A long-lasting gel-based diffuser of feline pheromone can help reduce undesirable behaviors in cats at home: comparison with an electric diffuser

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11

Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024

Using pheromone diffusers is part of the strategy to control stress-related behaviors in cats ( Felis catus ). The goal study was compare efficacy a novel long-acting, unpowered gel-based diffuser containing facial analog (Zenifel ® gel diffuser, Virbac) with similar electrically powered feline that already has proven efficacy, on situational stress cats, at home. involved 90 owners presenting undesirable receiving one or other: 46 received and 44 plug-in device refill, for 2-month duration. presence various checked regularly general score given rate their presence. most reported were related hypervigilance, seeking owner’s attention, hiding, excessive vocalization, inactivity, scratching. All six significantly improved over time Zenifel while only four reference product (no improvement meowing inactivity). as day 7 both groups, no difference between groups. More said they would use throughout year than (80% vs. 42%, p < 0.05). Therefore, can be used help home but more convenient year.

Язык: Английский

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Determinants of the expression of sexual behaviour in mammals

Annals of Animal Science, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 7, 2024

Abstract The article contains a literature review of facts and views on the strategies sexual behaviour in mammals, taking into account role animal’s species, sex, position herd. senses, brain, hormones expression animals’ is discussed, as well induction coitus reflex social reproduction present-day wild domesticated animals. analysis shows that predominant strategy females to attract multiple potential partners acquire best male. males most mammalian species are aimed at fertilizing many possible. Expression requires generation set characteristic reflexes indicate readiness copulate sexually stimulating. Animals differ expressing their behaviour. Some individuals react quickly dynamically stimuli immediately begin coitus, while others require longer preparation for successful coitus. Sexual influences status some species. Wild mammals with high typical given usually occupy dominant position, which gives them an advantage search breeding partners, access food, preferred stimulated by from induce copulatory reflexes. These have been described numerous animal They should be generated proper order proceed without disruption fertilization occur.

Язык: Английский

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Do rodents smell with sound?

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 105908 - 105908

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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