Press Release: Feliway® Is Help For Cats Traveling Or Moving This Summer - Across Town Or Abroad

"Pussycat, pussycat, where have you been?" "I've been to London to visit the queen!"

Received 7-24-03

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information,
Contact: Gina DePinto (602) 664-1218
gdepinto@mail.farnam.com

PHOENIX, Ariz. - (July 14, 2003) As most pet owners are now aware, last December England lifted its lengthy quarantine for cats and dogs coming from the U.S. mainland and Canada. Prior to that, pussycats planning an audience with the queen were in for a long wait - a six-month quarantine, to be exact. But that's all changed. Americans planning to visit, live or work in Britain may now bring their four-legged friends along without having to endure a six month separation. (For rules and regulations, go to www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine.)

While this change eliminates a big obstacle for Britain-bound kitties, another remains - the stress and trauma that goes along with crating and a long journey. Cat owners are all too familiar with how frantic felines react to stressful situations - urine marking, scratching and anxiety. Feliway® pheromone spray is a must-have accessory for the well-traveled cat. The spray calms cats through the use of a synthetic substance that mimics a cat's positive facial pheromones. These pheromones calm cats naturally by creating a sense of familiarity in the environment. When traveling with a cat, simply spray the inside of the cat carrier 15 to 30 minutes before putting kitty inside. If the trip extends beyond two to three hours, the carrier may need another application.

Moving can be stressful too, but adapting to a new home can be anxiety-free for your cat if you spray Feliway in the carrier and car before you go and plug in the diffuser at least one hour before the cat is introduced to the new home.

The U.K.'s new open-door policy is good news for traveling cat owners, and Feliway pheromone spray is good news for the cats they love - whether it's to visit the Queen, a trip to Queens, New York or a trip across town. With more than 34 million U.S. households owning at least one cat, many travelers - and their cats - will benefit.

Pet owners can ask their vet about Feliway or go to a specialty pet store or online retailer and look for Comfort Zone™ with Feliway®. Information also is available on the Internet at www.farnampet.com. Veterinarians looking for more information should go to www.vpl.com.

Founded in 1946, Farnam Companies, Inc., is a privately held company and a leader in the animal health products industry. The company specializes in products that improve quality and enjoyment of life for animals and enhance the human/animal bond. For information about Farnam, in the U.S. call toll free at (800) 234-2269, direct at (602) 285-1660 or go to www.farnam.com on the Internet.
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NOTE:
Feliway also is available in a convenient, continuous release electrical plug-in diffuser. D.A.P. (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) is available as a diffuser that can help stressed out dogs at home, on extended trips or for easing into a new home. Feliway and D.A.P. are marketed through veterinarians by Veterinary Products Laboratories or through specialty pet retailers by Farnam Pet Products under the brand name Comfort ZoneTM with D.A.P.™ and Comfort ZoneTM with Feliway®.

D.A.P.™ is a trademark of Ceva Santé Animale.
Feliway® is a registered trademark of Ceva Santé Animale.

Further Reading
Behavior Problems and D.A.P - Dog Appeasing Pheromone
Fast Facts About Canines and D.A.P.™
Pheromone Therapy to Combat Fear Caused by Fireworks, Lightning and Thunder

Gina DePinto
Public Relations Director
Farnam Companies, Inc.
301 W. Osborn Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
direct: (602) 664-1218
fax: (602) 207-2181

gdepinto@mail.farnam.com
www.farnam.com