Dog Pheromone Diffusers and Collars - Helping To Calm Your Dog

In mammals, all lactating females release
substances called pheromones, within three to
five days after giving birth. The purpose of
which is to reassure their newborns. The mother
creates pheromones that give their puppies a
feeling of well-being and reassurance. Research
has shown that the reassuring properties
persist, even into adulthood. The diffusers
contain an artificial version of this pheromone,
which has been developed by vets known as
appeasing pheromones. It works by the pheromones
being picked up and detected by an animal's sense
of smell producing certain responses. It helps to
control or prevent fear related reactions in
puppies and adult dogs. It is a natural,
convenient and unique solution to canine stress.
The various dog pheromone products on the market
all claim to help comfort and reassure puppies
and adult dogs in difficult situations, and
prevent or reduce stress-related behaviour.
These include destructiveness, vocalisation and
house soiling brought on by nervousness or
anxiousness.

So when is it appropriate to use pheromone
diffusers?

Bringing a new puppy or adult dog home. Puppies
between one to four months are at their most
sensitive and of course are coming home to a
whole new life and family. Being separated from
their mother and siblings will be very stressful
for them. An adult dog will benefit from a
pheromone diffuser too. If you are rehoming a
rescue dog then this will aid them in relaxing
into their new life.

Travelling. The pheromone dog collar can really
help with motion sickness as well as giving
reassurance to the dog if the journey is a long
one. Also take it with you in spray form so that
you can use it in the car. It can be sprayed
straight on to their bed, inside dog crates,
indoor kennels, or in the car. However never
spray directly on a dog or near a dogs face. It
is not a scent that humans can detect or be
affected by so is safe to use.

Vets. For a dog, going to the dreaded vets is no
different to you having a dentist appointment.
Putting the collar on them the day before and
during the visit to the vet is ideal this should
help calm them down. Alternatively put the
diffuser on the day before and during the
previous evening to help calm your dog before
their appointment with the vets.

Older dogs As your dog gets older and their
agility and health is not what it was using a
pheromone product may bring them reassurance.
They may suffer from arthritis or other physical
ailments that stress them out so why not give
them a bit of extra comfort whilst they are
dealing with pain.

Fireworks. A definite must on Bonfire Night and
New Years Eve. The noise for a dog is extremely
frightening. They have no idea where the noise
is coming from and why it's happening. It's
strongly advised to use a plug in a month before
and then during the firework season. Most
diffusers last about 30 days. You could also
combine the diffuser with a C.D for dogs -
Fireworks & Noises Desensitisation.

Separation anxiety. You may find this can help
your pet when you're going on holiday or if they
are going into kennels. I know of a dog that was
extremely stressed when the child of the
household went to a two week camp in the summer
school break. The dog responded very well to the
diffuser and they continued to use it whenever
the dog was parted from his favourite member of
the family.

Pheromone diffusers are specific to the species,
as it is a chemical version of what the lactating
mother produces. So the dog version won't effect
your cat and vice-versa.

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Alex Kelly

As a pet owner, my articles are based on issues
I feel are important for fellow animal lovers.
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