Methods and compositions for modifying the behavior of animals
A composition comprising Quinoline is described for the modification of undesirable or harmful behaviors or other behaviors or physiology in a variety of vertebrate species, as well as methods of using the compositions in vertebrates.
1. A composition for reducing unwanted behavior in mammals, the composition comprising:
a combination of Quinoline and at least one delivery compound, the at least one delivery compound comprising an alcohol, wherein said Quinoline is present in an amount from between 0.0001% and 1% (w/w) of the composition;
a propellant comprising at least one of a chlorofluorocarbon and a compressed gas;
a surface-active agent; and
a fragrance.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein Quinoline comprises:
synthetically created Quinoline.
3. The composition of claim 1 wherein the alcohol comprises phenyl ethyl alcohol.
4. The composition of claim 1 wherein the composition further comprises a carrier solvent, the carrier solvent comprising the alcohol mixed with at least one of:
lipophilic organic diluents;
ethylene glycol;
propylene glycol;
dipropylene glycol; and
combinations thereof.
5. The composition of claim 1 wherein the alcohol is selected from the group comprising:
ethanol;
propanol;
butanol;
pentanol;
hexanol;
heptanol;
octanol; and
combinations thereof.
6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is formulated as at least one of:
a spray;
an aerosol composition;
a diffuser; and
a slow release matrix.