By Monty's mom
from Brooklyn, NY on 1/19/2008
Pros:
Easy To Administer, No Side Effects
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I brought a kitten into my home with my 9 1/2 year old cat. The kitten is very aggressive and I wanted something to calm him down a bit. I had high hopes this would do the trick, but it has had absolutely no effect. The little one still attacks constantly. I've resorted to giving him 'time outs' to try to teach him some manners.
Only Natural Pet Store Response:Pheremone products are intended to help relieve stress and anxiety, but are not necessarily the best choice to address territorial or aggressive behavior, particularly when that behavior is not fear-based. Cats with territorial and/or aggressive behavior may benefit from your using flower essences in conjunction with some behavioral strategies, which could include "time outs" like this reviewer describes.
By CatPerson
from Belmont, MA on 12/10/2007
Pros:
Easy To Administer, Gentle, No Side Effects
Best Uses:
No good for agressiveness
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I bought it because my too cats, siblings that have always lived well together started fighting. It is the first refill I buy and still no visible effect on any of them.
Only Natural Pet Store Response:Pheremone products are intended to help relieve stress and anxiety, but are not necessarily the best choice to address territorial or aggressive behavior, particularly when that behavior is not fear-based. Cats that are acting territorial and/or being aggressive may benefit from your using flower essences in conjunction with some behavioral strategies. If one cat is aggressive and another cat submissive, it's important to draw out the "fraidy cat" to help him or her feel less feeble. Be sure to check out our many flower essence products if you have warring felines and choose the right remedies - one for the aggressive and one for the submissive cat.
By Nikki's mom
from salinas, ca on 10/22/2007
Cons:
Works when close by
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
When I first plugged it in, Nikki would lay on the floor right next to it. Normally when my husband or I try to walk past her, she thinks we have something sinister in mind(sure would like to know what previous owners did to her), but when lying near diffuser she would just lay still and let you walk on past. Unfortunately that seems to be the only effect on her.
Helps kitty to relax after a Vet visit
By alleycatd
from Vallejo, CA on 9/14/2007
Pros:
Easy To Administer, Effective, Gentle, No Side Effects
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This product is wonderful. The scent is barely noticeable, not overpowering at all. It is very effective in helping cats to relax.
Sometimes I need to hold feral cats in traps overnight before and after being Spayed/Neutered. Some cats are very anxious and cry and pace inside of the traps.
This product does an excellent job of helping the cats to relax. Instead of crying and banging against the sides of the carriers the Nutri-Vet Pet Ease helps the cats to sit/lay calmly in the carriers.
By Dissatisfied User
from Sacramento, CA on 9/2/2007
Pros:
Easy To Administer, No Side Effects
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I live in a 3 bedroom, 2 story home and purchased 9 (NINE) of these items. They had absolutely no impact on stopping my problem child from urinating in inappropriate places. He may have to go to a shelter!
Only Natural Pet Store Response:Cats that are urinating in inappropriate places may be ill, and your vet should evaluate whether there are any health problems that may be causing the problem. Cats may also urinate inappropriately as a territorial act, and if so, they may benefit from your using flower essences in conjunction with some behavioral strategies instead of pheromone products, which are formulated to relieve stress and anxiety. Pheremones are not necessarily the best choice to address territorial behavior, particularly when that behavior is not fear-based.
By Fur Children Foster Mom
from Spring Valley, CA on 8/6/2007
Pros:
Easy To Administer, Effective, Gentle, No Side Effects
Best Uses:
Daily Care, Older Pets, Younger Pets
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
We adopted Roxanne about a year ago. She has always been high strung. She has obviously been through some trauma in her life until she got to us and although she was beginning to relax around my husband and I, she was still agressive toward the other animals. Now after using the Phermone Plus for two weeks (one on each floor of our home) she will go nose to nose with our other cat without a big confrontation and ignores the rabbits, despite them being very curious about long tails.
By Miss Jan
from Plainville MA on 8/1/2007
Pros:
Easy To Administer, Effective, Gentle, No Side Effects
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I bought this item as the last resort -we recently adopted two new cats to be companions to the cat we already owned, but it become obvious quickly that the new cats were a major intimidation (and continue to be) to the old one, and as a result our original cat sprayed every available space he could find. I was ready to find new homes for our new cats until I decided to try the PetEase, and though it took a few days, I don't believe our cat has sprayed anywhere, at least anywhere that my astute nose can find. It seems like we can keep the cats!! Yeah!!! Thanks[...]!!
My cat's back to her old self.
By Kat
from Milford, NH on 7/1/2007
Pros:
Easy To Administer, Effective, Gentle, No Side Effects
Best Uses:
Daily Care, Older Pets, Short-Term Care, Treat Specific Illnesses, Younger Pets
Describe Yourself:
Long-time Pet Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
After I brought a bunny into my home my cat was very stressed out all the time, even when the bunny wasn't around. The Feline pheromone helped her feel relaxed since the first day I plugged it in. She's her mellow old self again.