Companion Animals

Cat Feline Boarding Pheromone Use

Synthetic feline facial pheromones provide evidence-based anxiety reduction for cats in boarding, veterinary, and stressful home situations.

Key Facts

Feliway replicates the F3 facial pheromone cats deposit when rubbing their face on objects
Clinical trials show reduced hiding, increased feeding, and reduced stress behaviors in cattery cats
Pheromone diffusers take 24 hours to reach effective environmental concentration
Pheromone sprays applied to bedding and carriers reduce transport and veterinary stress
Pheromones are effective for a proportion of cats but not universally beneficial

Welfare Considerations

For cats that respond to pheromone therapy, the reduction in anxiety and stress represents a significant welfare improvement with no adverse effects. Early use before stressful events maximizes efficacy.

What You Can Do

Use Feliway diffusers before and during cattery stays to reduce boarding stress
Apply pheromone spray to carriers and bedding before veterinary visits
Discuss pheromone therapy with your vet as part of a comprehensive anxiety management plan