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===Pheromones===
 
===Pheromones===
A number of studies support the use of pheromonotherapy for the treatment of indoor marking in cats.
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A number of studies support the use of pheromonotherapy for the treatment of indoor marking in cats(Mills 3).
The product Feliway contains a synthetic analogue of the F3 fraction of the facial marking secretion of cats.
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The product Feliway contains a synthetic analogue of the F3 fraction of the facial marking secretion of cats(Mills 1).
 
The presence of this chemical signal deters spray marking on a specific spot, and the general concentration of the chemical signal in an environment may reduce stress and interact conflict that underlie spray marking.
 
The presence of this chemical signal deters spray marking on a specific spot, and the general concentration of the chemical signal in an environment may reduce stress and interact conflict that underlie spray marking.
 
Current evidence suggests that Feliway diffusers or sprays need to be used for a minimum of 4 weeks in order to produce a reduction in spray marking (Mills 3).
 
Current evidence suggests that Feliway diffusers or sprays need to be used for a minimum of 4 weeks in order to produce a reduction in spray marking (Mills 3).
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