Idea Exchange: Feline pheromones end fractious headaches

April 1, 2004

Article

We've discovered a way to calm fractious cats while muzzling them.

We've discovered a way to calm fractious cats while muzzling them. We spray the muzzles with a feline facial pheromone analogue (Feliway—Veterinary Product Laboratories). Testy cats immediately become quieter as you place their muzzles, and they stay calm even after the muzzles are removed.

Terry Jones, veterinary assistant

Seymour, Wis.

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