Cats are sensitive to changes and unexpected situations. They prefer a stable environment where as little change as possible. Well-known situations that can cause stress in your adult cat or kitten are, for example: New Year's Eve (fear for fireworks), move houses, new roommates (people and/or animals), travel or a vet visit. 

Unfortunately, cats cannot tell when they are feeling anxious or stressed. Instead, your cat or kitten can express itself by displaying problem behaviors such as scratching furniture, meowing a lot, peeing in the house, fighting, etc. 

Beaphar CatComfort® reassures cats and kittens with pheromones, substances that transmit certain signals. Ideal in situations when cats show problem behavior due to stress or fear. Beaphar CatComfort® products may contain the mother pheromone or the cat appeasing pheromone.

With the Facial pheromone a cat marks a place as safe or nice, for example doorposts and table legs. They give humans heat butts for this reason as well. This pheromone is recognizable for all cat breeds and cats of all ages. The Feline Facial pheromone helps with undesired behavior related to the environment. It also ensures that your cat or kitten gets a safe feeling in your house.

The reassuring Maternal Appeasing Pheromone (MAP) gives a safe and secure feeling and is crucial for the bond between a mother and her kittens. This pheromone is released by the mother cat while nursing her kittens and is recognized by cats of all ages. Among other things, it helps with social problems (e.g. to promote a harmonious relationship between cats or with their owner) and it is also very suitable for kittens when they move to their new owner and have to deal with many new impressions during the socialization period.

What are pheromones?

Pheromones are chemical compounds made by the animal itself. These substances are immediately recognizable by animals of the same species. There are different pheromones. They each cause their own instinctive reaction. Pheromones are sensed through the air by the Jacobson's Organ which is located above the palate close to your cat's nose.

Which product should I choose for my cat?

The choice of the pheromone (and therefore which CatComfort product) is related to the nature and cause of the undesired behaviour. View the overview on the frequently asked questions page for an indication of which product suits which behaviour. In some cases, several options or combinations are possible, in the table we show the most suitable advice.

Does CatComfort® make my cat sleepy?

No, your cat will not get sleepy from Beaphar CatComfort. Pheromones ensure that your cat is reassured without making it sleepy or drowsy. You also don't have to worry that your cat seems relaxed but still suffers from stress inside. That is certainly not the case with CatComfort. No, your cat will not get sleepy from Beaphar CatComfort. Pheromones ensure that your cat is reassured without making it sleepy or drowsy. You also don't have to worry that your cat seems relaxed but still suffers from stress inside. That is certainly not the case with CatComfort.