Cat Appeasing Pheromone

Cat Appeasing Pheromone: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Overview

• The mixture is composed of products of the dermal secretions the queen makes after birthing to help keep the kittens safely inside the nest.
• The signal makes the cat feel more safe by causing an inbuilt emotional bias in how they perceive their surroundings.
• It seems that the cats who share a home get along better because they feel comfortable and secure.

Uses of Cat appeasing pheromone

• When there are signs of conflict between cats within the same household, including overt aggression, hissing, growling, and chasing (not play related) and more subtle signs of social tension such as consistent blocking behavior, staring down, or consistent avoidance.
• Some cats can also show repetitive minor medical ailments as a result of chronic stress, such as persistent vomiting, cystitis, and overgrooming. So, In these cases, the animal should be carefully checked for medical causes before considering behavior management.
• Should be used alongside a behavior management plan that allows different cats access to their own core resources. Published reports show marginal effects.

Dose of Cat appeasing pheromone in Dogs and Cats

Cats:

Plug-in diffuser which should be left on the whole time (not switched on and off), ideally where the cats rest; not where they come into conflict.

Dogs:

Not applicable.

Side Effects of Cat appeasing pheromone in Dogs and Cats

• None reported; if no improvement within 1 month, reassess the diagnosis.

Contraindications of Cat appeasing pheromone in Dogs and Cats

None