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When out walking or training an anxious dog, spray a little on a bandana or spray a little on a damp` cloth or your fingers and gently rub around the muzzle and top of chest. Same applies for horses. For pets who experience severe noise phobia and anxiety, there are different supplements or tablets which can help but it’s always best to seek advice from an expert – either by booking an appointment with your local vet or speaking to the pet care advisors in-store at Pets at Home. Start creating positive associations Create their haven in advance of firework season by using familiar toys and lots of bedding for them to burrow in, including pieces of clothing with your scent so that they’re comforted by the smell. You can then use treats and rewards to build positive associations with the area so it’s somewhere they feel happy and safe. It’s also best to leave some treats there for them to chew on. There are many other alternatives, and depending on your pet’s specific situation and the level of their anxiety, a veterinarian may suggest prescription medication for your pet. When looking at medicine that can be prescribed by veterinarians for anxiety, prescription drugs can cause any of the following side effects: altered mental state, shaking or seizures, vomiting, challenges walking, rapid breathing or heart rate, or an unnatural increase in temperature. However, many of these medications have been approved by the FDA and are often considered as a viable option for pets with anxiety, even though their side effects can be potentially quite serious. If you change up your dogs' toys every day, it will reduce the chances of them getting bored. Give them different toys to play with every day and this may give them a different experience. 5. Put your dog into a separate room while WFHMany Valerian preparations are too potent and can sedate rather than calm. Pet Remedy is low concentration and the diffuser delivers a constant slow release, which is very kind and gentle in its effect on the metabolism. Likewise for the calming sprays and wipes which are water based.

Because of the possibility for such severe side effects of prescription medication, many owners look to natural products to alleviate their pet’s stress, but not all of those products are safe as well, and what might be non-toxic for one animal species can sometimes be harmful for another. Valerian absolute oil is obtained by cold extraction from the rhizomes of the plant, Valeriana officinalis, and has been used for centuries as an effective and safe calming agent. Use the eco-friendly wipe in the same way as you would with the calming spray by gentle rubbing around muzzle, under chin and top of chest of your pet (including horses!). It works by enhancing the production of GABA(Gamma-aminobutyric acid), a chemical produced by the brain, which transmits a calming message to your pet's body. Several years of research and trials have resulted in a unique formula using a low concentration Valerian essential oil, blended with Vetiver, Sweet Basil and Clary Sage.We source our absolute oil from Europe where our valerian plants are grown organically using only pig manure as fertiliser.