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September 10, 2025Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) and Feline Facial Pheromone Have No Effect on Clinical or Behavioral Parameters of Cats in Hospital Environment

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OLO. Branco LuanaLML. Macedo MônicaANA. M. da Silva Natascha

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Overview

Randomized trial shows catnip and feline facial pheromone have no impact on cats' clinical or behavioral parameters, indicating feline-friendly handling is effective.

Key Points

  • Neither catnip nor pheromone altered clinical or behavioral parameters, reinforcing the cat-friendly approach's effectiveness.
  • In the study, eight healthy cats exhibited unchanged parameters after exposure to the tested substances under controlled conditions.
  • The cats were evaluated in a randomized, blinded study following feline-friendly handling guidelines for accurate assessment.
  • These findings highlight the importance of veterinary practices that prioritize reducing stress during clinical evaluations.

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Luana et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a77254b1d3bfb60e074dhttps://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2025.2539158
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