If you are a cat owner, you have probably realized that your pet has at least two distinct personalities. The first is a stress-free one when the cat is calm and takes long naps by the fireplace, for instance, and the second one is a stressed personality when she feels anxious and can become a blur of claws, hisses, and teeth.
Fortunately, there are numerous pet cat accessories that can help calm your ball of fur. They come in different forms, including sprays, diffusers, collars, etc. Let’s check them in more detail.
Catnip Spray
Catnip spray is a natural way to encourage play in your feline friend. It is made with oil extracted from the leaves of the catnip plant. When looking for enticing and calming pet cat accessories, a catnip spray is a good way to provide irresistible fun to your cat. It is non-addictive and harmless. You can spray it on your cat’s toys to stimulate play, on the scratchers to encourage use, or on cat condos. Your cat will love you for it. In fact, this spray is made to appeal to the indoor cat’s natural instincts, thus providing fun with a purpose.
But, what does catnip do to a cat? Researchers believe that catnip targets the feline “happy” receptor in the brain. Hence, we can put the catnip spray on the list of cat accessories that make cats happy. Most cats react to this herb by flipping, rolling, rubbing, and similar, thus making it mellow and calm.
Pheromone Diffuser
Pheromone diffuser is a clinically proven product that helps alleviate many unwanted behaviours cat owners deal with. In fact, this is a synthetic copy of the feline facial pheromone. Cats use it to mark their territory as safe and secure. It helps reduce or prevents some medicinal or behavioural problems . Pheromones are species-specific and they don’t have an effect on other pets.
To use this diffuser, you have to plug it in the room where your cat spends most of its time. It releases an odour-free vapour and it usually covers an area od 50 to 70 m². The diffuser shouldn’t be covered, placed behind a door or underneath furniture. It should always be used for a minimum of four weeks. Make sure to regularly replace the refill.
No Scratch Spray
If you are finding that your cat is scratching in areas it shouldn’t, then you need to get a scratching deterrent spray that will stop your cat’s bad scratching behaviours. It will save your furniture, doors and walls from dreaded claw marks. We all know that scratching is an instinctual behaviour in cats, but it can be frustrating when your furniture falls victim to your cat clawing. In addition, cat’s paws have glands that leave a scent behind when they scratch. This is another way they mark their territory. This spray counters the scent and discourages repeat destructive scratching behaviour.
You apply the spray to the area you want your cat to avoid. The smell of the spray is barely detected by the human nose, but cats find it repulsive. Even though it is offensive to your cat, it is completely safe and non-toxic. In addition, for more effective results, you can use it in conjunction with the catnip spray in order to encourage scratching on posts or toys.
Litter Tray Liner
These litter tray liners help to keep your cat’s litter pan squeaky clean and so reduce the amount of work you need to do during the regular litter cleans. These liners are easy to use. They go inside the tray and keep litter and waste together. Their tear-resistant design prevents accidental ripping from claws, making the disposal of the waste quick and simple, and keeping the base of the pan clean. When it’s time for cleaning, all you need to do is unfold the edges of the bag and pull them together for mess-free disposal. The liners keep the base free from bacteria and waste, and in this way, they provide a simple and hygienic clean. Aside from being convenient for cat-owners, these litter tray liners are also very convenient and comfortable to use for cats as well, and all cat owners know that cats can be finicky about their bathroom habits.
Wondering how often should you change out all the kitty litter? It would be best to scoop feces out of the litter box daily. In fact, how often you replace the litter depends on how many cats you have, the number of litter boxes you have, and the type of littler you use.
Calming Collar
Calming collars are safe, effective, and provide continuous calming aid for cats. These accessories for cats also use pheromones (as pheromone diffusers) and are usually infused with lavender and chamomile essential oils in order to help reduce stress and anxiety no matter where your cat is. This makes them ideal for those hectic vet visits and car rides. These calming collars fit small and medium cats. They start working in as little as two weeks after being put on. Calming collars work for stress-induced behaviours. Pheromones in these collars mimic those that mother cats produce to soothe and calm their kittens, but they can also help calm adult kitties. Each collar lasts 30 days.
The only possible problem with these collars is that not every cat is willing to wear a collar. So, it’s recommended to first introduce the cat to it, let your cat sniff it, and then offer him a treat. Don’t put it around your cat’s neck immediately, because it can just cause stress and negate any positive effect the collar may have.
