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The pheromone F3 (Feliway) is a synthetic analogue of pheromones from feline cheek glands, known as the ‘familiarisation pheromone’. It can be used to reduce general anxiety in stressful situations (such as moving house, transport, presence of other animals) so that the home or training environment is less threatening. It has been particularly beneficial in cases of cat to cat aggression within the same household and is thought to provide a sense of reassurance for cats in new or stressful circumstances.

The pheromone F3 (Feliway) is a synthetic analogue of pheromones from feline cheek glands, known as the ‘familiarisation pheromone’. It can be used to reduce general anxiety in stressful situations (such as moving house, transport, presence of other animals) so that the home or training environment is less threatening. It has been particularly beneficial in cases of cat to cat aggression within the same household and is thought to provide a sense of reassurance for cats in new or stressful circumstances.

The use of F3 diffusers [Feliway] can simulate the effect of dense facial and flank marking within an environment, whilst the cats re-establish their own marks and exchange odours that identify them.  

The use of F3 diffusers (Feliway) can simulate the effect of dense facial and flank marking within an environment, whilst the cats re-establish their own marks and exchange odours that identify them.  

==Proper Use of Pheromone Products==

==Proper Use of Pheromone Products==

*F3 diffusers must be used at a rate of 1 per 50-70m2, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

*F3 diffusers must be used at a rate of 1 per 50-70m², in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

*Diffusers should be left switched on at all times and must not be moved from room to room.

*Diffusers should be left switched on at all times and must not be moved from room to room.

*Diffusers should be installed strategically, one in each of the locations where individual cats or factions of cats spend time. Installing a single diffuser in a hallway between rooms will not generally produce an effect in the rooms.

*Diffusers should be installed strategically, one in each of the locations where individual cats or factions of cats spend time. Installing a single diffuser in a hallway between rooms will not generally produce an effect in the rooms.

*When F3 diffusers are first installed the cats should be kept away from the diffuser for the first 1-2 hours to prevent them from spraying onto the diffuser. Being plastic, the diffusers will initially release a combination of smells that some cats may find objectionable.

*When F3 diffusers are first installed the cats should be kept away from the diffuser for the first 1-2 hours to prevent them from spraying onto the diffuser. Being plastic, the diffusers will initially release a combination of smells that some cats may find objectionable.

*If a diffuser becomes contaminated with urine it should be thoroughly cleaned, other wise it will release urine odours along with the F3. Some diffusers may need to be thrown away.

*If a diffuser becomes contaminated with urine it should be thoroughly cleaned, other wise it will release urine odours along with the F3. Some diffusers may need to be thrown away.

*F3 spray can be used to spot mark new objects that are brought into the house [clothing, bags, new furniture].

*F3 spray can be used to spot mark new objects that are brought into the house (clothing, bags, new furniture).

*F3 spray can also be used as a deterrent for scratch marking in the home: one squirt is applied daily to the claw marking location. An alternative claw marking location should be provided nearby.

*F3 spray can also be used as a deterrent for scratch marking in the home: one squirt is applied daily to the claw marking location. An alternative claw marking location should be provided nearby.