DESCRIZIONE
There is provided animal attractants and in particular attractants for enhancing the attractiveness of food substances for consumption by a target animal, such as pet cats and dogs. The attractant is in the form of a sprayable liquid having organoleptic properties and that can be selectively dispensed onto the surface of or within a substance such as a food substance, to stimulate one or both of the smell and/or taste senses of a target animal to encourage the animal to consume the substance. The attractant comprises an oil or substantially wholly oil carrier in which is an olfactory and/or flavouring. The attractant may also be used to encourage the consumption of substances such as medicines, food supplements and dietetic preparations.