ArticleJournal of feline medicine and surgery2018
Tools for Managing Feline Problem Behaviors: Pheromone therapy.
Article in Journal of feline medicine and surgery, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Semiochemicals from Domestic Cat Urine and Feces Reduce Use of Scratching Surfaces.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- A long-lasting gel-based diffuser of feline pheromone can help reduce undesirable behaviors in cats at home: comparison with an electric diffuser.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Efficacy of a pheromone-impregnated collar in controlling feline problem behaviors, and an assessment of adverse events associated with collar use.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
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- 2022 ISFM/AAFP Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment Guidelines.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2022Article
- First study on stress evaluation and reduction in hospitalized cats after neutering surgery.Veterinary world · 2022Article
- 2022 ISFM Consensus Guidelines on Management of the Inappetent Hospitalised Cat.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2022Article
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Abstract
practical relevanceCats are one of the most common companion animals in the world. However, relatively little scientific research has been conducted on cat behavior. With problem behaviors a leading reason for relinquishment of cats to shelters, or abandonment outdoors, solutions to address feline behavioral problems can have important welfare benefits. Because naturally occurring pheromones produce measurable species-specific responses in cats, the use of synthetic pheromone products consisting of the same compounds may activate a specific behavioral response in the receiving individual, allowing humans to better communicate with cats and manage feline problem behavior.
aimsIn this article the scientific background for naturally occurring feline pheromones and semiochemicals and their impact on cat behavior is reviewed. This is used as a foundation to explore the three feline synthetic pheromones currently available and the empirical evidence that exists for their effectiveness. From this information, several recommendations for veterinarians and behavior professionals on the application of feline pheromone therapy in the home and veterinary clinic setting are presented. EVIDENCE BASE: The efficacy of synthetic pheromones as a tool for the management of problem behaviors is a relatively new area of research and only fairly recently has the need to implement more rigorous research methodology been recognized.
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