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==Treatment==

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[[Housesoiling - Cat#Medical Assessment|Underlying medical conditions should be investigated]] and treated. Regardless of the cause for the marking behaviour, it is useful to '''increase available resources''' so that cats have easy access to them and perceive their [[Feline Territorial Behaviour#Core Territory|core territory]] to provide a surfeit of the things that they need. F3 diffusers (Feliway) help to create a sense of core territory and can considerably reduce tension in cat groups. [[Urine Contamination of Property|Soiled areas should be protected]] to prevent soiling from becoming ingrained and harder to remove.

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[[Housesoiling - Cat#Medical Assessment|Underlying medical conditions should be investigated]] and treated. Regardless of the cause for the marking behaviour, it is useful to '''increase available resources''' so that cats have easy access to them and perceive their [[Feline Territorial Behaviour#Core Territory|core territory]] to provide a surfeit of the things that they need. [[Pheromonotherapy|F3 diffusers (Feliway)]] help to create a sense of core territory and can considerably reduce tension in cat groups. [[Urine Contamination of Property|Soiled areas should be protected]] to prevent soiling from becoming ingrained and harder to remove.

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~~'''Proper use of pheromone products'''~~

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

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

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* They 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.

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* 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.

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* 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.

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

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* 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.

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