It's no secret who all felines mark their territory in one way or another. And here the size of the animal does not matter, whether it is a lion or a domestic cat - they all do the same.
Why do they need it
Walking around its property, the cat not only observes what is happening, but also monitors whether anyone left any message. She will then rub against some object, then put a mark with urine, somewhere she will scratch a wall or a tree. Thus, the cat claims its rights to the territory. However, rubbing her muzzle on objects, she leaves her pheromones on them, indicating that everything is calm and good here, that she is comfortable and safe here.
The situation looks very different when the cat is nervous. She no longer strives to rub against interior items, on the contrary, wherever she can, she puts urine marks, gets angry, showing extreme irritation with her whole appearance. Even leaving scratches on suitable vertical surfaces, the cat expresses aggression to a large extent. There can be many reasons for this concern. A change of scenery, the appearance of a new person, even a cat's poor health can cause such stress.
Cats, even more than cats, keep an eye on territory and use pheromones to mark it or interact with other cats. Moreover, it has been observed that cats do not urinate where there is a good smell from the salivary glands. But the scratching of vertical surfaces is a frank act of aggression and anger. The fact is that a feline has a special secret between the fingers, the purpose of which is to scare off an opponent.
What are pheromones for?
The modern chemical industry has mastered the production of pheromones, which are so important for the rest of animals. Their use can reduce the level of stress in cats, save pet owners from cat marks with urine, forget about scratched furniture and torn pillows.
Synthetically produced pheromones of the facial glands of cats create a comfortable atmosphere for the animal. Their use makes it easier to transport the animal, simplify the visit to the veterinarian, while reducing unnecessary arousal to a minimum. In general, the use of pheromones simply makes the cat happy.
The main function of pheromones secreted by the facial glands is to regulate the emotional background of the animal. These chemical compounds give the cat a sense of peace and safety, which allows cats to quickly adapt to changing conditions.
So that the animal does not experience stress, for example, when rearranging furniture, it is advisable to sprinkle all the protrusions with synthetic pheromones, which the cat will take for its own. Thus, you can protect both the psyche of the animal and the furniture.
