− | The pheromone F3 ([http://www.feliway.com 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 environment is less threatening. It has been particularly beneficial in supporting cohabitation and alleviating tension in multicat households and is thought to provide a sense of reassurance for cats in new or stressful circumstances. | + | The pheromone F3 ([http://www.feliway.com 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 environment is less threatening. It has been particularly beneficial in supporting cohabitation and alleviating tension in multicat households and is thought to provide a sense of reassurance for cats in new or stressful circumstances. It can also be used to help control urine spraying in the home by cats <ref>Mills, D.S., Mills C.B. Evaluation of a novel method for delivering a synthetic analogue of feline facial pheromone to control urine spraying by cats. Veterinary Record 2001;149:197-199 doi:10.1136/vr.149.7.197</ref>. |