When a cat rubs up against a person or other animal, what they are really doing is depositing pheromones from the glands that are secreted in the cheek and chin area. This deposit is marking that person or objects as belonging to the cat so that other cats, whether there are any in the house or not, know and recognize the ownership. The other way cats mark their territory is through scratching or kneading, through which the cat is able to again mark its territory through glands in the feet.

A Calming Effect

Cat pheromone sprays, like their counterparts in dog pheromone sprays, have a calming effect on the animals. Cat pheromone sprays are usually diffused into the air by using a plug-in diffuser, which operates much like an air freshening device. At regular intervals, the diffuser sprays a fine mist of the pheromones into the air so that the cat’s environment is kept in a constant state of the calming pheromones.

Other cat pheromone sprays can be bought in a convenient spray bottle so that the car or cat carrier can be sprayed with the soothing pheromones about fifteen minutes before use so that the environment they are in continues to be one that they are used to, which makes the transportation much more enjoyable for the cat. Instead of finding the cat loudly meowing throughout the ride and panting in its stress, with the cat pheromone spray, the cat will be calmly riding along to the destination.

Studies

Studies of cats before and after using the cat pheromone spray have shown consistent results. Studies have shown that cat pheromone spray can be used in conjunction with other therapies that a pet owner might already be using with their cat. In addition, cats that have been regularly exposed to the cat pheromone spray have been shown to dramatically decrease their scratching and spraying behavior, and to increase grooming and eating. Unlike pheromone body sprays, which are specifically made to spray directly on a person’s body, cat pheromone sprays are used strictly in the cat’s environment to produce the calming effect.

Human beings produce pheromones just as other mammals and even insects around the world do. In the animal kingdom, pheromones serve to alert animals of the same species of various information about particular animals, such as what their rank is, what the outskirts of their territory markings are, what sex they are, whether they are in heat, and other various information that is important to their species and survival.

For instance, when dogs urinate in various locations, often to the dismay of their owners, they are marking their territory so that other dogs in the area know that they are claiming it as theirs. They are also sniffing the pheromones released by other dogs, sort of like a public message board, finding out who is in the neighborhood. Dog pheromone spray is used in the household to imitate a mother dog’s pheromones during the first five days after her puppies are born because they have a calming effect.

Human Attraction

In human beings, there are also pheromones that give off important information that we subconsciously use every day. Pheromone body sprays are designed to imitate the pheromones that attract males and females to each other sexually.

Scientists have shown that men who produce higher levels of the sex pheromones attract more women than men who have lower levels of the pheromone. It has also been shown that men with higher levels tend to be more successful overall in life. Pheromone body spray for men is designed to have both of these effects for the men that use them. For men who are older and have a harder time holding the same attraction to women, as well as younger men who just want to add more to their toolbox of attraction, pheromone body spray seems to help.

Pheromone body spray for women is designed for much the same purpose as for men. Especially for women who may have had a hysterectomy and no longer produce the amount of pheromones that they used to before the procedure, pheromone body spray can help. At present, pheromones for women are applied through their perfume, but researchers are seeking other ways to apply the pheromones that are even more potent.

One of the more common fears and anxieties that dogs face is that of thunder storms. Many dogs in the face of the storm will find the nearest hiding place and sit there, shaking and whining, panting as if they have run a marathon, until the storm is over. There is absolutely nothing that the pet owner can do to assuage that fear. Another common fear is that of being left alone in the house, which tends to lead to urination or defecation in the house, chewed up toys and furniture, and an overall mess. Again, the pet owner is not able to do anything about their dog’s fears.

The Answer

Dog pheromone spray is the answer to these common fears that dogs face. For dogs that live mainly in the house, a dog pheromone spray diffuser is the best answer to their issues. By spraying a fine mist at regular intervals into the house through a plug-in diffuser, the house is kept at a constant pheromone level which maintains the peace of mind for the dog.

Dog pheromone spray is based on the pheromones that a mother dog produces while lactating during the first five days after the puppies are born. This pheromone calms the puppies upon their entrance into a strange new world. In the same way, dog pheromone spray is designed to function just as the mother’s pheromones do and causes a calming affect for the dogs that are in the immediate vicinity.

For dogs that live outside of the home, the dog pheromone spray can be bought in a collar that diffuses the spray at regular intervals, just as the house diffuser does. That way, even a dog that lives outside most of the time can also live in a constant calming environment, which helps them face whatever situations they might encounter.

Unlike pheromone spray for women or men, dog pheromone spray does not stimulate sexual attraction; it merely produces a calming affect. In addition, although the dogs are calmer, they do not become lethargic or apathetic with the spray. On the contrary, they are more free to play and ‘be a dog’ with the spray because their irrational fears have been assuaged.

Pheromones

Women produce other pheromones that alert the world around them to certain information on a subconscious level. For instance, babies are able to recognize their mothers solely through sense of smell. Researchers performed a test in which the mother’s lingerie was waved above the baby’s head. The baby only turned his head toward the lingerie of his mother due to the pheromones that she produced that alerted him to who she was. Other pheromones produce the phenomenon in women where women who live together tend to have their menstrual cycle together, something the men of the house dread! All of these examples show how women release pheromones on a regular basis which are not necessarily tied to the sex pheromones but work in the same way.

Research

Pheromone spray for women has been found to increase the sexual attraction of the men who are their partners. Men who woke up in the morning next to women who used the pheromone spray for women were more likely to initiate sex than men who were next to women who did not use the spray. It was also shown that when men used a similar spray made to attract women, women were more attracted to them.

At present, the only way for women to apply the spray in through perfumes or in addition to their own perfume. It has been found that it does not matter what type of perfume is used in conjunction with the pheromone spray for women, the same results applied. Scientists are also working on other ways to apply the pheromone, such as directly onto clothing or into the air through diffusers in the environment, such as with appeasing pheromone sprays commonly used with pets, such as dogs, cats and horses. It is yet to be determined if pheromone spray for women would be as potent and successful in these formats.

Dogs, cats and horses each have their own sets of issue to deal with in regards to anxiety and fear. Dogs tend to be afraid of being left on their own, whereas cats and horses do not seem to mind that as much. Dogs and horses tend to be afraid of thunderstorms, which in some, cause a blind fear where the animal reacts in a violent way to itself or to others based on that fear. Cats have anxiety when other animals, especially other cats are introduced into their environment, causing them to scratch and spray in order to show dominance.

Appeasing pheromone spray uses the pheromones produced by the mothers of these species when lactating. Early in motherhood, usually within the first week, the mother secretes soothing pheromones that help to calm their babies during their transition into the world from the womb. Scientists have harnessed this pheromone so that it can be emitted into the air and sprayed onto bedding and the inside of cars so that the animal is soothed not matter what the environment.

Research

Appeasing pheromone sprays have been tested most thoroughly on dogs and cats, but studies have also been done on horses and birds. One study with dogs was done at a shelter. The test group was exposed to the appeasing pheromone spray through a diffuser so that their entire environment was exposed. The control group was not exposed to the appeasing pheromone spray. The results showed that the test group was calmer overall than the control group. The test group was more open to human contact and its barking volume levels were decreased by twenty percent.

Research also shows that cats are calmer when a pheromone spray and diffuser are used in their environment. Cats that normally claw and spray reduced or stopped the habits completely once the pheromones were introduced into their environment. The same holds true for horses and birds that showed a reduced anxiety level in regard to formerly high stress situations, such as thunderstorms when appeasing pheromone spray was introduced.

Types of Sprays and Diffusers

The most development and research on this issue has been put into pheromone sprays and diffusers for dogs, cats and humans, so those are the ones focused on in this article. Diffusers for dog pheromones are the most varied at this point, because those are the first pheromone sprays and diffusers to become popular.

Dog pheromone sprays and diffusers can be bought according to the needs of each dog. The most common is the diffuser that plugs into an outlet in the house. This type of a diffuser emits the spray into the house on a regular basis so that the environment is kept in at a constant pheromone level. This type of diffuser usually lasts about four weeks before needing a re-fill, which is fairly cost effective, as the refills are around twelve dollars. These diffusers are also used in a cat’s environment and cost and work the same way.

Another type of pheromone spray and diffuser that is used for both cats and dogs is a small spray bottle. This type costs about twenty dollars for a sixty ounce bottle, which seems expensive, however, a few squirts of the spray goes a long way. This type of diffuser is handy for when a pet owner needs to take her cat or dog to the vet, so that she can spray the car and the carrier about fifteen minutes beforehand so that the environment is saturated before the pet enters it. That way, the pet continues its feeling of calm established in the home environment, and easily makes the car trip in peace.

For dogs, there is also one other type of pheromone spray and diffuser which comes in a special collar. This collar is perfect for dogs inside or outside the house. This diffuser works the same way the plug in diffuser works, emitting the pheromones on a regular basis. That way the dog is constantly in the calm essence of the pheromones not matter what the environment change or experience.

The Usefulness of Pheromones

Pheromone sprays have been invented of the last five years to mimic some of these pheromones. Since pheromones are small organic molecules that travel through the air, the recipient of the pheromone inhales the pheromone through the nostrils and the scent is converted to electrical signals that the brain decodes. Scientists have found a way to synthesize some of these pheromones so that they can be used to stimulate sexual attraction, such as in human beings, or they can also be used to stimulate a calm, relaxed feeling, such as in dogs, cats and horses.

Types of Sprays

Today, you can find multiple types of pheromone sprays. Some sprays are diffused into the air through a dispenser that plugs into the wall and emits the spray at regular intervals, much like an air freshener. Other sprays can be taken on the go so that they are handily available in any situation. Still others are loaded into collars so that a dog is never without the soothing pheromone spray. Another type of spray, used mostly by humans, is sprayed directly onto clothing to maximize effect. The spray is mixed with alcohol so that it evaporates quickly without staining the clothing, yet still leaves the potent pheromones behind.

As mentioned above, pheromone spray for animals is normally used to produce a calming effect. For instance, cat pheromone spray is diffused into the cat’s environment to lessen feelings of anxiety or competition with other cats in the same environment, which then reduces the clawing and spraying in the house. Pheromone sprays for dogs and horses are also designed to produce this calming affect, so that events like thunderstorms no longer reduce the animal to a panting, trembling mess.

Pheromone spray for humans is usually produced to stimulate attraction between males and females. Women seem to be able to sense the pheromones more than men are, so the male sex pheromones are more likely to produce the attraction desired by those who purchase the product.

Locate Pulse Points

The first tip for applying a perfume that contains a pheromone is to place the perfume on the pulse points of the body. The pulse points include behind the ears, on the sides of the neck, on the insides of the wrists, on the back of the knees, and inside the crook of the elbows. The pulse points are areas where the blood flow is the strongest and near the surface of the skin so the heat of the blood warms the perfume and continues to reactivate the pheromone throughout the day.

Moisturize Your Skin

Another tip that should be remembered when using a pheromone perfume is that the scent will last longer when placed on skin that is moisturized. A lot of people use the perfume containing a pheromone right when they get out of the bath or shower after they have used their favorite body lotion. Some manufacturers create bath and body items with moisturizing properties in the same scent as their perfume containing a pheromone so the scent of the items will complement the scent of the perfume.

The full effect of a perfume containing a pheromone will not be noticeable to others until one hour after the perfume has been applied. The total amount of time that the scent of the perfume will last will depend on the strength of the scent and the ingredients used to create the perfume, but most varieties last for several hours with the pheromone at full strength. If the strength of the scent needs to last throughout the day, the person may decide to purchase a small container of the perfume containing pheromone to be place in their desk or their purse to refresh the perfume during the day. It is important to refresh the perfume containing a pheromone instead of increasing the amount that you put on because using large amounts of the perfume does not lengthen the time the scent will last.

Purchasing At Retail Stores

The most common method for purchasing a pheromone perfume is to purchase it from a retail store. These stores typically have a perfume counter located somewhere within the store where a person can try different types of perfume scents from many different manufacturers. Many of these retailers carry the products that have recently been released from well known manufacturers and have perfumes that cover a wide range of prices available for sale. The major disadvantage of purchasing pheromone perfume at a retail store is that purchasing at these locations is generally the most expensive option.

In the last several years, many overstock stores that specialize in the sale of perfumes have opened in different shopping malls and strip malls across the nation. Many of these stores have a wide selection of different pheromone perfume brands from a number of manufacturers. These stores often have the best prices, typically as much as 60% off retail prices, and will only carry brand name items. It may be difficult to find a particular type of pheromone perfume because the brands that these stores carry change on a regular basis depending on which perfumes are overstocked that season.

Purchasing Online

Some people prefer to purchase the pheromone perfume that they like from the online website of the manufacturer of the perfume. By purchasing the pheromone perfume on the internet, the perfume can be shipped directly to the home without hassle of physically shopping for the items. If you know exactly what type of perfume you would like to order this is a good option because you can order the brand that you want in a very short amount of time.

There are a number of discount online retailers that offer brand name pheromone perfume products available on the internet as well. Choosing to purchase a pheromone perfume from these retailers can be chancy because the product may not be as expected and the retailer may make it difficult to return perfume that you do not like. You should only purchase a pheromone perfume from an online store that has an excellent reputation and has an easy to understand return policy.

Picking A Price Range

One of the first things that need to be considered is the price range for shopping for the human pheromone perfume. Many people try scents without looking at the price of the perfume and find that the one that they like the most is unaffordable. To avoid disappointment, a person should find the perfumes that are in their price range and only try those scents to find which human pheromone perfume you like the best.

Choosing A Scent

Once the price range for the human pheromone perfume has been determined, it is time to choose the scent of the perfume. There are many different scents available for a pheromone perfume for women, including ones that smell like different types of fruit, earthy or musky varieties, and scents that smell like flowers. If you already know what types of smells you prefer, you can greatly reduce the amount of time needed to try the scents in the store and reduce the frustration of trying to find the right human pheromone perfume for you.

To find the human pheromone perfume that you like the best, you will need to physically smell them and try them on. Most stores have an area where you can try different types of scents by spraying them on paper strips in order to smell them individually without placing them on the body. Smelling many different types of human pheromone perfume can overwhelm the nose so many of these retailers will have some type of scent neutralizer, like a jar of coffee beans, available to clear the nose before smelling a different scent.

Some manufacturers provide a sample of a human pheromone perfume so that a person can try the scent for a couple of days to see if they like it. After wearing the human pheromone perfume for a week, a person is generally able to decide whether they like the scent or not. Choosing a perfume scent is not difficult if you take the time to find what you like, but rushing the decision will generally result in a purchase that you are not happy with.