Cats are sensitive creatures, and conflicts or stress in a multi-cat household can create a tense environment. Feliway offers solutions like Feliway Optimum and Feliway Multicat to help reduce stress and promote harmony. But which one is right for your feline friends? In this article, we’ll compare Feliway Optimum and Multicat, exploring their benefits, differences, and how to choose the best option for your cats.
What is Feliway Optimum?
Feliway Optimum is a new pheromone diffuser with an even wider range of applications, especially for behaviors related to cat stress. It acts similarly to natural feline pheromones and creates an environment non-stressful for cats; it solves such problems as follows:
- Scratching furniture
- Spraying or marking territory
- Hiding or avoiding interaction
- Adjusting to new environments
Key Features of Feliway Optimum:
- Broad-spectrum solution for stress-related behaviors.
- Effective for both single and multi-cat households.
- Promotes a sense of safety and well-being.
What is Feliway Multicat?
Feliway Multicat is specifically designed for multi-cat households to reduce tension and encourage bonding. It mimics the pheromones that a mother cat naturally produces to create harmony among her kittens.
Key Features of Feliway Multicat:
- Designed to reduce conflicts between cats.
- Helps cats live together more harmoniously.
- Ideal for homes with multiple cats experiencing fights or territorial behavior.
Key Differences Between Feliway Optimum and Multicat
Feature | Feliway Optimum | Feliway Multicat |
Purpose | General stress relief for all cats | Conflict resolution in multi-cat homes |
Target Behavior | Scratching, hiding, spraying | Fighting, hissing, tension |
Best For | Single or multi-cat households | Multi-cat households only |
Pheromone Blend | Comprehensive mix for various issues | Mother-cat pheromones for harmony |
When to Use Feliway Optimum
Use Feliway Optimum if:
- You have one cat and it shows stress-related behaviors.
- Your cat is in a new environment (e.g., moving, renovations).
- You have a broad range of issues, including scratching or spraying.
When to Use Feliway Multicat
Use Feliway Multicat if:
- You have more than one cat and they are always fighting or hissing at each other.
- Your home is prone to territorial disputes.
- You’ve added a new cat into your home and it is not going as well as you would have liked.
Customer Reviews and Success Stories
Both products have been positively reviewed:
Feliway Optimum:
- “My cat stopped hiding under the bed after using Optimum.”
- “It worked wonders when I moved to a new apartment.”
Feliway Multicat:
- “The constant hissing between my two cats is now a thing of the past.”
- “I introduced a new kitten, and Multicat helped them bond quickly.”
How to Use Feliway Products Effectively
To get the most out of Feliway Optimum or Multicat:
- Place the diffuser in your cat’s favorite room.
- Leave the diffuser continuously on for at least 30 days.
- Replacement: Refill the diffuser every 30 days for maintained effectiveness.
Managing a Multi-Cat Household—Tips
While Feliway may work, other means can be employed to create further harmony:
- Separate Resources: Differentiate in food bowls, litter boxes, and sleeping areas.
- Gradual Introduction: Introduce new cats slowly to reduce tension.
- Playtime and Enrichment: Engage cats in interactive play to release pent-up energy.
Both Feliway Optimum and Multicat are tools that can be used to deal with stress and conflict in cats. Optimum is more versatile for a range of stress behaviors, while Multicat is best for sorting out tensions in multi-cat households. By choosing the right product and using it consistently, you can create a calm and harmonious environment for your feline companions.
