Pet Remedy Natural De-Stress and Calming Spray 200 ml

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This dog appeasing pheromone has been proven to have a comforting effect on both puppies and adult dogs during stressful situations and also helps support their training and socialisation. Melatonin is a natural hormone that animals secrete while they sleep. It can also help calm anxious dogs. Levine E, Ramos D, Mills D. A prospective study of two self-help CD-based desensitization and counter-conditioning programmes with the use of Dog Appeasing Pheromone for the treatment of firework fears in dogs (Canis familiaris). Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 2007;105:311–329

Gruen M, Griffith E, Korman J. Treatment of canine separation anxiety using a pulsed electromagnetic field device: a pilot study. Presented at the IVBM Conference, Washington, DC. 2019. Berteselli G, Michelazzi M. Use of L-theaning tablets (Anxitane Tablets™) and behavior modification for treatment of phobias in dogs: a preliminary study. Proceedings of the 6th International Veterinary Behavior Meeting, Riccione, Italy. 2007:114–5. Araujo J, Faubert M, Brooks M, et al. NOVIFIT® (NoviSAMe®) tablets improve executive function in aged dogs and cats: implications for treatment of cognitive dysfunction syndrome. International Journal of Applied Research in Veterinary Medicine. 2012;10(1):90–98.

Studies on Dog Calming Products

Morris EM Kitts-Morgan S, Spangler D, et al. The impact of feeding Cannabidiol (CBD) containing treats on canine response to a noise-induced fear response test. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2020;7: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.569565

These oils will not be as effective (if at all), and they could also be dangerous to you or your dog. 4. Be Careful Around Cats If your dog struggles with any excess energy, take your dog for a brisk walk before leaving for work in the morning so any extra alertness is taken off. This puts them in the mood to relax. A 45-minute walk is what's recommended for most breeds if they’re being left indoors for a longer period of time. 3. Find a trusted dog walker to break up the day I'm using lavender and chamomile because they are natural calming agents, and me and my dogs also like their scent.While I'm sure this spray doesn't work for every pet, I think the main reason that this product gets complaints is because people use this expecting their pets to show 100% improvement. While it has worked amazingly for my dog, it isn't a cure by any means. She is still a bit nervous during storms, will sometimes flinch if there's a loud firework, and will occasionally shake/pant still (although far less intensely than before). But she is choosing to not hide during the stressful events and is noticeably more at ease. This is not a sedative product, so you will be disappointed if you go into using it with the mindset that your pet will have 0 anxiety. I went into it just hoping that it would help somewhat and have been extremely pleased with the results. Remember that you can’t just give your dog the medication and leave them be. Comfort them and ensure they are away from the cause, such as the bright lights and flashing. Do I need a prescription?

Whether you're brand new to easy-repeat or not, we know you might have a few questions, and we'd like to make sure you have all the information you need. During firework displays, you should try to muffle the sound and hide the flashing lights as best you can by keeping windows, blinds and curtains closed. You can also try turning on the TV or playing rhythmic music moderately loud using Pets at Home’s Spotify playlists, which have a range of genres to choose from. Before using any calming product for your dog, consult with your veterinarian, particularly if you’re planning to use supplements or chews.Kim Y, Lee J, Abd el-aty A, et al. Efficacy of dog-appeasing pheromone (DAP) for ameliorating separation-related behavioral signs in hospitalized dogs. Canadian Veterinary Journal. 2010;51(4):380-384. For the mixture, I prefer to use undiluted lavender essential oil ( Majestic Pure is my favorite brand) and undiluted chamomile essential oil ( Artizen). Dewey C, Davies E, Xie H, et al. Canine cognitive dysfunction: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice. 2019;49(3):477–499.

Generalized anxiety is anxiety that doesn’t have an obvious cause. Like people, some dogs are simply prone to anxiety, while others may have experienced a primary onset event that was unnoticed at the time. The symptoms for generalized anxiety are usually more subtle than those for other types of anxiety, so it often goes unrecognized. Depression, compulsive behaviours, and restlessness are often signs of generalized anxiety. In times of stress or anxiety the nerves get over stimulated, which leads on to the many different signs of stress we see in our pets.If you are seeing signs of stress or fear and would like some support, the teams at Pets at Home or Vets4Pets, both part of the Pets at Home family, will be able to help. Directly applying essential oils to the dog's skin or coat may also irritate their skin and cause side effects. If your cat or dog is an anxious animal, there are plenty of calming products on the market that will ease their nerves so you can relax with them, too. Your pet will likely have a safe space that they will retreat to when under threat, normally their dog or cat bed, or even on the sofa, and every pet will have different things that make them nervous. Some may be frightened of loud noises and bangs, such as fireworks. Others may get stressed about being left on their own. You may even have a pet that gets worked up about travelling. Whatever their triggers, there are many pet products out there that are designed to lessen their symptoms.