quantity of urine deposited each time is usually small, and they are found at about 20 cm (8 in) above the floor.
USES
To stop or to prevent urinary marking and scratching by the cat. To comfort the cat in an unknown or stressful environment (cage, car, boarding, new house, etc.).
FELIWAY may be used in other specific cases and we advise you to discuss the use of the product with your veterinarian.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DO NOT SPRAY FELIWAY ON ANIMALS.
1) To stop urine marking - FELIWAY should be sprayed directly onto the places soiled by the cat and also on prominent objects that could be attractive to the cat (Figure 3). A single dose (one depression of the nozzle) should be applied daily at about 10 cm (4 in) from the site, keeping the bottle vertical. The spray should be applied at a height of about 20 cm (8 in) from the floor.
Maintenance treatment of each site is recommended once weekly after the cat is observed rubbing the site with its head and marking it with its own facial pheromones (Figure 1). Where this is not observed, treatment should be continued for 1 month.
The method of use should be modified in the following circumstances:
Sexually excited cats: When a male cat is marking in response to the presence of a female in heat (this is usually accompanied by continual calling), it is not necessary to apply FELIWAY on all prominent objects that could be attractive to the cat. In this case, it is usually sufficient to apply FELIWAY only to the places marked, which are usually near doors and windows.
Multiple cat households: The risk of urine marking is greater when several cats are present in a household. The application of FELIWAY should be increased to two or three times per day on marked sites and once a day on prominent objects that could be attractive to the cat (Figure 3).
Elderly cats: With elderly cats, FELIWAY may need to be used for 45 days in the manner described for multiple cat households, then once every 2 - 3 days for as long as necessary.
Figure 3: Examples of prominent objects
Important: The use of many cleaning agents and disinfectants will increase the likelihood of urine marking by the cat. It is essential that the soiled sites are not cleaned with bleaches or detergents or their derivatives.
2) To prevent urine marking - In order to prevent urine marking by a cat (new house, boarding, etc.).
FELIWAY should be sprayed once per day on prominent objects that could be attractive to the cat (Figure 3).
One depression of the nozzle should be used about 10 cm (4 in) from the object at a height of 20 cm (8 in) from the floor.
3) To familiarize a cat in a new environment - For transport in a cage, spray the inside of the cage with FELIWAY about 20 minutes before introducing the cat.
For transport in a car or other vehicle, spray 3 - 4 times around the cat's usual place in the vehicle before placing the cat in it.
When boarding, spray each corner of the cattery accommodation before introducing the cat. Repeat the sprays daily until the cat is observed to rub its head in the areas of the sprays.
4) To prevent or stop scratching - Scratching is part of territory marking in its strictest sense. Like urine marking, scratching deposits both visible and pheromone-based territorial marks. The pheromones are released from the pads under the cat's paws onto the scratched surface.
Feliway should be sprayed once per day on areas or surfaces that could be attractive to the cat (typically surfaces that are fully visible and vertical).
One depression of the nozzle should be used about 10 cm (4 in) from the area at a height of 20 cm (8 in) from the floor.
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
The product should not stain or mark. Nevertheless, owing to the wide variety of materials used in household furnishings, we advise that you should test the product on a sample that is not easily visible prior to using it.
For best results the product should be allowed to come up to room temperature by leaving it in the room for about 1 hour before using it and it should be shaken prior to use.
CAUTION, FLAMMABLE, EYE IRRITANT - Keep away from sources of ignition. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep container tightly closed. Store at room temperature.
PACKAGE SIZE
Box with 75 mL vial.