Maxwell Holmes and the Secret Scratcher #sponsored

Our Siamese Sherlock is at it again, and this time, he's gathering evidence on the Maven of Mayhem herself, Miss Kitty Klaws.

Her crime?
Wait for it, gentle readers.
It's not for the faint of heart.
This is your last chance to click away...
Don't say we didn't warn you.

This Feline Femme is accused of...
Sofa Scratching.

(We join our sleuth mid- ahh... sleuthing.)

Maxwell: *humming to himself* doop-dee-doo-dee-do ....

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FCC Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by FELIWAY®. We received this product for review at no charge. We also received a fee for writing this review. Receiving the free product and the fee did not influence our review in any way. All sponsored posts will always reflect our honest and unbiased opinions and feature products and information we feel is relevant to our readers. 

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Faraday: Hey Maxie, wanna go count squirrels in the front window?
Maxwell: Don't bother me, boy. I'm working here.

Faraday: Working?
Maxwell: Yup. Momma caught Allie red-pawed, scratching their brand new sofa (the one that took Papa elebenty billion years to decide to buy, but I digress).

Faraday: *skeptical look* And you think you can solve the problem of her scratching?
Have you seen those claws she has?
I think Mommy's gonna hafta kiss that new sofa smell goodbye.

Maxwell: Dood, what's the smell have to do with her shredding the new sofa?
Faraday: *sigh* You say tomato, Maxie. (No one gets me anymore....)

"I'll scratch where I want to, thank you very much."

This is actually a serious problem in our home, and Marty's none too happy when he catches Allie scratching up the only sofa in a four-state area that he likes (and spent way too much $ on, but like Maxie, I digress).

So when the folks at FELIWAY® told me about FELISCRATCH by FELIWAY® I got pretty excited, and couldn't wait to see if it would work with Allie.

"Looks like you and I are going to go a few rounds, FELISCRATCH...."

The 4-1-1 on FELISCRATCH by FELIWAY ^®

Cats are territorial by nature. They like to feel in control of their territory and have their own way of telling other cats “this is mine”!

So they scratch in visible places, leaving marks and “territory messages” that come from the pads of their feet.

FELISCRATCH by FELIWAY® encourages cats like Allie to scratch where its own "territory messages" have been applied.

She can see them in two ways:

• visually, from the line of blue the liquid leaves on the post when applied
• through invisible “territory messages” within the liquid itself

These messages transmit an encouraging "scratch here" message.

Maxwell: But wait, did it work? Inquiring Investigators™ want to know...

See for yourselves dear readers!

 



FELIWAY® recommends a full 4 week protocol, which consists of once-daily application for 7 days, to help reinforce the message to the cat and modify their scratching habits, followed by the application of 1 pipette at the beginning of week 3, and another at the beginning of week 4. 

Maxwell: As you can see, FELISCRATCH by FELIWAY® successfully turned the Maven of Mayhem back into Daddy's Favorite Girl.

Faraday: *gagging noises* Seriouslies, Maxie, you just ruined my appetite. And that's saying something.

In all seriousness, we do love the fact that the product was so effective.

I also love that it's non-sedating and will not interfere with any other medical treatments or conditions.

And studies conducted by FELIWAY® show that it's clinically proven to effectively redirect unwanted scratching in the home, on both horizontal and vertical surfaces.

(see what we mean?)

Yes, Miss Kitty Klaws is now a reformed felon, thanks to FELISCRATCH by FELIWAY®.

Have you ever had issues with inappropriate cat scratching?

Given how often this problem contributes to the practice of declawing—and in many instances, the relinquishing of companion animals for rehoming in shelters—we honestly see this product as something that can have a positive impact on the number of less adoptable cats in shelters.

And that, alone, would be enough for us to give it our 5-PAW Rating.

Thanks, FELIWAY®

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Fear-Free Fourth with FELIWAY #sponsored

Maxwell: What was that? Was that a loud noise, dood? I felt the house shake!

Deaf cats cat *feel* loud noises! And those can cause stress too

Faraday: Oh noes! Firework boomies! I hates that stuffs!  Quick, Maxie, under the bed!

Fraidy cat is Fraidy!

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Did you know the fourth of July is the holiday where most pets are lost? It's no surprise, given how many loud and scary things happen at this time of year. It's not exactly something we can explain to our furry family members, either.

Experts suggest a few things you can do to help ease your pet's stress during this time of year:
Provide a secure, comfortable, quiet place for your pet to rest while you're out.

• You can encourage rest by participating in a fun, vigorous playtime before the fireworks begin. That way pup or kitty will have run off any nervous energy! Plus, toys make great distractions, so engaging in a bit of fun will direct their attention away from scary noises.


• Consider turning on the TV, radio or even a fan for your pet. This creates "white noise" that may help minimize the sound of the fireworks.
• Help provide a calming environment with a FELIWAY® CLASSIC diffuser plugged into a nearby outlet. These diffusers will cover up to 700 square feet, so depending on your area, and where your cats like to hang out, you may need more than one.
• If your cat has a favorite snuggle blanket, bed or toy, you can spray a light coating of FELIWAY® CLASSIC onto it.

FELIWAY® CLASSIC is not a drug — it mimics a naturally occurring feline facial pheromone that is used by cats to mark their territory as safe and secure. This can be a vital weapon in your arsenal when combating fearfulness in stressful situations, like the 4th of July, a vet visit, or even a change in routine.


Maxwell: Hang on, dood. Don't run UTB just yet. Come take a whiff or two of this FELIWAY® CLASSIC diffuser while I go get Momma to spray some on your wubbie for you.

Helpful Maxie is helpful

Maxwell: Deep breaths, now....
Faraday: I know how to breathes an' stuffs, Maxie. Besides, it's not a scent. It's a calming pheromone. I don't hafta breath deep or anything, I just hafta hang out nearby an' stuffs.

An' don't you go telling anyone about my wubbie. That's a secret, okays?

Allie: *sigh-h-h* I think I need a bit of calming pheromone just to get me through all of Faraday's stress....
Good thing I have a good book to curl up with while all the fireworks are going off (inside and outside—if you know what I mean).

Faraday: That's okay, widdle wubbie. You an' me's gonna just hang out right here wif some FELIWAY® until all the crazy humans settle back down an' stuffs.

Thanks, FELIWAY®!

The FELIWAY® CLASSIC diffuser and 60 mL spray are available through your veterinarian.

To find a FELIWAY® vet near you, visit Feliway.com/us/buy or shop online through authorized retailers like Amazon, PetSmart.com and HealthyPets, Inc.

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FCC Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by FELIWAY®. We received this product for review at no charge. We also received a fee for writing this review. Receiving the free product and the fee did not influence our review in any way. All sponsored posts will always reflect our honest and unbiased opinions and feature products and information we feel is relevant to our readers. 

Feline Fisticuffs? Ease away with Feliway #sponsored

Allie: Mother-r-r-r! Faraday's pestering me. Again.

If he doesn't cease and desist immediately, I'll have to act...with extreme prejudice.

 Faraday: Seriouslies, Allie?  You an' what army? Huh?

Allie: Don't even tempt me boy, I would mop the floor with your little—
The Mom: ALLIE. Inside voice, please!

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Has this ever happened in your home?
Our three are constantly bickering.
And while Allie would have you think Faraday is a sullen, bratty little bully, Faraday swears he's the innocent, wronged victim.

Faraday: An' what about Maxie? He pounces on me alla times wifout provocations! Seeeeriouslies.
Maxwell: Dood. No jury would convict me.

 Uh, dood....we have photographic evidence...

As much fun as these cat conversations are, sibling friction can be a major issue—especially if the status quo in the home gets shaken up a bit.

Around our house that's happened recently with the deadline for my next book. Add to that several week-long visits from our west coast family, and you have enough disruptions to seriously mess with a cat's sense of security and stability.

When the folks who make FELIWAY® first contacted me to ask if I might like to share about the benefits of their feline pheromone based calming products, I was absolutely interested. 

I've experienced the benefits of their calming products many times over the years and have a huge respect for the important role they can play in de-stressing stressful situations. These moments can occur anywhere: in the home, at the vet. Possibly most important of all is the positive role they can play in a shelter situation, where a FELIWAY® product can help calm stressed cats awaiting adoption.

You see, FELIWAY® mimics a form of cat communication, specifically the way cats communicate through messages that are released into the air. These messages can help a cat feel less tense and more secure, less stressed and more comfortable.

They're called pheromones.

One product in particular is targeted to sending "harmony messages" by mimicking a special appeasing pheromone.  This helps to maintain social bonds between cats of all ages.

It's called FELIWAY® MultiCat, and it's been clinically proven to help reduce signs of tension and conflict between cats...even if they've been getting on each other's nerves for years.
(yes, I'm looking at you, Faraday)

Faraday - aka the Guilty Party - examines the goods

The 30 day starter kit comes with one diffuser and a 30-day reservoir that screws into the diffuser plug-in. As the cats love to hang out in the kitchen area and sun themselves by the back windows, I've plugged it in here. 

The diffuser will cover up to 700 square feet of space, so depending on how large your area is and where your cats hang out most, you may need more than one in order for it to be most effective.

Maxwell - aka Guilty Party #2 - supervises the installation

And, as Maxie's so helpfully demonstrating, it works best if the diffuser is not blocked behind a piece of furniture or under a cabinet or shelf. Ours has plenty of room to diffuse into the air without obstruction.

Maxwell: It passes inspection, Momma. Now let's get Faraday over here to sniff up some of these calming phero-thingys....

Ears forward, tail high. One confident, happy kitty.

Faraday: You'd better hang out here awhile too, Maxie. Just meowin'....

We've had positive experiences with FELIWAY products before—we'll share one with you next month with a photo-essay tell-all!

We're just now beginning our journey with FELIWAY® MultiCat, but we are confident that very soon we'll be seeing less of this...

Less smacky-paws...

...and more of this.

and more snuggle-buddies

FELIWAY® MultiCat is available through your veterinarian. 

To find a FELIWAY vet near you, visit Feliway.com/us/buy or shop online through authorized retailers like Amazon, EntirelyPets.com and HealthyPets, Inc.

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FCC Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by FELIWAY®. We received this product for review at no charge. We also received a fee for writing this review. Receiving the free product and the fee did not influence our review in any way. All sponsored posts will always reflect our honest and unbiased opinions and feature products and information we feel is relevant to our readers.