The festive season can be stressful for our pets, from loud noises such as fireworks to busy family gatherings. Whilst we take these situations in our stride, our dogs, cats and even horses can easily become unsure and scared.
VetPlus produce a line of products to help manage stress and anxiety in Dogs, Cats and Horses. Read on for more information on Calmex, signs your dog or cat may have a fear of fireworks and information on some other methods that can be used alongside Calmex to help keep your pet calm this festive season.
There are a number of measures you can take that can reduce your pet’s anxiety levels. Lots of owners find it useful to use a combination of:
Try to work out what it is exactly that your pet is afraid of and then speak to your vet for guidance on what could make a difference long term. Alongside this, you could try some of the following techniques with your dog.
It is important to remember that managing behavioural issues can take a long time and patience, so do not lose heart if the problems do not disappear immediately.
The following could help your dog during fireworks, or other celebrations with loud noises:
Calmex is a calming supplement to help manage stress and anxiety in dogs. It is fast acting and consists of a specially blended feed to help promote relaxed behaviour in dogs experiencing behavioural problems as a result of their environment.
Other situations where Calmex could benefit your pet include; lifestyle changes, after operations, travel, boarding/kennels and new dogs struggling with their new environment (e.g. rescue dogs). View more information on Calmex for dogs.
Speak to your vet about Calmex.
A calming supplement to help manage stress and anxiety, Calmex Cat is fast acting and consists of a specially blended feed to help promote relaxed behaviour in cats experiencing behavioural problems as a result of their environment.
There are other situations where it might be beneficial to give Calmex Cat to your cat, please speak to your vet for advice. For example; lifestyle changes, travel, after operations, boarding/kennels, territory changes and unfamiliar surroundings (e.g. new cats).
Speak to your vet about Calmex Cat.
A complementary feed supplement for horses with volatile temperaments or those who encounter stressful situations.
At this time of year, the number one cause of stressed horses is noisy environments, however there are other situations where Calmex can help such as; stress from travel, box rest, riding and lifestyle changes such as changes in stabling or grazing. Speak to your vet for advice. View more information on Calmex for horses.
Speak to your vet about Calmex Equine.
VetPlus produce a line of Calmex products for dogs, cats and horses.
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