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Calming Aids for Dogs

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For those that are worrying about their dogs behaviour in stressful situations then worry no more. Adaptil is a synthetic copy of the natural canine appeasing pheromone (naturally released by all lactating mammals to comfort and reassure their offspring) which is proven to help support dogs in a range of stressful situation. It is a canine specific, odourless, non-sedative, non-systemic treatment and can be used alongside all other types of medication.

 

Calming aids such as Adaptil (DAP) has been used by behaviourists, veterinary experts and welfare charities for the last 10 years. It has been shown to help puppies settle into new homes and have positive effect on puppy socialisation.

By fitting and Adaptil collar to puppies from 6-16 weeks you can help develop its confidence and help them develop into a well-behaved adult dog. DAP also significantly reduces the likelihood of anxiety related conditions developing in later life.

For adult dogs Adaptil has been shown to help them cope in kennels, during rehoming and in a range of other stressful situations such as fireworks, thunderstorm and travelling in a car.

How Does It Work?

Adaptil is available in three easy to use formulations

  • The Adaptil Diffuser is a discrete plug-in which bathes the home in a synthetic copy of the 'canine appeasing pheromone', a natural product proven to comfort both puppies and adult dogs.
  • Adaptil Spray can be sprayed directly on bedding, inside crates, indoor kennels, or in the car. It is a convenient formulation for intermittent use.
  • When the Adaptil Collar is in snug contact with the dog's skin, the dog's body temperature warms the collar and encourages the diffusion of pheromones into the local environment

Many online stores will sell this product at great prices. One of which is The Pet Medicine Company. They stock a range of pet medicines including Adaptil and flea treatments for dogs, cats, equine products and medicines for birds and reptiles.

Treating your pet for problems such as stress, fleas or worms is vital. It can prevent them developing into a serious illness and will in the long term keep your vet bills low.