Sentry PET Care Sentry Calming Spray for Cats, Uses Pheromones to Reduce Stress, Easy Spray Application, Helps Cats with Separation, Travel, Loud Noises, and Anxiety, Packaging May Vary

A stray male cat adopted us, much to the unhappiness of our in-resident male cat, who lashes out at the new cat every chance he gets (despite months using every online tip about how to introduce cats). I bought one of every existing calming spray, collar, and/or defuser my local pet shop offers + more off Amazon - this is the *only one* that works and it's AMAZING! We use it mostly to diffuse rising tensions - you can see the moment it "kicks in" and more gentle vibes ensue. (I swear it works on me, too!) I really like the scent - mild but pleasant. The only negative for us is that it's a pretty heavy mist, so it falls through the air quickly. The label says to spray in the air immediately before bringing in your pet, but that hasn't worked. Instead, we spray it high in the air above the cat (at least 5 feet above, basically human head height) and kind of "waft" our hands through it to disperse it so it doesn't land directly on the cats. This has the most immediate and profound effect - and it's amazing!

Please keep carrying this Sentry Cat Calming Spray. It is a pleasant smell for both cats and humans. Can be sprayed in the air, on bedding, in carriers--just a quick, short spray does it, so it lasts a long time. The other pheromone products seem too strong and all my cats were spooked/depressed by those. In contrast, my cats have all liked this spray: Sentry spray makes them calm but in a happy, uplifted way. I used to put a bit on my pant legs when I was socializing my cat, and she loved to rub against the fabric. Easy transition to a towel in the lap. Definite help in socializing a cat. Use it when needed now, for the carrier and for times when people set off fireworks. Also used it when the tile roof was being replaced and the noises above her head frightened/bothered her. Great product!

Unfortunately, this did not work for my dog. He is a Xolo, toy size and acts like a Chihuahua. The spray smells really good and I think it may have helped me get better rest! lol. Didn't work for my baby, but he is very high strung.

Idk about "calming" but I did notice a big reduction in anxiety in my older girl. It also is mildly scented which is nice, and it doesn't smell like alcohol, but the scent makes me concerned about the safety of the ingredients. In any case it seems to be working, and a little goes a long way. The spray bottle works well too and produces a nice even mist.

Excellent product for my cat while traveling.

I got this for my two completely indoors cats. One is about 5 years old, the other is 9 months old, and both are female. Although I followed the instructions to the letter and gave it multiple tries, my cats never once responded to the spray. I'm very disappointed, as I've been trying to find a way to calm them down so they can adjust to each other better. If you're in a similar situation, I'd suggest skipping this spray.

I’ve used this product years ago. When my cat was a kitten he was extremely aggressive & destructive. I’ve had cats all my life and he was very different from the others. This spray worked wonders! You could see the change in his face when I sprayed it in the air. Now 4 yrs later he has been going through separation anxiety when I’m not in the same room. I am happy to say it has helped calm him down & relax. Highly recommended. I’ve also tried the collar of the same brand. Oddly it did nothing for him.

I have used Feliway plug-in diffusers, never noticed any change in cat behavior. My cat is good, no marking or anything, but he does get nervous or reflect rescued cat PTSD in some circumstances. Our local shelter has been using this brand (Sentry, a division of Sargent) to calm him when giving him his insulin shots (diabetic) and dealing with another cat in the house that the kids got but he regards as an annoyance or competitor. When I first started the insulin shots, I put his favorite food and treats in front of him and he never noticed the shot, but then started to take notice and soon after would squirt away or struggle, food or no. I then tried this spray, on a paper napkin, folded and in my pocket so he could sense it even where ever I chased him, and he did struggle a bit less I think but still struggled. Now I place the sprayed and folded paper towel next to him and the food dish, and at least so far he is back to eating and paying little or no attention to the shot. May it continue! In any case, while perhaps not a 100% cure for all stress and the spray is short-lived, not like the plug-in diffusers which are weaker for should last a month or so, this spray seems to help a lot, and our shelter also uses it. I see it in different packaging ("clear" and other versions, which i think refers to the packaging around the spray can), and different suppliers, but this one seems to be the exact same product and same 1-oz size, and works well.