We’ve all heard that “pets make good therapists” when their owners are feeling blue. But what about when your pet is feeling stressed? Is is time for your canine or feline to take a seat on the couch for some therapy? How can we help them feel calmer?
The first item on the list is to schedule an appointment with your vet to rule out any health problems. Talk to your vet about what you think may be upsetting your pets. Is there something negative going on in your home environment?
Different breeds react differently to stressful situations. Cody, the Black Lab could care less if there are storms, loud noises or teenagers fighting! Nikki, the Border Collie reacts negatively to all kinds of noises. She is frightened by thunderstorms, loud noises, yelling, and power tools, she really dislikes those. So I had the vet check Nikki out really well, and she’s healthy, needs to lose a couple of pounds, but for nearly eight, she’s doing great.
We decided to try the Ceva Adaptil Behavior Modification Collar with D.A.P. Here’s the scoop on this type of treatment:
“Ceva D.A.P. Behavior Modification Collar is an adjustable collar for your dog that employs a unique formula to calm dogs prone to situational anxiety. It’s nontoxic and contains embedded pheromones. The design of this collar is customized for small and large dogs.”
Ceva D.A.P. Behavior Modification Collar:
- Unique pheromone formula
- Adjustable collar with plastic buckle
- Easy to use, no side effects, nontoxic
“The product is ideal for canine behavior issues involving anxiety displayed by pet due to loud noise, long hours of travel, separation from owner, territorial dominance or arrival of new pets or guests in the house.
A Closer Look: The product contains embedded pheromones that are emitted by your pet’s body heat. Pheromones calm your pet’s anxiety and check unruly canine behavior. The collar induces a sense of security that mother dogs offer to their pups and gives pups a feeling of pleasure, comfort and well-being.”
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I sure hope it works! I’ll let you know how it goes. Maybe I should get one for myself to help me make it through those terrible teenage years!
Disclaimer: I am not being compensated for this post by any company. I am just sharing information with my readers regarding pets and stress and how I chose to handle it.
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This sounds really interesting! Thanks for sharing the information.
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