Using Feliway Diffuser for Brendel

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

July 5, 2023 12:59pm CST

For several years Feliway has been available at pet stores, vet hospitals, and online retailers. Classic Feliway is an exact replication of the facial pheromone in cats. And Feliway was first introduced to vets back in 1996. When your cat rubs her cheeks on an object, a behavior called bunting, she is rubbing this pheromone on the object. It's your cat's way of saying, 'this is mine, this is my space, I feel safe here.' Classic Feliway comes in plug-in diffuser formulations, sprays, and even wipes. The diffusers can cover up to 750 sq. ft. and can last up to 30 days, making them the most economical home products. And this product can help many issues including, scratching, aggression, and stress in general. I have been using this product for over a week now, for Brendel's dementia and yowling at night. Too soon to tell results, but she seems to be calming down a little at night. She is not waking up every hour like she was a couple of weeks ago. Time will tell if this product will help her. I certainly hope so. We both need some rest. And her pacing is so difficult to watch. Hope you are all doing well. Will catch up as time allows. I wonder, have you ever used this product, and if so, did it help your pet?

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@rebelann (113040)

• El Paso, Texas

5 Jul 23

Poor Brendel, it's so hard on our furbabies when they get dementia, I've had to go through that with 2 of my pups way back when.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 23

Sorry you had to deal with this as well. It really wears you down. But I will keep trying all I can.

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@rebelann (113040)

• El Paso, Texas

5 Jul 23

One of the pups was 14 and a half yrs old and when I came home from work one day I saw her laying sideways in the kiddie pool trying to run. I didn't have a choice but to put her down, I've always lived alone and I certainly didn't want her to drown while I was at work.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 23

@rebelann Brendel turns 14 in September. So very sad the things we do for our babies.

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@Marilynda1225 (83176)

• United States

5 Jul 23

I've never heard of that product but I really hope it works and that you and Brendel can get some rest

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@Marilynda1225 (83176)

• United States

5 Jul 23

@CarolDM that's been around for a long time. I feel so bad for Brendel and hope this helps.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 23

@Marilynda1225 Longer than I realized. Thank you Marilyn, it breaks my heart. I check her for breathing numerous times a day.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 23

It has been around many years and helps a lot of pets. I hope it helps Brendel. I read a blog discussion from 1996 today, so it has been around and the vets recommend it. Thank you Marilyn.

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@GardenGerty (161080)

• United States

6 Jul 23

I have never seen this product, but I have not been looking for it either. I applaud you for doing this for Brendel and I do hope in the long run it helps.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

It has been around many years but my first time using it. I hope in time it can help her. Thank you Heather. I will do whatever it takes to keep her comfortable.

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@shaggin (72324)

• United States

6 Jul 23

Oh what a wonderful idea to use it to help calm Brendel during this difficult time. I hope it works! I have heard of feliway in a spray form.

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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)

• United States

6 Jul 23

So you wouldn't need a diffuser?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

@shaggin I hope it helps, time will tell. Thank you. It comes i many forms and used for many reasons.

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

@misunderstood_zombie I need the diffuser to use all night plugged in beside her, to try to help the yowling and confusion. You can buy wipes or spray for many other reasons.

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@LadyDuck (472222)

• Switzerland

6 Jul 23

Poor little Brendel, I hope this product helps her to calm down. You need some good rest and she also needs to sleep.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

Thank you Anna. We often take a good nights sleep for granted.

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@LadyDuck (472222)

• Switzerland

7 Jul 23

@CarolDM - We understand that is not granted when we cannot sleep well.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Jul 23

@LadyDuck Resting when I can Anna.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Jul 23

I hope this product helps Brendel. I can imagine how tired both of you are.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

7 Jul 23

@CarolDM I hope Brendel is feeling better today.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

You have no idea. Thank you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Jul 23

@RubyHawk The same, sleeping right now. Thank you.

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@RebeccasFarm (90573)

• Arvada, Colorado

6 Jul 23

Oh good I hope this works..seems like it would Carol.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

I hope so too, it will take some time to tell. Thank you.

@Juliaacv (51623)

• Canada

6 Jul 23

Sweet little Brendel, I hope that she finds comfort in this and it helps to take the edge off of her behaviour.

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@Juliaacv (51623)

• Canada

6 Jul 23

@CarolDM You must be so exhausted.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

So hard to get through each day and night. But I will do whatever I need to do for her to be comfortable. Can't really tell for sure but it seems to be helping. She still wakes up every hour, or every other hour on some nights. Just for reassurance it seems.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Jul 23

@Juliaacv I am every single day. Can't fall asleep during the day, but I try to rest.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317454)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

6 Jul 23

I hope it works so you and Brendel will get the rest you need.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317454)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

6 Jul 23

@CarolDM You're welcome.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

Thanks, I hope so too.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

6 Jul 23

@CarolDM Thank you for explaining about this product. I have never heard of it or used it before you mentioned it. I hope she will calm down completely. That must be hard on all of you with her having dementia.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

7 Jul 23

@CarolDM I hope she never gets to the point that she forgets who you are. I understand. Sophie was very sick for a while and I was so worried about her and the vet tried all and the one thing that perked her up was that we were moving from the place we both hated and she began to eat and gained weight and she and I both will have a porch where were are moving to next. I am not a mover and hate it but had to do it and do not know how long we will be at the new place so would like to find something in that area if have to move again and hope we can settle down finally. I hate all that goes with moving and packing is very hard when i do it myself and the boxes get messed up. Lately because of my situation I have extra work to do. Thanks but so far she is ok and I hope she never gets things and stays with me a long time. She is a survivor like me.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Jul 23

@Hannihar I hope so too my friend. But there is no stopping dementia. Glad to hear the good news about Sophie. Take care.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

You are very welcome. I hope it helps her. You can buy spray and wipes as well. This is very challenging and breaks my heart to watch her. But she doesn't seem to be in pain. And so far she knows who I am.

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@LindaOHio (182653)

• United States

6 Jul 23

I certainly hope that this helps Brendel. It's so frustrating when you can't help a fur baby. I hope she is able to sleep the night with this help.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

Thanks Linda. It wears on you not sleeping all night. But whatever I need to do for her. I certainly hope this helps her.

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@dgobucks226 (35797)

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8 Jul 23

Hope the product works for Brendel. Keeping her comfortable as possible is the best medicine.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Jul 23

Thank you, I am doing all I can.

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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)

• United States

6 Jul 23

That is such a good idea. I should get one for my dog to calm her down from barking. I truly hope this helps Brendal at night.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

You could try the spray to see if it might work. Thank you.

@MarieCoyle (39009)

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5 Jul 23

I have heard of it, and I know one of my friends considered it, but hasn't yet. Her cat is 16, and is failing. I was wondering how you and Brendel were doing. I'm sorry, it doesn't sound like you are getting much sleep. I know this is a hard time for you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 23

Sorry about your friend. I thought why not give Feliway a try. Grasping for straws at this point. And I will not put her on those strong meds the vet suggested. Every day is a challenge. Even during the day she will just look at me through the window. And I go out and sit with her a few minutes. Then she goes back to sleep. Just needs reassurance I guess. Thank you Marie. It is challenging.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

@MarieCoyle Thank you for your continued support Marie.

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@MarieCoyle (39009)

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6 Jul 23

@CarolDM Not only challenging, but hard on the heart and the emotions. Be kind to yourself, Carol.

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@allknowing (138208)

• India

6 Jul 23

I am only reading about it here in your post. Feel for both you and Brendel Hope it helps

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

Thank you.

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@toniganzon (72553)

• Philippines

6 Jul 23

I hope that it does help. Brendel needs it and so do you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

Thank you Toni. You are right, we both need this to work.

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@jstory07 (140291)

• Roseburg, Oregon

6 Jul 23

I hope the products works for Brendel. Poor Kitty just needs calm in it's life.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

I am trying my best to keep her calm. It starts usually around 2:am and keeps going until I get up between 5-6. Sometimes longer than that.

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@RasmaSandra (81043)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

5 Jul 23

I have never heard about it but I am sure glad it is helping Brendel Hugs and all the best to Brendel,Since things around here are usually quiet if anything does upset the cats I have found litter I use for them which has calming rose water and a chamomile scent, When the box is clean and I scope everyday Morticia will spend some time lying in there,

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 23

Well, I am not 100% sure it is helping just yet. I just started it about a week ago. She seems a little better but still up and down at night. Just not as vocal as she was. I hope it is helping. Definitely worth a shot to keep trying it. Dementia will not go away but I try to keep it from progressing too quickly if possible. Glad the litter helps yours.

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@JudyEv (342448)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Jul 23

I do hope this helps Brendel. I've never heard of this product.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jul 23

It has been around I just never needed it for any of my other cats or dogs.

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@Dena91 (16698)

• United States

5 Jul 23

Mike and I have thought about buying this before but didn't. Buttons would be nervous even times when we were with her. Ginger would be aggressive. But these occurrences wouldn't last too long, so we never got any. Now you have me wondering if I ought to consider it with Ginger and her sometimes waking up acting confused in the wee hours of the morning. Keep us posted as to sweet Brendel's adjustment with it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 23

I finally decided to give it a try. This one should last about 30 days. I should know by then if it is working, and will buy refills. I am planing to do whatever I have to for her to be comfortable, without meds. You could use it here and there, unplug it when you are not using it. I say what do you have to lose. I got mine from Amazon. Had 30 days free prime, so also got free shipping. They also have wipes and spray to use as well. Good luck and hugs to Ginger. They seem to get lost in the morning hours before daylight.

Thank you as always Dena. I will keep you posted.

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