Pet Anxiety Awareness Month

Just like us humans, some pets can suffer with anxiety. Whether its general anxiety or brough on by certain triggers, it’s important to understand how to help your pet feel calmer.

Dogs can display anxiety in several ways, such as hiding, shaking, barking, showing the whites of their eyes, panting, reactiveness and destructive behaviour. The list goes on, and it’s important to speak with a professional to ensure there’s nothing else going on other than anxiety which could be causing these reactions.

Of course, every household will have coping mechanisms and strategies in place to help their doggy feel calm and stress free. But there are certain times and triggers that some pooches may face when they need a little extra help finding their moment of calm.

Adaptil is the number 1 behaviour solution for dogs, used and recommended by vets and suitable for all life stages. Adaptil is a synthetic copy of the comforting pheromone released by Mumma dogs which naturally calms her new pups! The pheromone can still have a calming effect on adult dogs, helping them cope with stressful situations and increase confidence when released through Adaptil products.

Our beautiful rescue dogs, Pops and Pomegranate are both extremely anxious rescues, who come from abusive pasts in puppy mills. Our senior dachshund can get very stressed on walks with loud noises and around new people. We also have Pomegranate, an ex-breeding bitch who has crippling separation anxiety and finds car rides and vet visits very stressful. To help the girls live their best life we have put many Adaptil products to use in our household. One of the quickest, easiest options for us is the tasty calming treats. Both girls love the taste and wolf them down, and just half a chew per day really helps them feel more settled and less on edge.

Pomegranate is a very happy, healthy dog except for her anxieties, but when we visit the vets for check-ups, or travel in the car, we have found the Adaptil Calm Collar and travel spray essential in ensuring she is more comfortable. The collar is super easy to use, simply remove the packaging and fit to your dog’s neck and the pheromones will last for up to 4 weeks! Neither of the products smell and both really help to calm Pomegranate when she is stressed with vet appointments, or on road trips. We have used the Adaptil travel spray and are super impressed with the results. You simply spray the car interior, and the dog travel beds 15 minutes before you hit the road and rest is history! One 60ml bottle of the travel spray will last for up to 50 trips and we noticed a drastic change in all our dogs’ behaviours while in the car and waiting to be seen at the vets. The effects last for up to 5 hours and this is an essential item for whenever we make any long-distance trips in the future!

Pops has been wearing her Adaptil collar for over a week now and we have noticed her confidence improve on walks. She is less anxious and seems less afraid of sudden noises and passers-by. Its lovely to see her walk with a skip in her step and enjoy the world around her without fear. The collars are suitable for all dogs and come in two adjustable sizes, small enough for Pops and large enough for our very fluffy Pommie! There is also a junior version available which is suitable for pups, to give them a real confident start when exploring their new surroundings.

We have been long term users of the Adaptil Calm plug-in diffuser and have one always plugged in as the benefits are staggering to the dogs’ moods. We initially only used it for house moves and firework night, but now we would be without it and noticed all three doggies were able to nap and relax without stress or anxieties even if there are loud noises outside, the postman knocking, or visitors coming into our home.

We currently have the Adaptil Calm Home Diffuser plugged in close to the dog beds in the lounge. it covers up to 70 square Meters of our home which is ample for us, and the refills are very simple to plug in after 30 days or so.

With over twenty years of experience under their belts, it’s easy to see why Adaptil is the number 1 behaviour solution, bringing dogs and humans closer together.

We think Adaptil products are truly amazing, and they have helped us to reduce anxiety and stress for our dogs without medication. Adaptil is clinically proven to help dogs cope better with their anxieties, whether it’s caused by being home alone, fear of the hoover or nerves on firework night. Depending on your situation, I can guarantee Adaptil has a product that will help alleviate some symptoms and make life easier and more enjoyable for you and your pooch.

Adaptil has been a game changer for us, and we will continue to use their products and recommend our favourite items, which include the calming collars, calming treats, home diffuser and the travel spray. They have become an integral part of our day-to-day routine, resulting in three happier, healthier doggies.

To learn more about pet anxiety, visit www.adaptil.com or follow them on Instagram!