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Cats have multiple scent glands located throughout their body.  These scent glands produce pheromones that are a type of chemical communication they use to interact with the world around them.  Feline facial pheromone spread happy messages that help cats feel safe and secure.

As you know, cats aren’t typically a fan of getting into the cat carrier, let alone taking a trip to the veterinary clinic.  Feliway Classic Spray utilizes the feline facial pheromones to provide a calming effect during these events and others that would otherwise be stressful for your cat.

I’ve used and recommended this spray during my career as a veterinary technician for many years.

Why I love this product:

I spray Feliway into a cat kennel about 10 minutes prior to putting a cat inside to help them feel more secure during their veterinary stay.   I’ve even sprayed it into my scrub top at work in order to help calm feline patients as I’m working with them.  Overall I experienced good results with this product alleviating some of the stress these patients endure.

I also recommend spraying this product into the cat carrier before cat owners attempt to bring them into the veterinary practice.  Many of these owners noticed a significant decrease in whining and meowing during the car ride, as well as less difficulty getting their cat into the carrier.

Why I recommend this product:

Pheromones are safe, and they don’t enter the bloodstream.  Feliway spray does not have an effect on people or other animals.  Also, there is no risk of exposing your cat to too many pheromones.  This product can also be used around the house to prevent scratching and urine spraying.

Feliway spray is available on Amazon here and costs approximately $13.20 for a 60mL bottle (about 60 applications).

Getting a cat into a carrier can be a difficult task!  It may seem easier to avoid dealing with a cat carrier altogether, but we can’t eliminate the need to take our cats to the veterinary clinic at least once a year.  When used correctly, this product can be very helpful in calming cats experiencing stressful situations. Click here to learn more about the feline facial pheromones and how cats use them to communicate.