Semiochemical compositions to reduce social conflicts with cats

摘要

A semiochemical composition including methyl laurate, methyl myristate, methyl palmitate, methyl linoleate, methyl oleate, methyl stearate, dimethyl pimelate, dimethyl azelate, salts thereof, derivatives thereof, isomers thereof and/or structural analogs thereof that maintain their semiochemical capabilities is described. Methods to reduce social conflicts in multi-cat households or in catteries or kennels boarding cats are also disclosed, as well as methods for inducing social facilitation in cats.