Feliway?

This stuff saved my submisive male (Dally) last year he escaped through an open window (he worked and worked at the fly wire until he made a big enough hole) and went for a wonder in the middle of the night. He as then chased back inside by a tom (who wasn't desexed) back through the window and my very bossy tortie (Tobie) attacked him. She broke two of his back claws so his feet were in a bad way and she wouldn't leave him alone it took approx. 3mths to get them to be friends again. Slowly but surely and with a lot of feliway we also had to start again and board them at the vets for a couple of days while I tried to "change" the house so it looked like new ground. I will always have a bottle in the cupboard just to be on the safe side. Sorry this is very long. lol

I'm currently trying to use Feliway to cure a spray/marking issue with one of my cats. Hopefully it's the answer because I'd really like to NOT have to find him another home. He's not apparently compatible with alot of people/cats around, so I think he's much happier being a bachelor cat But, he has good days so I'm hopeful it's just a fixable behaviour. I'd had to lose any of my cats, even just one, for any reason.

I'll keep the progress posted here, but I have a quick question. Would having fans on in the house help/hinder the Feliway process? Anyone?

K, I am officially a feliway convert! I plugged it in less than a week ago, and Mimi has stopped scratching my face in the middle of the night, in fact she's been leaving me alone all night every night (she used to wake me up a few times every night)

I also let Tyger up to "her" room a few nights ago and played with her, and Mimi watched interestedly in total silence (she always shreiked, growled and hissed the entire time there was another cat in her line of sight, no matter what the other cat was doing...)

I have never felt so happy and relieved in my life! And I honestly think feliway helped, because she changed overnight, after 6 months of being a pain!!!!!

I used Feliway when my two neutered males weren't getting along too well, and it helped calm them down. I used two diffusers when I added a third cat to the household. (One upstairs, one down) The introductions went amazingly well. I've quit using it now, as all three seem to be getting along fine, but have just ordered another to have on hand for an "emergency" behavior problem in the future.

I used a few sprays of Feliway around the house and on my hands to help my foster girl Jill. It made a significant difference, and she allowed us to pet her (one person at a time). Once she began trusting us, we no longer used it much.

But the first time I had it on my hands, Garfield (who is always a love bug) was all over me. He would not quit! It definitely had an effect on him too!

How can I tell if it's working? Are you supposed to smell it or no? I just plugged it in, in the bedroom. Can only the kitties smell it?

Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by ciera23

How can I tell if it's working? Are you supposed to smell it or no? I just plugged it in, in the bedroom. Can only the kitties smell it?

Thanks!!!

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No, you're not supposed to smell it. You'll notice it's working if your cat's behaviour or temperment seems to change significantly

My vet recommended this for me, as my male cat got stressed at a foster and he has a heart murmur. The receptionist very kindly got prices and pulled the products out for me, but the diffuser (which is what i need) did say that if you have reactions to normal plug ins they are not advisable. I can only use certain plug in air fresheners, so was reluctant to spend the money on it. I have used Rescue Remedy and found it useful though.

I purchased a Feliway diffuser for Dori once we moved into our new house. Her appetite almost ceased to exist for 2 days. I plugged in the Feliway and the next day she was eating normally. I kept it plugged in for the next 4-6 weeks while she became used to the new place. I didn't have to replace it after it ran out.

Originally Posted by squirtle

I kept it plugged in for the next 4-6 weeks while she became used to the new place. I didn't have to replace it after it ran out.

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yeah, that's what i was going to ask. do they become dependent on it psychologically so that you always have to keep filling it forever?

Originally Posted by journey

yeah, that's what i was going to ask. do they become dependent on it psychologically so that you always have to keep filling it forever?

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I wondered that when I bought it. But with Dori, it was just to get her used to a new place so it wasn't really a behavior issue. I know that for calming purposes such as car rides, vet visits, moving etc. you serve your purpose by using it temporarily. But as far as bahavior modification I am not sure....