Help Your Cat with Stress Using Feliway
Feliway for stressed cats is a proven solution designed to reduce anxiety and promote emotional well-being. Stress in cats can lead to behavioral issues such as urine marking, excessive scratching, overgrooming, aggression, or social withdrawal.
Effects of Stress on Your Cat’s Health
Chronic stress can harm your cat’s health, potentially causing:
- Feline idiopathic cystitis
- Hair loss or overgrooming
- Loss of appetite (anorexia)
- Obesity due to stress-eating
- Decreased energy and social interaction
Cats are experts at hiding stress, making early signs easy to miss.
How Cats Naturally Manage Stress
Cats use visual, olfactory, and pheromonal cues to claim territory and self-soothe. They may:
- Spray urine or scratch vertical surfaces
- Rub their face to release facial pheromones
- Seek familiar scents to feel secure
What Is Feliway?
Feliway is a synthetic copy of the feline facial pheromone used by cats to mark safe, familiar spaces. It helps prevent both behavioral and stress-related medical issues.
Feliway Product Formats
Feliway Spray (75 ml, approx. 500 sprays)
Ideal for:
- Travel crates and cars
- Short-term stress (vet visits, boarding)
- Targeted spraying in marked areas
Avoid spraying directly on scratching posts. Reapply every 4–5 hours.
Feliway Diffuser
Best for long-term use or multi-cat households:
- Plug into the room where your cat spends most of its time
- One diffuser covers 46–72 m²
- Use continuously, with monthly refill changes
- Replace the diffuser device every 6 months
Feliway Wipes
Perfect for travel:
- Wipe the inside of your cat’s carrier 30 minutes before use
- Allow time for the alcohol to evaporate
Usage Tips
Vertical Scratching
Spray Feliway daily near the scratched area for at least one month. Add a scratching post nearby to redirect the behavior.
Urine Marking
Spray the affected areas to send calming signals and reduce the urge to mark.
For Maximum Effectiveness
Use both the spray and the diffuser together to maximize calming benefits.
If you have any questions about Feliway or feline behavior, our veterinary team will be happy to help!
