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Fire Work Season is nearly upon us again, so we need to start getting things prepared for those Noise Phobic Pets NOW!
We have several products on offer to help ease the distress of Fireworks, and to aid your pet in various situations causing stress or anxiety
D.A.P - is a synthetic copy of the dog appeasing pheramone which is released naturally by a lactating bitch
- Diffuser - This is a plug-in device which releases the pheromone into the environment helping the dog to feel less fearful and stressed. It is best placed in the room used most by the dog in times of stress and should remain switched on at all times. The diffuser should be switched on at least 2 weeks prior to a known stress for its effect to be at its best.
- Spray - Can be used in more specific situations for a more immediate effect. Spray on your dogs bedding, inside a crate or kennel or in the car approximately 15 minutes before introducing the dog, the effect should last 1-2 hours
- Collar - Is the 'On the Move' version of D.A.P, can be used inside and outside the house
Combining a D.A.P Collar with a D.A.P Diffuser may provide optimal results for a dog who shows fears both indoors and outdoors
Feliway - is a synthetic version of a feline facial pheromone, which cats use to mark their territory as safe and secure
- Diffuser - Like the D.A.P, this is a plug in device which releases the pheromone into the environment. The optimal position for the Feliway Diffuser is in the room most used by the cat, as near to its favourite sleeping place. The diffuser should be switched on at least a week prior to Fireworks night, and should be switched on at all times until a week after the last firework event
- Spray - Can be used on the cats bedding, inside a carrier or box, allow 10 - 15 minutes after spraying before allowing your cat into the sprayed environment. This product is more for behaviour correction on a day to day basis.
Zylkene – In some situations environmental modification may be limited. Zylkene come in the form of capsules and contains α-casozepine, a protein made from cow’s milk, which has relaxing properties helping your pet in situations causing stress or anxiety. This product can be used for both short and long term ‘stressors’.
Royal Canin ‘CALM’ Diet – This is a Brand New Diet recently brought out by Royal Canin. It provides Nutritional support for
dogs (up to 15Kg) and cats in stressful situations. This complete diet gives your dog or cat valuable nutrients to support stress-related digestive, skin and urinary (cats) disorders. It also provides Nutritional aid for dogs and cats undergoing behavioural therapy for anxiety disorders
How? The diet contains alpha-casozepine (a peptide from hydrolysed alpha-S1 casein) a nutrient shown to be beneficial in anxiety disorders in dogs and cats
The diet should be fed from 10 days before any anticipated period of stress or anxiety (Fireworks, moving house, visit to kennels, introduction of a new pet etc), and would be fed continuously for 2-3 months after the stress stimulus has ended, or for the pets lifetime if necessary
