Cats look at the world differently, so stress is an important part of their health. When you throw numerous cats into the mix, as with fosters or a multicat household, the problem is exacerbated.
Stress in cats exhibits itself in behaviors like spraying, urinating outside the litter box, hiding and hissing. Pheromones, which are external hormones, have a calming influence on cats and can minimize these unwanted behaviors.
Cats leave a pheromone on objects when they rub their face. This makes them feel comfortable. When you make changes in your house by moving furniture, redecorating, entertaining guests, boarding, and moving, these pheromones are not present and your cat becomes stressed.
At Long Beach Animal Hospital, we use a pheromone called Feliway to keep cats calm in this stressful situation. Each of our cat exam rooms has a diffuser to spread this calming hormone, and it works. You can use the same thing in your home.
This product comes in sprays, diffusers, and wipes. The sprays and wipes are great to use in a cat carrier when you are taking them on a trip, to your veterinarian, or to a groomer. They arrive in a more relaxed state, and the experience is better for everyone involved.