Description
We know how distressing it can be when your dog has anxiety or is afraid. With ‘fireworks season’ becoming longer and less predictable, managing your fearful pet is more challenging than ever. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help and naturally relax your pet without causing drowsiness. This is great for keeping your dog calmer around the firework season. Best results are seen when used alongside gentle and consistent behavioural training, such as noise desensitisation programmes, allowing a sense of calm in your household during fireworks.
87% of dog owners saw less fireworks anxiety with Scullcap & Valerian Tablets (2022 trial – full data available on request)
We have put together a Firework Fear Kit to help your dog cope during firework season – £28
- 3 x 130g bags of Feelwells Goodnight Treats – containing Scullcap, Valerian & Chamomile
- 100 Dorwest Herbs Scullcap & Valerian Tablets
- 30ml Dorwest Herbs Valerian Compound
See below for more details about how these products work and a countdown plan for use
Scullcap & Valerian
These specially selected ingredients work together to help tackle stress, fear and anxiety in your pet:
Valerian – Sedative effects on the nervous system, not muscles
Mistletoe – Helps circulation & relax the nervous system
Scullcap – Contains compounds which bind to the GABA receptor & reduce anxiety
Gentian – Supports other active ingredients & aids liver de-toxification
Specially selected active herbs work together to help reduce stress, fear and anxiety in pets.
Uses: Give daily. For moderate phobias start ten days before, for severe phobias start one month before.
Best used as a course.
Administration Instructions:
Dogs and cats: 1 tablet for every 5kg bodyweight per day, ideally split morning and night.
When the stressful situation is at its worst, this amount can be doubled.
Give the second administration 2 hours before dusk and maintain double amounts for as long as necessary.
Valerian Compound
Help calm your frightened pet quickly and naturally, with our easy-to-give liquid that contains pure extracts of three herbs:Vervain – Helps to ease anxiety by restoring
the nervous system
Valerian – Anti-spasmodic and relaxant
Mistletoe – Supports the natural calming
pathways within the nervous system and
helps circulation
Contains pure extracts of three herbs in liquid form, which ensure it acts within just 30 minutes.
Uses: Can be used for unplanned events and especially frightening ‘one-off’ situations, and as an addition to Scullcap & Valerian Tablets as a ‘top-up’
Administration Instructions:
Dogs: By mouth or in food.
Small dogs: 1/4 tsp
Medium dogs: 1/2 tsp
Large dogs: 1 tsp
Giant breeds: 1 – 1 1/2 tsp
Cats: A few drops on bedding and a further 1/4 tsp by mouth or in food when fireworks are severe, or in other stressful situations.
COUNTDOWN ACTION PLAN
1 Month to Go
If your dog has a severe phobia, they will benefit from being given Scullcap & Valerian Tablets and Goodnight Treats on a daily basis now
Consider starting firework desensitisation programmes for their anxiety. Gently introduce the sound of fireworks to your pet in the hope of helping them realise that they have nothing to fear.
10 Days to Go
For moderate phobias, start giving Scullcap & Valerian Tablets and Goodnight Treats daily – split the dose between AM & PM
Creating a safe, snug area for your pet to retreat to if they feel anxious helps them if they feel things are getting a bit too much to handle. A pet crate covered with a heavy blanket helps block some of the noise
1 Day to Go
If necessary, double the dose of Scullcap & Valerian Tablets and Goodnight Treats or start giving now – it is never too late
Make sure that your pet’s microchip details are up to date and they are wearing a collar with an ID tag, so that if they escape, they can be quickly and safely returned to you
The Big Day
Keep giving the Scullcap & Valerian Tablets and Goodnight Treats at the higher rate with a dose being given just before dusk. Ensure Valerian Compound is ready for top ups if necessary
TVs and radios can help provide some background noise. Act normal. Your pet looks to you for cues as to whether they need to be worried so stay with your pet to reassure them with your presence. Comfort them if they want you to, if they choose to hide then let them be, just make sure that there is water available wherever they are.
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