By mimicking the cat’s natural facial pheromones, FELIWAY® creates a state of familiarity and security in the cat's local environment.
As a result, FELIWAY® can be used to help comfort and reassure cats, while they cope with a challenging situation and/or help prevent or reduce the stress caused to a cat during a change in their environment.
FELIWAY® is proven to help in reducing stress related to behavioural problems such as scratching and spraying. Clinical trials show a reduction in urine spraying in up to 91% of households and a reduction in scratch marking behaviours in up to 96% of households.
COMPOSITION
FELIWAY® is a synthetic copy of the feline facial pheromone used by cats to mark territory as safe and secure.
INDICATIONS
To prevent or use during
- Urine marking
- Vertical scratching
- Multicat households
- Following a disruption to the cats’ environment (redecoration, visitors, new pets, new baby)
- To help a cat to settle in a new environment (after moving house, during kitten socialization, following adoption)
- For transportation or during a stay in a cattery
- During fireworks
FORMS
FELIWAY® Diffuser
- Electric plug-in diffuser and 24 ml bottle of FELIWAY®
- Covers approximately 500 to 750 square feet
FELIWAY® Spray
- 60 ml spray bottle
- For direct application
- For spot uses such as carriers and cages
FELIWAY® Diffuser
When using the FELIWAY® Diffuser:
- Remove the vial cap
- Screw the diffuser onto the vial and gently tighten
- Plug the diffuser into an electric socket
- Do not plug in behind a door, curtain or underneath furniture
- Leave the device switched on continuously for at least four weeks
- Replace the refill as required
Always consult your veterinary surgeon if your cat is showing signs of stress. Your cat's problem may be of a clinical origin and may require further treatment.
The device and the refill are specially designed for the FELIWAY® Diffuser. The product cannot be guaranteed if a different device is used with the refill. Similarly, the electric device should not be used with another substance.
FELIWAY® Spray
When using the FELIWAY® Spray you must keep in mind the problem you are trying to reduce or prevent.
If your cat is urine spraying:
- First consult a veterinary surgeon to confirm that your cat's problem is not of a clinical origin.
- Then after removing the cat from the room, clean the areas marked with urine using either a mixture of water and surgical spirits or a warm dilute solution of non-biological washing powder.
- Never use strong smelling disinfectants, bleach, biological washing powder, detergents or deodorizers to clean the affected areas. They may interfere with the action of FELIWAY® and the strong smell may upset your cat further.
- Shake the bottle and apply the spray daily for at least 30 days. Do not stop when you notice improvement.
- Wait 15 minutes before letting the cat re-enter the area to allow time for the alcohol carrier in FELIWAY® to evaporate.
- If you need to apply FELIWAY® to electrical equipment, switch off the appliance, allow it to cool down and then ensure it is completely dry before switching it on again.
- To prevent new furniture, freshly painted walls or other objects becoming the target of urine spraying activity, spray daily for the first 2 weeks or until the cat is seen to rub his/her head against the object.
- Remember FELIWAY® does not cover or mask bad smells.
If your cat is scratch marking:
- Remove the cat from the room.
- Shake the bottle and apply the spray to the marked area daily for at least 30 days. Do not stop when you notice improvement.
- Wait 15 minutes before letting the cat re-enter the area to allow time for the alcohol carrier in FELIWAY® to evaporate off.
- To prevent new furniture, freshly painted walls or other objects becoming the target of scratch marking activity, spray daily for the first 2 weeks or until the cat is seen to rub his/her head against the object.
Never punish your cat for urine or scratch marking as this will only increase their level of distress and will not reduce the problem, but may make it worse.
If your cat lives in a multi-cat household:
- Use as above but extend period of use to at least 45 days and increase the frequency of application to twice daily.
- Consider using a FELIWAY® Diffuser to reduce the overall stress levels of all your cats.
To give more general reassurance:
- Apply FELIWAY® Spray to the doorways, cat-flap, windows sills and to other prominent objects within your home.
- Shake the bottle and spray at a height of about 20 cm from the floor.
- Wait 15 minutes before letting the cat re-enter the area to allow time for the alcohol carrier in FELIWAY® to evaporate.
FELIWAY® should not stain furnishings but it is recommended to test on a sample before use.