Feliway question

Wierd. Mine always lasted at least 2 months.

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I've been using a Feliway diffuser for the past 5-6 weeks or so, and
as I've posted before, it seems to help with the Smudge-Licky conflict,
at least a bit.

But I have a question. On the box, it says one refill container will
last a month. I've noticed that it doesn't last anywhere near that long.
It's more like 2 or 2.5 weeks, it seems. I've just purchased my third
bottle of the stuff (second refill), and I'm pretty sure it hasn't been
two whole months. Wish I'd written down the original date. When I start
the new bottle (the second bottle isn't quite empty), I will write it
in my calendar.

But I'm curious what your experiences are with this. It should be the
same, theoretically. It's not like I'm using more - I just plug it in
and leave it. It should "diffuse" at the same rate as anyone else's.

Also, how often do you need to replace the diffusers?

Joyce

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On 10 Jul, 11:26, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
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I've been using a Feliway diffuser for the past 5-6 weeks or so, and
as I've posted before, it seems to help with the Smudge-Licky conflict,
at least a bit.

But I have a question. On the box, it says one refill container will
last a month. I've noticed that it doesn't last anywhere near that long.
It's more like 2 or 2.5 weeks, it seems. I've just purchased my third
bottle of the stuff (second refill), and I'm pretty sure it hasn't been
two whole months. Wish I'd written down the original date. When I start
the new bottle (the second bottle isn't quite empty), I will write it
in my calendar.

But I'm curious what your experiences are with this. It should be the
same, theoretically. It's not like I'm using more - I just plug it in
and leave it. It should "diffuse" at the same rate as anyone else's.

Also, how often do you need to replace the diffusers?

Joyce

It sounds to me like your diffuser may be defective. I haven't used one
in
quite awhile, but I don't remember any way to adjust the amount. However,
mine always lasted for more than a month before I needed a refill. I
assume
we can keep using a diffuser as long as it is "working" -- that is, uses
the
refills at a normal rate -- but in your case, I would contact the seller
and
see if it can be exchanged.

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Mary, I have never used Feliway at all. I have two questions if you
wouldn't mind anwering them?

1: Does Feliway actually work?
2:How well does it work.
(ie: does it calm the cat down, or release false pheromones)

I guess I should really ask you all as you have all used it?

The other thing that I noticed was the difference in price too.

Over here in the UK, to buy a diffuser & the refill part from my vet
or even my pet store come to that is around £25. that would convert
into around $48ish dollars.
I would call that a rather marked difference in price, wouldn't you?

(compared to the $16 that I noticed someone else in this thread
mentioned)

As you know, we take in community cats where and when we can, & feed
them from community bowls too, so I have often considered buying some,
but the price has put me off buying it. Not knowing whether it would
work or not, is a big consideration when dishing out that kind of
money.

If I knew that it was a defiant certainty that it would work, I would
consider trying it out on some of our more highly strung
visitors..However, not knowing has put me off trying it.

Thanks for your opinions in advance
Sheelagh

Sheelagh,

It would be well worth trying. Feliway is not a cure-all, but it has a very
good track record for behavior modification (that is, a calming effect). I
used it when I adopted Duffy, and I could definitely see a difference. In
many ways, it is as Sherry described -- you become aware if you stop using
it that it was having an effect. So, the effect may be subtle, but it is
valuable. I no longer need to use it, but I keep some on hand "just in
case." For example, Holly became agitated after seeing another cat on one
occasion and she became somewhat aggressive toward Duffy (misdirected
aggression). I took Holly into the computer room with me for awhile and
plugged in the Feliway. She calmed down in just a short time. Here is a
study from Ohio State University that describes research on this type of
product: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1129074611.htm

This site sells the diffuser for about US $24.00 (which includes one bottle
of liquid Feliway), and refills are $15.99. Be sure to get regular Feliway
(Comfort Zone) and *not* the type with D.A.P. because that formulation is
for dogs. You would need to check on shipping costs (and possibly Customs)
to the UK, of course. http://tinyurl.com/2sd4hq

Petguys.com usually has pretty good prices, too. Right now, their prices
are even a little better than the source I just listed have Feliway
diffusers for $23.99 and refills for $12.99. http://tinyurl.com/2ow2cz
Incidentally, this site has Furminators on sale right now for considerably
less than what is seen at many locations. http://www.petguys.com/ The
small size (blue or purple) is the size that would normally be used for
cats.

I apologize for the delay. I overlooked your question directed to me.

MaryL