Efficacy of a pheromone-impregnated collar in controlling feline problem behaviors, and an assessment of adverse events associated with collar use.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to assess a pheromone complex-impregnated collar in the control of feline problem behaviors, and to assess the ease of use and tolerance of the collar compared with a regular collar. Six hundred and twenty-four cats from 459 households with one or more of four problem behaviors (problem urination, scratching, fear, or inter-cat conflict) were recruited to a 28-day study. Households were randomly assigned so that each cat received either a pheromone-impregnated polymer collar (containing 13% FELIWAY^® Optimum) or a control regular silicone collar. Caregivers completed online questionnaires at recruitment and on days 7, 14, and 28 documenting the frequency and intensity of the problem behavior in the previous 7 days, and documenting any loss, problems and t

SUBMITTER: Endersby S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11694449 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature