We've been fostering and are having a huge problem with territorial marking and aggression. We don't want to have to stop fostering our foster so we've been trying everything. We've tried everything Feliway, slow introductions, extra litter boxes... Everything. (it's not crystals or UTI, as basil has been on crystals diet for years and was recently treated for UTI just in case).

so we thought we'd give spirit essences a try. We're going to order the Safe Space since it had great reviews, and seemed that a lot who used it with urinary issues helped. We're hoping this will help with aggression and marking.
If you've used Safe Space essense, did this help with your situation? Which essences have you tried?


Thanks for the help!

It's worth a try. I got the Bully Remedy for Grace when she was agressive toward her sister. It didn't seem to help at all and she seemed to get worse when I used it, but that may be a coincidence. In your case I would still give it a try. If you are going to keep all three cats, you have to find a solution. I don't think it will stop on its own.

I used safe space when Oscar was marking and peeing. He is an only cat which we got from a rescue centre. I don't know if the essence worked or he just gained confidence in his territory. I think your circumstances are extreme and not sure if the essences will help. Can't hurt to try. Good luck

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Melissa

UK
Oscar - Rescue (Rascal!!!) Bengal

Just so you're well aware of what's actually in these "essences", here's a list from Jackson's own website:

Physical Ingredients: Natural Spring Water, Alcohol (as a preservative)

Energy-based Ingredients:

Essence of Lotus, Lakshmi, Full Color Spectrum, Reiki Energy, our own gem infusion and the following essences:
From Flower Essence Society Healing Herbs (Bach Flower Equivalent): Aspen, Mimulus, 5-Flower Formula, Scleranthus, Sweet Chestnut
From Flower Essence Society: Blackberry, Canyon Dudleya, Cat's Claw
From Kaua'i Starmen: Canna Lily
From Pacific Essences: Chiton, Staghorn Algae
From South African Flower and Gem Essences: Orange
From Rocky Mountain Essences: Mountain Pool, Pennyroyal
From Watersong Sanctuary: Pelican
From Green Hope Farm: Basil, Lantana Involucrata, Valerian, The Watchman, White Cedar
From Bailey Essences: Grounding Essence

Yep, you're paying for water, alcohol and the energy from plants. That's it.
I'll admit, I'm not a huge fan of people making money from such products, but this is merely my opinion. If people want to buy these products and see if they work, great. However I am all for making people aware what they are actually paying money for.

Good luck though, it's a tricky issue to deal with. Let us know how you go.

Fealaway plugin is great. It calmed my crazy kittens down in minutes when they were young and out of control. I never used the spray.

How much alcohol is actually in the Spirit Essences? A milli-drop? I doubt it's very much! I would not hesitate to try any of the products if I had a cat behavioral problem that I could not control any other way. I truly do not believe Jackson Galaxy would put his name behind anything that is harmful to the cat, but cat owners have the choice to purchase the product or not and I don't believe I've heard that any cat has had a bad reaction to the product -- as long as the directions are followed. Yes, they are expensive, but it's worth a try.

I'm happy Fenstar comes and weighs in -- because it's important you hear from both sides and he is a concerned member of this forum. There seem to be pros and cons with everything anymore, so take our advice for what it's worth. I know you want a solution to the situation. I really hope something like this will help.

What exactly is an energy ingredient??????? I am confused. So it is not an actual ingredient? Is this like a placebo? calms the owners as you think it is doing something therefore calms the cat? So the ONLY actual physical ingredient is water and alcohol?.......sorry to repeat myself but I am speechless. How do they exactly put the plant energy into the stuff. Don't know what to say really

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Melissa

UK
Oscar - Rescue (Rascal!!!) Bengal

Dr. Oz is God in my house! My husband has to watch the show every single day! LOL. Hope you have a smooth move, Fenstar.

I used the peacemaker trio when my two boys turned mean against each other. Ask used felliway plug in and collars. Not sure if it was one product or the combo, but within a week they were back to normal.

I use something called Bach Rescue remedy it's made naturally from different flowers, I have found it really good for all sorts of things, from anxiety to aggression, you can buy it on Amazon or in a health food store.

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Clare
Magic (brown spotted boy born 31 March 2012)
Pearl (seal Lynx Point girl born 1 October 2015)
Bristol, UK