Beaphar Cat Calming Products: Diffuser, Spray, Spot-On, Collar and Tablets
- Rachel
- May 14
- 9 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
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About Beaphar
Beaphar is a family-run business founded in the Netherlands in 1942. The company started with homeopathic products for cats and dogs and experienced significant growth between the 1950s and 1970s through the development of the first veterinary medicines and care products for pets.
Beaphar prides itself on providing affordable and accessible products of the highest quality to pets and their families in over 86 countries. The company states that as part of their values, pets are highly regarded as members of the family and they're committed to making their business more sustainable for future generations.
The Beaphar product range focuses primarily on cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents and birds. It consists of anti-parasite treatments; care and hygiene products; behaviour and training aids; vitamins and nutritional supplements.
This article gives an overview of Beaphar's calming product range for cats, with a mixture of diffusers, sprays, spot-ons, collars and treats. As with most brands you'll find on the market, pheromone-based products are becoming increasingly popular as a natural, drug-free method of restoring peace to the home.
Beaphar's CatComfort range replicates the pheromones that cats use to mark their environment as safe and familiar, often referred to as "happy messages". Their herbal range uses a combination of natural ingredients, such as valerian, which has been used for its calming properties for centuries.
Different products have different benefits, but they're all designed to reduce common behaviours associated with stress and anxiety. Whether you're moving house, introducing a new family member (animal or human!) or travelling with a nervous pet, Beaphar has something for every situation.
What I like:
Wide range of products to choose from.
Mixture of pheromone products and herbal remedies.
Available online and in pet stores.
Balance of quality and affordability.
Family-run business.
91% positive ratings on Amazon.
As always, I have to mention that all cats are different and the effectiveness of any product will vary from one to the next. It may come down to trial and error, which I know from experience can get expensive! Hopefully, this article serves as a starting point and takes some confusion away for beginners.
Beaphar Calming Products
Beaphar CatComfort Range
The CatComfort Starter Kit consists of a plug-in diffuser and refill, ideal for any stressful situation in the home: new pets or babies, moving house, renovations, parties, fireworks and more. It contains a copy of the feline facial pheromone (FFP) that cats deposit when rubbing their faces on objects around the home, which helps to promote feelings of comfort and reassurance.
The diffuser targets unwanted behaviours such as scratching, urine marking, overgrooming, hiding and excessive meowing. Simple to use, all you have to do is plug it into a socket in a room where your cat spends most of its time, and the pheromones will continually release for up to 30 days.
Most customers agree that the diffuser works as well as other, more expensive brands like Feliway. It's said to be good for reducing destructive behaviours, settling nervousness and supporting separation anxiety. However, some report that it lasts as little as two weeks and smells of burning.
The plug is compatible for use with the new Beaphar CatComfort Excellence refills, which has additional benefits.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0
Based on 3,100+ Amazon reviews.
✓ Mimics FFP. | ✕ Can take 1-4 weeks to see effects. |
✓ Covers 70m². | ✕ Doesn't target multi-cat harmony. |
✓ Lasts for 30 days. | |
✓ Suitable for cats and kittens. |
CatComfort Excellence Diffuser contains a new formula to optimise feelings of reassurance and wellbeing. It combines the feline facial pheromone to reduce unwanted behaviours, and the maternal appeasing pheromone (CAP) that a mother cat releases to her kittens.
Cats are solitary animals by nature, so living in close proximity to other cats and having to share their resources can cause additional stress, leading to more problems such as aggression and conflict. The CAP pheromone aids bonding and harmony in multi-cat homes for an overall sense of calm.
The plug is compatible with the standard CatComfort refills, so if you find that one is ineffective then you can swap them around without having to purchase a new plug. However, it's a little pricier than CatComfort.
Owners report mostly positive results in settling tension, conflict and general anxiety; while others claim that it's ineffective.
⭐⭐⭐ 3.8
Based on 100+ Amazon reviews.
✓ Mimics FFP and CAP. | ✕ Can take 1-4 weeks to see effects. |
✓ Covers 70m². | ✕ Expensive. |
✓ Lasts for 30 days. | |
✓ Suitable for cats and kittens. |
CatComfort Calming Spray is clinically proven to calm and reduce problem behaviours by replicating the feline facial pheromone. It's recommended for use on areas of the home where cats need extra reassurance; carriers prior to travelling and vet visits; cat flaps, window ledges or anywhere stray cats might be spotted.
A 30ml bottle produces approximately 214 sprays and lasts up to 5 hours. It's cheaper than a diffuser but shorter lasting and best for targeted areas. The small size makes it a great portable option at a fair price.
Customer reviews mention that you don't need much to see the effects and there's no odour. It's said to reduce excessive crying during vet trips and travelling, but it doesn't work on all cats.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0
Based on 3,100+ Amazon reviews.
✓ Mimics FFP. | ✕ Only lasts 5 hours. |
✓ Works in 15 minutes. | ✕ Covers a small area. |
✓ Suitable for travelling. |
The CatComfort Calming Spot-On is recommended for short-term stressful situations like fireworks, thunderstorms, parties, travelling, vet visits and cattery boarding. It will start to create a calming effect 15 minutes after application and lasts for around one week.
It contains a copy of the maternal appeasing pheromone to help cats cope with challenging situations, supporting harmonious living and reducing problem behaviours associated with stress and anxiety. When cats are faced with new experiences, raised stress levels can create tension with other household cats so they're more likely to engage in conflict.
Spot-ons can be used when cats are removed from their home environment and have an immediate effect, rather than the slow release of pheromones from a diffuser. It's easier to administer than tablets, providing a good alternative.
One potential drawback of topical treatments is that they can change how a cat smells to other cats, which could trigger aggression. I'd advise keeping cats separated for a few hours after application.
Feedback is mixed on effectiveness, and it can get expensive for long-term use.
⭐⭐⭐ 3.6
Based on 20+ Amazon reviews.
✓ Mimics CAP. | ✕ Lasts for 1 week. |
✓ Contains 3 pipettes. | ✕ Expensive. |
✓ Works in 15 minutes. | |
✓ Suitable for travelling. |
Beaphar Herbal Range
The Calming Home Spray contains the natural herb, valerian, renowned for its ability to promote feelings of relaxation and calm. It's designed for cat and dog households to reduce symptoms of stress including scratching, urine spraying, constant meowing or barking and destructive behaviour.
The 125ml bottle is more generous than the CatComfort spray. It can be spritzed onto blankets, bedding, toys and other items used by pets; as well as carriers prior to a car journey. It's recommended for use during fearful situations such as renovations, fireworks and thunderstorms.
Despite a negative opinion on the smell, owners find the product to be helpful during fireworks, travelling and spraying over bedding to help nervous pets sleep.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0
Based on 780+ Amazon reviews.
✓ Contains valerian. | ✕ Strong odour. |
✓ Effective immediately. | ✕ Requires reapplication. |
✓ Suitable for travelling. | |
✓ Works on cats and dogs. |
Beaphar Herbal Calming Spot-On is another valerian-containing formula that helps to alleviate all anxiety-related behaviours. As with the pheromone version, this is best for short-term stress ahead of a challenging situation.
The plant-based alternative to pheromones starts to take effect within an hour of application, and each pipette lasts for one week. A herbal spot-on for dogs is also available but, again, it can change the smell of cats and potentially worsen aggression.
Customers mention that it helped with overgrooming, excessive meowing, toileting outside the litter tray and hiding; but it's not so effective on hyperactive behaviours. Some didn't find it helpful at all.
⭐⭐⭐ 3.9
Based on 5,200+ Amazon reviews.
✓ Contains valerian. | ✕ Lasts for 1 week. |
✓ 3 pipettes. | ✕ Strong odour. |
✓ Works in 1 hour. | ✕ Expensive. |
✓ Suitable for travelling. |
The Herbal Calming Collar is suitable for both short and long-term stress caused by moving house, new pets, travelling, fireworks and more. It also targets destructive behaviours like scratching and urine spraying.
The adjustable collar contains valerian for up to 6 weeks of calm and takes effect after one hour. It features a safety mechanism so cats can break free if they get caught on something.
Feedback is largely positive in terms of calming effects, but many dislike the smell of valerian; however, if cats don't mind then that's all that matters! On the rare occasion, cats are said to have had an allergic reaction and the collars are easy to break out of.
⭐⭐⭐ 3.7
Based on 1,800+ Amazon reviews.
✓ Contains valerian. | ✕ Strong odour. |
✓ Works in 1 hour. | ✕ May break. |
✓ Lasts for 6 weeks. | |
✓ Suitable for travelling. |
The Herbal Calming Tablets for cats and dogs help to promote calm in stressful situations and alleviate problem behaviours. The non-drowsy formula contains a soothing blend of natural plant extracts:
Rosemary - reduces stress and anxiety by improving state of wellbeing.
Lime tree blossom - muscle relaxing properties and appeasing effects.
Hop flowers - calming and soothing.
Melissa - calming and soothing with muscle relaxing properties.
Tablets are a great alternative to a spot-on or collar if you (or your cats) don't like the smell of valerian. They can be administered prior to vet visits, travelling, fireworks, thunderstorms and other short-term changes.
Tablets are chicken flavoured and you get 20 per pack. They take one-and-a-half hours to work and can be given orally or put in food, up to 3 times a day.
Most reviews are for dogs but are generally positive for travelling, fireworks, nervousness and separation anxiety. However, some say that they're not strong enough for higher levels of anxiety and occasionally give pets an upset stomach.
⭐⭐⭐ 3.9
Based on 1,600+ Amazon reviews.
✓ Natural ingredients. | ✕ Only lasts 2 1/2 hours. |
✓ Works in 1 1/2 hours. | ✕ May not agree with some cats. |
✓ Suitable for travelling. | |
✓ Works on cats and dogs. |
The Herbal Calming Treats are an alternative to tablets and at a cheaper price. They help to reduce stress and problem behaviour during disruptive times, including scratching, constant meowing and spraying.
Treats are chicken flavoured and contain calming valerian, soothing hop flowers and relaxing Melissa. They're suitable for short-term or long-term use.
Treats should be fed up to one-and-a-half hours before a stressful event and every 3 hours thereafter, with no more than 6 given per day. For ongoing use, 2 treats per day is recommended.
Owners say they're effective at calming nervous pets, particularly behaviours like hiding and overgrooming. It helps during fireworks and car journeys, as well as promoting restful sleep. Some cats find them too large and hard to chew, and having been a long-term buyer of these treats, mine will only eat them hidden in a pile of Dreamies; however, they do have a mild effect.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.2
Based on 3,600+ Amazon reviews.
The Pet Behave Spray is an indoor training aid and deterrent for cats and dogs that trains pets not to scratch, claw or chew furniture. It contains citronella, a natural ingredient that cats are averse to. It can be used on hard or soft furnishings.
Directions advise respraying the target area every 2-3 days, as this is typically how long it should take pets to learn to leave the object alone. It's also suitable for kittens and puppies.
Opinions are mixed on effectiveness, with owners saying it only works for a short time before wearing off or cats get used to the smell. Persistence is key with any kind of training, and cats should always be provided with scratch posts, mats and other stimulation so they can exhibit their natural behaviours.
The price for a 125ml bottle is expensive in comparison to most other brands.
⭐⭐⭐ 3.8
Based on 1,000+ Amazon reviews.
✓ Natural ingredients. | ✕ Lasts 2-3 days. |
✓ Targets scratching and chewing. | ✕ Expensive. |
✓ Works on cats and dogs. |
Beaphar products can be used alongside each other for maximum effect: for example, the CatComfort diffuser could be used in conjunction with the CatComfort spot-on or spray.
The feline facial pheromone is beneficial for most anxiety-related behaviours, while products containing the maternal appeasing pheromone are aimed at multi-cat harmony and stress associated with new situations. Herbal remedies will help to soothe excited nerves for a calmer home environment.
The above is only a guideline, and you should try a range of solutions to see what your cat responds to. For best results, behaviour modification training and/or environmental changes may also be necessary.
Information is accurate from May 2025 and may be subject to change. Feel free to get in touch if you think this article needs updating.
Are you familiar with the Beaphar brand? Have you tried any of these cat calming products? Share your feedback and experiences in the comments.
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