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Feliway question
Wierd. Mine always lasted at least 2 months.
wrote in message ... 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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Feliway question
"sheelagh" wrote in message ps.com... On 10 Jul, 11:26, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: wrote in message ... 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. MaryL- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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 |
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