Has anyone used the collar for travel? Were moving and want make it less stressful for our cat.
356043
Yes. My cats made a 350 mile trip wearing them and they were less vocal/stressed in their carriers
356044
Probably you and your cat will get bored with the lavender scent. It is really smelly. Especially if your cat is not used to the collar, I would advise you not to use it in a trip. You'll better try Feliway Spray.
67504
I have used this on two of my cats. One is a jealous bully and was terrorizing the other. I also had some inappropriate "peeing" but never knew which one it was. I put a collar on each cat and saw some improvement, though the problem did not abate completely. I can definitely tell when its time to change the collar. I have also had luck with the plug-in pheremones, but discontinued them when I learned that the plug-in air devices have a tendency to fail and can be a fire hazard.
1825439
I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has never had this problem again. So yes the mesh can be torn and much depends on his sense of comfort in the carrier. I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has... » Read More I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has never had this problem again. So yes the mesh can be torn and much depends on his sense of comfort in the carrier. « Show Less
1053334
You can not use the dog collar on a cat. There is a specific collar for cats.
947018
The preventic collar is not a sturdy collar & not meant to be used as one. The buckle does not look or feel sturdy. I remove the preventic collar & use a heavy duty collar when I walk my dog (65Kg Rott). It is very important tht the preventic collar is touching your dog's skin so if the regular collar is preventing this then u hve to remove it. My dog's neck and head is rather huge, so when he wears his reg collar & the tick collar, the tick collar doesnt touch his skin. This product however does do its job very well to prevent ticks.
753879
I had the same problem with my 2 cats. It helped my male cat to calm down and stopped the biting after wearing the collar for one day. So I ordered more collars so my female cat can wear it to help her with stress. Unfortunately my female cat had a severe allergic reaction to the collar, she ended up with a swollen mouth and her hair around the neck fell off. We had to rush her to the vet and they had to wash her with Dawn to get rid of the chemicals. I decided to take off the collar on the male cat and ordered the Feliway diffuser. So far the diffuser seems to work well, both cats are calm and the male cat does not chase nor bite the female cat. I had the same problem with my 2 cats. It helped my male cat to calm down and stopped the biting after wearing the collar for one day. So I ordered more collars so my female cat can wear it to help her with stress. Unfortunately my female cat had a severe allergic reaction to the collar, she ended up with a swollen mouth and her hair around the neck fell off. We had to rush her to the vet and they had to wash her with Dawn to get rid of the chemicals. I decided to take off the collar on the male cat and ordered the Feliway diffuser. So far the diffuser seems to work well, both cats are calm... » Read More I had the same problem with my 2 cats. It helped my male cat to calm down and stopped the biting after wearing the collar for one day. So I ordered more collars so my female cat can wear it to help her with stress. Unfortunately my female cat had a severe allergic reaction to the collar, she ended up with a swollen mouth and her hair around the neck fell off. We had to rush her to the vet and they had to wash her with Dawn to get rid of the chemicals. I decided to take off the collar on the male cat and ordered the Feliway diffuser. So far the diffuser seems to work well, both cats are calm and the male cat does not chase nor bite the female cat. « Show Less
509816
No, my cat only weighed 12 lbs. She hated it and was so miserable I took it off her and used the collar that the vet supplied. She seemed to tolerate that better. Good luck with your cat.
1144089
Hello Lynn,It did work for me even though in the beginning he won't use it but after a couple of minutes insisting he did. I used on a long trip to east Europe and i most of the time i travel with my cat so i always bring one of this either on the carry on check bags. Also on the carry on i found a good bag to put it in so the litter doesnt fly all over and sometimes if kitty is uncomfortable during the flight i take him to the plain's restroom and open the box there.
987969
Mine was small as well. My cat weighs about 15 pounds and since the wound was on his neck, this worked out great. I thought the fit would be tight, but it was just right. And he was unable to escape from the collar, but he did lick it and scratch a lot :)
1044706
This is not made by Feliway and I don't know if they do make a collar, but for $10 you can't go wrong. Feline anxiety is difficult to treat, but you should also make sure there is no medical issue causing the issue. Good luck!
803103
I've used mine for several months, and they still seem to keep working. I have noticed that if other stressful circumstances come into play, they are not as effective for a bit (for example, if the cats run out of food, and I forget to refill the bowls pretty quickly, or if I don't clean the litter boxes when they need to be) then the anxiety returns for a bit. But as soon as I take care of those things, everything seems to be okay again. I have two cats which seem to get stressed more than the others. I alternate a fresh collar between the two every two weeks, so each of them wears a collar for a month. If your cat still marks, you may want to try to provide a clean litter box close to where she marks for a time, then slowly (around 4-5 inches per day) move it towards the area where you'd like to keep it permanently, and eventually you may be able to remove it all together. You may also want to make sure that you clean the marked area completely so that no odor persists. We used Nature Miracle, as well as thoroughly clean the carpet with a professional cleaning machine and another pet odor remover designed to work with it. Not all odor came up completely, unfortunately, so we decided to place a large piece of thick cardboard on top of the area to "block" the smell, and our cats with which we had the problem, has stopped using the area. We also provided several litter boxes throughout the house, and slowly removed them using the method I described above. This was several months ago, and all seems to be harmonious right now.
1211955
The collar has to be tight enough for the 2 raised metal buttons to make contact with the cats skin. We just kept adjusting until we got there. It may seem too tight but I assure you it is fine. Our cat weighs about 14 lbs and it works just fine. After a couple zings, he now runs stops the second he hears the warning tone.
1666467
I have never used the collar. I have only ever used the diffuser and the spray. My dogs are generally not anxious about going places and such; it is more separation anxiety. I chose the diffuser for that convenience. I think the collar may offer more flexibility such as if your dog is scared of car rides or going outside, because he is constantly surrounded by the dog appeasing pheromone. My dogs really only need it in area of bedding for when I leave for work. Hope this helps.
248798
No, but they will make it into a cat "safety collar" if you want it to be, by sewing a piece of elastic to the buckle so the collar can slip off if needed. Just send them an email through Amazon that you are requesting that be done when you order it, under "contact the seller". There is no charge to do this.
1224429
to be honestI tried it on full for my dogHe let out a little yip in response but otherwise ignored the collar. I eventually gave up. (If he is not in an enclosed area, nothing will prevent him from running around and hassling cats)
2172531
I have used Feliway primarily to keep our cats calm while we were in the process of moving from one house to another. We placed it in a small bathroom where their litter box was located. It did the trick in keeping them calm. We also used it some after we moved into a home with much more open room space. I think it lasted longer in the smaller space (maybe 3 weeks continuously plugged in),but I did not really keep tabs on it since it serve our need in the move. Now we only use it occasionally when we may be gone for a weekend and someone other than us feeds them. It may have to do with ventilation and location of where you have it plugged in. I have used Feliway primarily to keep our cats calm while we were in the process of moving from one house to another. We placed it in a small bathroom where their litter box was located. It did the trick in keeping them calm. We also used it some after we moved into a home with much more open room space. I think it lasted longer in the smaller space (maybe 3 weeks continuously plugged in),but I did not really keep tabs on it since it serve our need in the move. Now we only use it occasionally when we may be gone for a weekend and someone other than us feeds them. It may have to do with... » Read More I have used Feliway primarily to keep our cats calm while we were in the process of moving from one house to another. We placed it in a small bathroom where their litter box was located. It did the trick in keeping them calm. We also used it some after we moved into a home with much more open room space. I think it lasted longer in the smaller space (maybe 3 weeks continuously plugged in),but I did not really keep tabs on it since it serve our need in the move. Now we only use it occasionally when we may be gone for a weekend and someone other than us feeds them. It may have to do with ventilation and location of where you have it plugged in. « Show Less
1219529
Not 100% sure. I believe the collar is advertised for anxiety issues primarily. You might consider calling the company or seek a trainers advise.