Feliway (feel a way) diffusers are similar to plug-in air fresheners but instead of floral-scented blasts, Feliway diffusers emit synthetic pheromones into your living space.
Let’s back this up a little.
Cats use chemical markers called pheromones to communicate back to themselves about the environment they’re in.
You’ll no doubt have seen this behavior done in your own home: cats rubbing their cheeks and forehead against objects, surfaces and people.
Cats are territorial animals and this is their way of claiming space and making it safe and secure for them to live in.
But sometimes this process doesn’t happen or it doesn’t work. Your cat doesn’t feel secure and it can’t smell these pheromones in the house. You may just have moved into a new property or done some extensive remodelling; you may have had loud houseguests or introduced a new pet. It may be that nothing much has changed in the house but suddenly your feline is clawing at the sofa or spraying outside the litterbox.
This is where a Feliway diffuser can help because the plug-in will disperse synthetic pheromones into the air which the cat can then smell and respond to.
You should start seeing an improvement in behavior.
You can use a Feliway diffuser whenever you have problems with spraying, scratching or anxiety. You can also buy Feliway Multicat which can help reduce aggression in homes with multiple felines.
You can also buy Feliway in a collar or a spray.