As a behaviourist, I am always on the lookout for ways to calm pets down, especially those who are easily stressed. I have recently been learning about and trying out* Pet Remedy…
Pet Remedy – for calming pets
Pets get stressed due to all sorts of things – thunderstorms, fireworks, guests in your home, other pets, children… the list goes on. Anxieties are common behaviour issues in cats and dogs. As a behaviourist, I am always on the lookout for ways to calm pets down. I heard about Pet Remedy but first, let’s look at how we tackle stressed pets.
Best ways to calm pets
- Remove the stressor
Remove the source of the stress and your pet will undoubtedly calm down. For instance, if the barking of a neighbourhood dog stresses your cat, keep your cat away from areas of your home and garden where they can hear the barking. Often, however, if it not possible to remove the stressor. - Desensitise your pet
When your dog or cat is sensitive to something (the stressor), you need to desensitise them to this event/object for a long-term solution to their stress. This takes time and owners often have setbacks as they do this. - Use calming tools
This is where Pet Remedy fits in. Of course, we always need to desensitise our pets but along the way, it can help to use as many tools as we can to aid and even speed up the process.
What is Pet Remedy?
Pet Remedy is a natural remedy for stress. Valerian and other essential oils used in the pet remedy formula work with the pet’s own natural calming mechanisms by mimicking GABA (gamma amino butyric acid), which is a natural calming agent present in all mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Pet remedy was developed with help from a team of vets, veterinary nurses and psychiatrist with knowledge and experience of aromatherapy and essential oils. It has been and continues to be clinically trialled, important to prove that it actually works and that it is safe to use with our pets.
Pet Remedy is now used by vets, vet nurses, rescue centres, pet professionals (behaviourists, trainers, groomers, kennels, and catteries), and even zoos all over the world!
Essential Oils Used in Pet Remedy
Valerian
Valerian is a flowering plant, whose root is dried and used as an herbal remedy for sleep problems and also anxiety, stress and other conditions. Read more about Valerian and scent enrichment with pets.And here is how Valerian is produced for Pet Remedy.
Other essential oils used in the Pet Remedy formulation
How to use Pet Remedy
Pet Remedy comes in many different forms including a plug-in diffuser (which lasts up to 8 weeks), spray, wipes, battery atomiser, bandana, pet pad, heat pad and more. Best of all, perhaps, is the Professional Pack which includes the lot.
More tips on using Pet Remedy
- Use the plug-in diffuser in the room where your stressed pet spends the most time.
- You can also use the calming spray on your pet’s bedding, bandana or collar. (Do not spray directly on your pet.)
- Calming wipes can be applied directly on to your pet’s chest, muzzle, under chin or paws. Or just rub on your hands before the handle a stressed pet.
- Spray or tie a wipe on to your cat’s travel case when visiting the vet or having a journey in the car.
More useful information
- Pet Remedy works for all mammals, reptiles, and birds.
- Clinically proven (studies completed for dogs, cats, and rabbits.)
- Will starts to help immediately and calms your pet without sedating.
- Will only have an effect on the stressed pet(s) in a multi-pet situation. Nerve cells in any mammal, reptile, or bird are only ever excited or calm, so an already calm pet simply cannot be even calmer.
- Calming sprays are water based and PH neutral, so safe on skin and coat of pet.
More Pet Remedy information
Pet Remedy website (including stockists)
More on the Pet Remedy story
Does Pet Remedy work?
Pet Problems Solved are still trying out Pet Remedy but so far, so good. Everyone in our household seems calm, as calm as a Wildfire ginger cat and Red Hot Chilli dog are ever likely to get. We look forward to getting feedback from clients soon.
*Dr Jo Righetti was not paid for providing this information on Pet Remedy. Samples were received on a complimentary basis.
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How to keep pets calm in stressful situations
Signs your cat might be suffering from stress
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Can patting your cat stress them?
Ways to keep dogs calm while grooming
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