How Comfort Zone® Works
Pet behavior problems, such as urine marking in cats and excessive barking or chewing in dogs, are frequently caused by fear or stress. Developed and recommended by veterinarians, Comfort Zone® products are clinically proven* to help control destructive behavior in cats and dogs.
Like all animals, cats and dogs secrete pheromones. Research has shown that certain pheromones can help an animal cope with these fears or stress-related issues. Comfort Zone® products mimic these pheromones to help control your pet's behavior and make him feel more secure in his environment.
What are Pheromones?
Pheromones are natural chemicals emitted by animals through their skin and glands that help them to communicate with others of the same species.
In mammals, the vomeronasal organ, a structure close to the nasal passage, receives these pheromone signals. When animals receive pheromone signals, there is an involuntary behavioral effect on those animals. There are many different types of pheromones and different classes have different effects. For instance, some serve social functions among animals, while others serve sexual functions.
When to use this product
Comfort Zone® with Feliway® and Comfort Zone® with D.A.P.® products are most effective when properly used. Below we have outlined the best product and method of use for your cats or dogs.
HOW AND WHEN TO USE COMFORT ZONE® WITH FELIWAY® DIFFUSER AND SPRAY
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Comfort Zone® with Feliway® Spray |
Comfort Zone® with Feliway® Diffuser |
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Urine Marking |
Yes Clean up urine thoroughly, apply once daily to marked areas |
Preferred Simply plug the Diffuser into the room where marking has occurred** |
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Scratching |
Preferred Apply daily on vertical surfaces where scratching has occurred |
Yes Plug the Diffuser into the room where marking has occurred** |
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Multi-cat homes |
Yes Spray 2-3 times each day on marked sites and once per day on prominent objects that could be attractive to the cats |
Yes Plug Diffuser into room where cats spend most of their time** |
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Travel |
Yes Spray the inside of your cat's crate 20 minutes before putting your cat in |
Possible use If visiting or vacationing for several days, take a Diffuser along to help calm the cat |
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Initial treatment for other stress-related behaviors (New pet, new home, visitors, etc) |
Yes Apply daily on prominent objects until your cat is observed to rub his head on the sprayed areas |
Preferred Just plug the Diffuser into the room where the cat(s) spend most of their time** |
**Normally a single Diffuser is sufficient, but in a multi-story house, an additional Diffuser might be necessary if your cat spends a significant amount of time on another floor.
HOW AND WHEN TO USE COMFORT ZONE® WITH D.A.P.® DIFFUSER AND SPRAY
| Comfort Zone® with D.A.P® Spray | Comfort Zone® with D.A.P.® Diffuser | |
| New puppy | No |
Yes Simply plug the Diffuser into the room where the puppy will spend the most time for constant, continuing stress control.** |
| Crate training |
Yes Apply one spray in each corner of the crate 15 minutes before putting the dog in. This helps the dog associate security and calmness with his crate. |
No |
| Excessive whining or barking | No |
Yes Simply plug the Diffuser into the room where the dog spends the most time for constant, continuous stress control.** |
| Travel |
Yes Apply spray to the inside of your car, dog's crate, carrier or dog's blanket 15 minutes before placing your dog inside. |
Possible use If visiting or vacationing for several days, take a Diffuser along to help calm the dog in his temporary environment. |
| House soiling | No |
Yes Just plug the Diffuser into the room where the dog spends the most time for constant, continuing stress control.** |
| Destructive Behavior | No |
Yes Just plug the Diffuser into the room where the dog spends the most time for constant, continuing stress control.** |
**Normally a single Diffuser is sufficient, but in a multi-story house, an additional Diffuser might be necessary if your dog spends a significant amount of time on another floor.
How to use this product
Diffuser:
Instructions for Use
- Remove bottle cap.
- Screw diffuser onto the bottle and tighten.
- Plug into electric socket in the room your pet is in most.
- Replace bottle after 4 weeks.
- Use for 90 days for best results
If your pet has access to more than one floor in your home, a diffuser should be used on each floor.
Spray:
Do not use the Comfort Zone® with Feliway® Spray directly on animals.
- To stop or reduce urine marking: Comfort Zone® with Feliway® Spray directly onto places soiled by your cat and on prominent objects that could be attractive to the cat. One depression of the nozzle should be applied daily about 4 in (10 cm) from the site and about 8 in (20 cm) from the floor. Important: The use of many cleaning agents and disinfectants will increase the likelihood of urine marking by your cat. It is essential that the soiled sites are not cleaned with bleaches or detergents (or their derivatives).
- To transport familiarize a cat in a new environment: For transport in a cage, spray the inside of the cage with Comfort Zone® with Feliway® Spray approximately 20 minutes before introducing the cat.
- To prevent or stop scratching: Comfort Zone® with Feliway® Spray should be sprayed once per day on areas or surfaces that could be attractive to the cat. It is necessary to cover the whole surface scratched (about 6 sprays).
For best results the product should be allowed to come up to room temperature by leaving it in the room for about one hour before using it and it should be shaken prior to use.
Refer to the product's Package Insert for complete instructions for use.
Clinically proven results
Feliway® products reduced urine marking in over 96% of cats tested in 28 days. Feliway® products also increased the number of cats that stopped vertical scratching after only 7 days*.
Puppies using D.A.P.® products had significantly fewer night disturbances, which included whining, scratching and seeking owner, in as early as 3 days, and reduced signs of fear, including trembling, cowering, hiding and panting, in dogs exposed to loud noises after 3 to 5 weeks*.
*Data on file
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