Celebrating The 4th Of July With Your Pet
By Katie Pankratz ZimmVet Daycare Professional
It is quite common for dogs especially puppies to experience fear, stress, or anxiety when it comes to loud noises. With the 4th of July right around the corner you may be wondering how to help comfort them during this time. There are many options out there to assist with this and ZimmVet can provide you with the tools and information you need to help your furry friend.
While there are many options to help with fear, stress, and anxiety, there are a few specific ones known to help calm your dog in situations such as these. Below you will find those that are recommended and some information about each:
Adaptil
Adaptil is a synthetic copy of the pheromone a puppy’s mother emits after birth to calm and reassure her puppies. This product is clinically proven to help not only puppies but also adult dogs deal with stressful situations. While this product comes in different forms such as, diffusers, wipes, and sprays, ZimmVet recommends the use of the Adaptil collars. The body heat from the dog releases the pheromone from the collar and lasts for 30 days. It is known to work best when put on the dog while the dog is still calm long before the stressful situation occurs.
Thundershirt
This shirt uses gentle, constant pressure to calm your dog. Experts believe that pressure has a calming effect on the nervous system helping to reduce feelings of insecurity and vulnerability in high stress situations. It is the most effective anxiety solution as voted by vets with over 80% success rate. The shirt usually has a small patch to be paired with calming sprays such as the Adaptil spray.
Sileo
This prescription oral gel is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for canine noise aversion. It is practical and fast-acting, easy to administer at-home treatment for noise aversion. Calms without sedating, which allows for dog to interact normally with the family.
For more information about the products listed here or other options to assist with fear, stress, and anxiety feel free to contact us at 763-856-4848.
Have a wonderful 4th of July!
