Best dog relaxants according to redditors
We found 54 Reddit comments discussing the best dog relaxants. We ranked the 27 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 54 Reddit comments discussing the best dog relaxants. We ranked the 27 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Separation anxiety is a big problem in a lot of dogs, and needs to be addressed quickly. That being said, don't expect your dog to change overnight. Here's some of the techniques that worked wonders for my dog.
The most important thing to address is how you leave your house, and how you come back. One time when you're headed out, write down everything you do before you leave: pick up your keys, put on your shoes, open your door, whatever. Chances are you have some kind of ritual, and your dog has made the connection between these actions and you leaving. Break the connection by doing all the actions on your list repeatedly without leaving. I spent hours fiddling with my door locks, putting my shoes on and off, and grabbing various items around my house, until my dog learned that these things do not necessarily mean that I'm leaving.
Equally important: you don't want him to think of your return to the house as a special time. You will need to leave your house for short periods of time (say about 10 seconds), and when you go back in, your response should depend on what he does. If by the time you walk back in, he made it to the door and/or started crying, ignore him. Look up and away. If he tries to force himself into your field of view, turn around. Don't give him the slightest bit of attention. Eventually, he will give up, lie down, or do some other relaxed behavior. The moment he does that, praise him! Feel free to offer a treat, and once he understands he did something right, leave the house again. You will keep this up until he stops coming to the door and/or crying. When you can leave the house for a few seconds without him getting anxious, you no longer have to ignore him. Don't praise him too much either, just acknowledge his existence and get on with your day. Then, you should start leaving him alone for longer periods of time (again, ignoring him if he's anxious, slight praise if he's not). From my personal experience, once you can stand outside for about 5 minutes without your dog reacting, you're good to go.
It may take a long time before his behavior improves significantly, but there are some ways to make it easier. Exercise is very important. If your tire your dog out before you leave, he literally won't have the energy to destroy your house. Try teaching him to fetch, and throw a ball at him for half an hour in the morning. Keep in mind that this works hand in hand with training, as a dogs energy returns quickly. That being said, a tired dog is much easier to train then a hyper one.
Finally, there are products that aid (again, hand in hand with training) anxious dogs. My favorite is called D.A.P. (dog appeasement pheromone). It's a pheromone that comes from a nursing dog, and has been proven to calm dogs with anxiety. It's available as an diffuser, and a scented collar. I recommend using both concurrently.
That's all I can think of now. I'm currently at work and writing this on an iPhone, so I'll edit it/ add anything I can think of once I get home in a few hours.
EDIT: for clarity. Also, so i can link some examples of DAP Products
Diffuser
Collar
We have flown with our cats internationally several times. In our experience they were pretty agitated in the airport but were fine once up in the air.
I assume you have a soft carrier so that it fits comfortably under the seat, yes?
Buy a bottle of these natural calming tablets as they seem to help: http://www.amazon.com/Ark-Lighting-10009-Happy-Traveler/dp/B0016H2G8U
And be sure to pick up food and water at least 12 hours before your flight...cats can go like 11 days without food/water so half a day won't hurt...you could even push it to 24 hours so he won't have the need to shit/piss in the plane...this is more uncomfortable for them than being a little hungry/thirsty. You can bring a washcloth and soak the edges to give him some water to lick now and then without filling his bladder.
Consider buying a harness for him because you'll have to take him out of the carrier at security...cats have a tendency to bolt when scared, even well trained ones who are with their owner, so it's best to have him in a harness at the airport so you can hold on to his leash when taking him out of the carrier at security.
All up it's pretty easy.
Some airports require that you get a quick check by the airport vet the day of, so check to see if this is the case...if so you need to arrive quite a bit earlier to get this done, or do it the day before.
I would also highly recommend crate training your pup. It may take a while, but it'll be well worth the time investment in the long term. Something that helped me with crate training my Aussie mix was having a cover for the crate (here's a good example). It gave pup a little more sense of being and security. As for the Thundershirt, I have used one on another dog that had separation anxiety. I definitely noticed that it helped to calm him down. I wouldn't say that it was a complete 180 degree difference, but I found it to be well worth the $40. One last suggestion would be to try a heartbeat pillow. Once more, not something that is going to completely solve the problem of separation anxiety, but definitely an inexpensive tool that can help calm your pup. Best of luck!
As far as the noise issue... my dog is also afraid of noises. I didn't realize this was part of her separation anxiety. She's torn up doors/door knobs,etc. I hired a dog walker (not what I'm suggesting for you) and she noticed that it seems to be noises that scare my dog. It makes me feel like an idiot for not noticing. I tripped over my flip flop on a walk last week - it scared my dog and her teeth chattered and she wouldn't come near me for a bit. So I purchased this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006SFUEF2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 white noise machine. I ordered this particular type only because it was relatively inexpensive. I actually got two - one for upstairs and one for down, but I can turn the volume way up on the one downstairs and it can be heard upstairs as well. I only got it yesterday but so far it is like I've drugged her. She slept all night long, and as I type, she's asleep on my couch instead of pacing around like a nervous nelly. She hasn't even barked at my neighbors when they walked outside with their dog. That in and of itself is amazing.
Your dog does seem to have confidence issues. I don't know what to do about the rest. You do not seem like a bad person. I have worked and worked with my dog to give her a home she feels safe in, and when she doesn't, it hurts. We can't fix everything.
Also, my dog walker says that she has had success with DAP: http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Zone-Diffuser-Single-Refill/dp/B003E71E06/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1371901678&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=DAP
Which is supposed to calm dogs. I'm skeptical, even though my dog trainer from two years ago that trains police dogs and fixes 'ruined' dogs also suggested. It's a pheromone. I haven't tried it, but I think I will. THese solutions all take money.
My dog barks and barks at people when she wants attention. I did not realize this for the longest time. (I feel kind of dumb admitting this.) I brought a new guy i was seeing over to the house. She barked at him, and he said "Is she going to bite me?" and only 1/2 joking I said "I don't know". He stayed with me for 3 days (he lives in another state) and the next day I had to work. She barked at him until he sat on the ground and then they became friends. Likewise, my sister and her family came over and my dog barked at my brother-in-law and he looked at her and said "What ARE you barking at???" and she huffed and turned around and ran up to my nephew and barked at him so he said the same thing and then she ran to my side and lied down. I don't know that any of this is helpful. But it is all a process.
There’s a morph body suit for dogs!
Shed Defender - Dog Onesie/Grooming -Contains the shedding of dog hair, reduce anxiety, replace medical cone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XR65P4T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UqaRBb7Q270HT
We experienced the same when we got our first dog. Early on, he actually bit our nephew and nipped at a friend he’s seen several times before.
It sounds like what you guys are doing inside works, so I would continue that same regime outside. We taught him “place” and have dedicated spots inside and out. So when people come over, we place him on that spot until the guest is inside/in our yard, door/gate is closed, give the guest a treat, and release him to “go say hello” and have the guest give him a treat. We’ve had him for 1.5 years and still do this because his breed is hardheaded and he can be an a-hole. Sometimes he won’t listen and breaks early, but we make him go back until he gets it right. Sucks we have to make our guests wait, but it’s the best for everyone.
Depending on the event, we also give them calming treats before guests come. The ones we use don’t have CBD, instead has hemp oil and some other natural stuff.
PremiumCare Calming Treats for Dogs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FRP3MR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Fc3hDbE0GE18Y
TL;DR - Repeat what you’re doing inside outside, PremiumCare Calming Treats found on Amazon works very well!
Try baby food as suggested mine only like turkey but some prefer chicken. Also look in to getting her some rescue remedy, its great for depressed pets. It really helped my older ferret when his cage mate passed suddenly. It's a hard time try to give extra love and anything else she likes, maybe a new toy or two? Good luck.
We're trying these with Leo right now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0787TDTYL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
He does NOT like the taste. We have to wrap them in lots of cheese and put them in with his food so he will scarf them down. The first morning after we used them, we noticed he seemed a bit more calm... but overall I feel like it's made about a 2% difference. He's a German Shepherd, kind of like /u/AZSouthsideGirl with her Bella, Leo is also an intense breed so I think its hard to really curb that.
But it can't hurt to try, they're not too expensive to try at least once.
I used this natural anxiety medication with one of my dogs when I was dealing with severe separation anxiety. It was called Rescue Remedy. http://www.amazon.com/Bach-Pet-Rescue-Remedy-1-Count/dp/B0030NWZUC At first I was told that he would need to be put on valium and like you said I was just not comfortable giving him it. However as soon as we started using this things changed dramatically. I have no more issues with anxiety;the drops don't completely knock the dog out letting whatever is causing the anxiety go on while their sleeping but it just calms them down to the point that they are relaxed but not asleep. I think that was the best thing about it, is that my dog eventually learnt (as was eased him off of it) that he was able to control his own anxiety and that he could live through it instead of giving him the meds to avoid it. I'm not sure if that helps but if you want to ask anything let me know.
invest in this and/or maybe a thundershirt.
wrap her in a blanket and hold her tightly.
https://www.amazon.com/Bach-Rescue-Remedy-Pet-20/dp/B004IFKSLY/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1510179735&sr=1-4&keywords=rescue+remedy+for+dogs&dpID=515WFskZuQL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Have you tried this?
Or a thunder shirt? I've heard good things about both.
https://www.amazon.com/Thundershirt-819505011813-Parent-Thundeshirt-Blue-Polo/dp/B007P54MCU/ref=sr_1_8?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1510179767&sr=1-8&keywords=thunder+shirts+for+dog&dpID=41XpcqJm6uL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
I don't know about medication, which you might need. But I've used these treats before for helping my girl sleep/calm down.
I agree with the other posters on either crate and rotate or rehoming Timmy. However, in the mean time, you may want to look into a Baskerville muzzle which allows the dog a little more freedom with their mouth than a mesh muzzle. Also regarding Prada's anxiety, if your mom is against medication, there are all natural calming supplements that have worked for my dog. Because they are all natural, they affect every dog differently. They might work, they might not.
No no absolutely not. It’s an actual anxiety medicine for dogs.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0728KBTMH/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538917538&sr=8-3&keywords=dog+anxiety+medicine&dpPl=1&dpID=51yqeF-OK9L&ref=plSrch
I just bought Calm Pup and am starting it tonight. It’s an everyday treat, and you can double up if necessary. I’ll let everyone know how it goes. I’m trying these things before I get into medication. I looked at July 3rd, but it was very expensive at the pet shop, may be less online though.
I use an herbal blend a friend (Blackstarr Metaphysical and Apothecary) makes for my River. She has it every night and though she does frantically bark when we leave, she stops after a couple of minutes now. We also use calming treats that have a lot of the same herbs in them. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C35M6RY/
Don't despair! Here are a couple things to consider.
Dogs go through a fear and anxiety stage somewhere between 6 and 14 months. This phase can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months and it's characterized by a timid or anxious response to scary new things like thunder. It's perfectly possible your dog will outgrow this as she becomes a more confident and adult dog.
In the meantime, I don't think you're doing anything wrong by taking her out and comforting her during the storms. If you want to take a more hands-off approach, here are some products you could consider:
A Thundershirt is a sort of sweater that you can put on your dog if thunderstorms seem to be on the horizon. Something about the consistent pressure seems to have a calming effect on dogs. It's not a miracle worker but from my experience it can help.
Same goes for herbal solutions like Composure dog treats or Pet Rescue Remedy – both can help, but they're not silver bullets.
Lastly, when you leave her in her crate and a thunderstorm arrives, always make sure to leave a Kong or other very high-value treat in there with her. She definitely needs something to distract her from her anxiety.
https://www.amazon.com/Bach-Rescue-Remedy-Pet-10/dp/B0030NWZUC
We give this to our Male every July 4th and New Year's. Really takes the edge off his anxiety.
The excessive thirst (waking you up in the middle of the night to refill the bowl) makes me think there might be a medical issue going on. I would take him to the vet to make sure there aren't any issues going inside that are making him act out.
If there aren't any medical issues, your vet can help you decide whether medication is appropriate to help treat the anxiety. There are options for everyday medication, and for use on an as-needed basis. Some regular vets prescribe medication for anxiety, and some do not - so, don't assume you have to go to a behavioralist, which is expensive and therefore turns some people off.
If you do go to the medication route, I would suggest looking into the Pet Prescription Drug Card Program. It is free, and actually can save you some money. There is a link to price out the cost of the meds for different pharmacies near you, so you can see which are cheapest. Your vet may expect you to fill the Rx at their office, but you can usually request a written Rx (depends on the state). There are also programs at places like Walgreens where you pay an annual fee, and then discounted medication.
Other techniques you could try: Canine Lullabies, a DAP diffusor, an x-pen to contain him to an area that he can't scratch up (ie not near a door) if you don't want to go the crate route), a Thundershirt, or daycare.
You haven't failed your dog. If you had, you would have thought "oh well, his anxiety will go away on its own!" or just ignored the anxiety altogether. The fact that you have worked so hard thus far, and are trying to find more options means you care, and are willing to put in the work. It is also great that you recognize that dealing with anxiety requires management and techniques, and not a "fix". Sadly, there isn't one. But, you clearly know that and are willing to put in the effort to help your dog, and that right there is evidence that you aren't failing your dog at all!
I'm so sorry to read this. I wish I had something that would help. Just enjoy the time you have left with your precious pup and make her happy. It will be tough but worth it to know she felt comforted in her remaining time.
Edited to add: something which may make her more comfortable is a calming scent diffuser. Like this https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Zone-Diffuser-Single-Refill/dp/B000J3HZWE
You might try some herbal relaxation meds. Since you noted he already has anxiety, you might try Happy Traveller. And how big a space are you using the gates to block off?
I would recommend one of these:
Puppy Toy with Heartbeat and heat pack
Or the more economical version: the heartbeat pillow
Also make sure the pup has a shirt/blanket or something that smells like you to keep it company. My husband is a softie and he slept on the floor for a short while with our pup until we weaned him toward crate use.
I forgot about Feliway pheromones. They help to some degree.
This product
helps calm some cats, but not all.
Have you tried calming treats? Car rides were never a huge problem with either of my dogs, but I do use calming treats for my anxious puppy in general. I use these, but there is a large variety to choose from, many of them organic, natural, whatever your heart desires.
One of our dogs used to be terrible in the car. Whining and barking. Between CBD treats/hemp oil chews and longer and longer car rides, she has become much easier to deal with. She still whines whenever we slow down but I think she thinks it means it’s close to time to get out. Recently moved out of state which involved a 11ish hour drive and she did fine.
So with that being said, I agree that there may not be enough good experiences in the car. Bring treats with you and reward her with a small training treat every time she is quiet. Ignore her when she gets loud again. You could also consider getting her something to do in the car to keep her busy, like a kong filled with frozen peanut butter mixed with blueberries or treats? OR she may get car sick but it sounds like she starts acting up before you even start the car so I doubt that’s the case. Is she adopted? She may remember the last car ride before she was dropped off at a shelter?
I've found great success with the comfort zone diffuser. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000J3HZWE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1397828471&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40
Just plug it in a few minutes before you leave next to your dog's kennel. The effects are almost immediate. Your dog will mellow out drastically while you're gone.
i use this stuff:
https://smile.amazon.com/Hemp-Dogs-Cats-Pure-Aloha/dp/B076HD71VS
Hmmm, since she's only 14 months it's tough to say how big of an issue this really is going to be. There are some dogs who are born anxious and are anxious for their whole lives no matter what, and in those cases I think medication is the best thing. That being said, that's not where I would start, and certainly given she's still a puppy I'm sure she will relax in many ways just with time.
You're already on the right track wanting to help her, and if you put the time and energy in I'm sure you can really make a difference for her and her life.
One thing I'm reading here a lot in everything you're listing is her high energy. I think you need to first try just exhausting her and seeing how that helps. A very high energy dog who doesn't get to go out and just run at least once a day can exhibit psychological stresses such as anxiety. If you have a place near you that does some sort of "puppy play time" you can take her there to start as it will be a supervised and controlled environment. Assuming she does well in that kind of an environment, I would start regularly taking her to a dog park when the weather warms up just a little (note: dogs can be in pretty cold temp and not have many issues, though obviously freezing temperatures can be dangerous). This will help expel her energy and learn proper socialization both around dogs and humans.
Additionally, keep training her on a daily basis as the mental exhaustion will also be really beneficial for her.
Your roommate is actually almost doing exactly the right thing. If she could drop the mocking and just ignore her, that's what you want. In fact, I would make a habit of ignoring her bad behaviors yourself, and helping others to. A dog will interpret any kind of attention as a positive reward, and so if she's barking incessantly and you try to calm her down or even say "no" or anything, that's what she's looking for and she'll learn "barking means I get what I want".
The walking thing she will DEFINITELY get used to, that's just a time thing. My first dog was raised from 2 months in the city so traffic and noises everywhere was second nature to her. The first time I walked her in a quiet, rural setting, she FREAKED OUT. Every little noise frightened her because the silence was so strange to her. She needed to adjust to the new environment, that's all.
If you want to start diving into the product world, while it didn't work for my dog a lot of people have had a ton of success with a ThunderShirt. You'll see how mixed the reviews are, so it's the kind of thing that simply works or it doesn't.
There are pills which are meant to help calm dogs and work often but not always. They can cause upset stomaches, some dogs won't eat them, but no major side effects as long as you use the proper dosage.
Other people try pheromone collars which are again hit or miss. I personally don't love this as a solution because "miss" can be very bad (stories of dogs vomiting or having seizures, etc.), but again plenty of people have success stories.
When your dog is around 3 she will start to chill out no matter what as dogs go through an emotional development stage then. That doesn't mean her anxiety will be gone. My first dog had insane anxiety as a puppy and we couldn't even leave her alone or she'd hurt herself. As an adult dog, she's very relaxed in the house and can stay home by herself for many hours if needed, but she still expresses signs of extreme anxiety when we have people over and sometimes when we're leaving. I've spent thousands trying to train her out of it with professionals and they all came to "some dogs just can't be trained out of this". I hope this isn't your dog because it's as hard as it is for them as it is for you, but if it is, prozac can really work and helps save a lot of dogs from those stresses.
Like I said, start with the exercise and at MOST maybe a ThunderShirt and see how things go. Sometimes all it takes is some time & love :)
Instead of a walk in the morning, could you run with him? Or ride a bike? That would help tire him out more. I got the Tuff Mutt hands-free leash and I LOVE it. It has made running SO much easier. I also got the Ruffwear front range harness because my dog pulls like a madman and I wanted something with enough padding in the chest. My two complaints about the hands-free leash are that 1) the material is kind of slick, so the loop that clips around your waist will loosen frequently and need to be readjusted, and 2) if your dog lunges after something or changes directions suddenly, it'll feel like someone punched you in the gut.
Like you, I also leave my dog with a variety of treats like a kong, a stuffed marrow bone, and a holee roller ball with long/wide treats in it. I also started giving him these calming treats. He really does not like the taste and spits them out unless I cover them in peanut butter. I have no idea if the treats have much of an impact (the reviews are very mixed) or if the running does more to tire him out, but I will definitely say that the running + calming treats + puzzle toy combo has been perfect for my dog. He's basically knocked out the entire 9.5 hours I'm gone.
We do not allow fake-spotting in our community as it allows in trolls. I understand your predicament in trying to get advice however. Can you tell me more about why you don't think the dog being in the kitchen is legal?
>(We live in no pet housing) I’m really struggling with my new roommate. This roommate has a “service dog”. It’s a lab. It pulls her wheelchair and pushed buttons and picks stuff up and she calls it her service dog.
If her dog is task trained, and these are tasks, and she is disabled, it is a service dog. If it's a service dog it doesn't matter if it's no pet housing. Her and her dog have a legal right to be there. Doesn't matter if you have allergies, fears, or just don't like dogs. Your own shortcomings don't take away from her rights; just as they still wouldn't if roles were reversed.
Your only options will be: (1) find a compromise you both agree on; (2) one of you concedes and let's the other have their way; (3) you move out early (don't do unless she and your landlord agree to that); (4) or, you offer cash for her keys. It's a legal way to encourage her to move out.
Everything she is doing sounds perfectly legal, even if it might annoy and disgust you. If you try to have her kicked out or throw her out it would be considered an illegal eviction and you could owe $$$$$ to her for breaking the law. Unless she's breaking the lease, which isn't the case here, unless there's more to the story, there's no other options here. It sounds like you all aren't compatible roommates.
Edit: I hope I don't come across as I'm attacking you. That's not my intention as I truly want to help. I did want to add that she's almost certainly entirely within her rights to have the dog close to her in case of emergency. The dog needs to be able to do its job, as it's the entire purpose it's there in the house with her.
I'm not sure if the hair is a problem, but that's what I'm assuming for now. I've taught my dog he can only shake on queue to avoid releasing a ton of hair into the air. We make sure to do it outside or away from anything you don't want hair in/on. Maybe you could split the cost of a cheap dog bed or mat to keep the hair off the floor. I'm case you aren't aware, they make Elevated Dog Beds that works technically even keep the dog off of the floor. If that's still not enough, there's even these dog-onesies to help keep the hair on the dog. The last one night be hard to convince her of, being as it wouldn't be fun to have to make the dog to put it on the dog to just make dinner, nor would it be fair to make the dog wear it all the time. I hope these suggestions help. If not, let me know what you are looking for to make the situation better.
I have flown with our two iggys, one 8lbs and the other 20lbs, multiple times both across the domestic USA and internationally (greater than 20hrs).
The little one has canine epilepsy so she rides with my wife and I in the cabin. We use the following carrier: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00063433G/
The airlines are more than likely not going to check the carrier for size or anything. I put my kindle and other stuff into a medium sized sherpa carrier as my carryon as well so that after takeoff she'd have more room to lay around. On the long flights, we even would surreptitiously put her on my wife's lap underneath a blanket. The flight attendants didn't seem to care but we kept it discreet.
Definitely do not give yours any sort of tranquilizer. We gave her an herbal medicine to help her keep calm (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016H2G8U/). We gave it about 30 minutes before arriving at the airport and it lasted a couple of hours. She wasn't drugged out or anything...just calm.
Lastly, remember to reserve your pet's spot on the plane ahead of time and BEFORE you buy your ticket. This means talking to someone on the phone or in person and confirming that you can have your dog in the cabin with you. Then, after purchasing your ticket, call and make sure that they attach that pet reservation to your confirmation number/ticket.
Travelling with pets is tough but I'm happy to answer any other questions you might have.
Does your day care offer half days? Just so you can get a break?
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Behavior-Sentry-Calming-Ointment/dp/B01N6ENI2D
My friend used that on her dog when they were in a stressful place for an extended time. She said it worked wonders.
Sorry... Had a bug last week. Here's the pheromone stuff we use. I spray it on my 80lb lab mix and it settles him right down. During thunder storms I'll also spray it on our bed where he sleeps.
ThunderEssence (4 FL OZ. Spray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4OPTQD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Yes, they have a variety that is made especially for pets. We've used it for many years, had fair results with it.
https://www.amazon.com/Bach-Rescue-Remedy-Pet-10/dp/B0030NWZUC
A Thundershirt helped my cat a lot. (I think you can get it cheaper elsewhere, BTW.)
He immediately calmed down, flopped over onto his side, and just wagged his tail up and down. I used to put it on him for vet visits and at-home nail trims. My cat fought like hell against nail trims; he was a Houdini at escaping the "kitty burrito" and bested us even when we double-teamed him. It's a compression vest that calms the central nervous system the same way a tight hug calms people and pets. It might be worth a shot if he's really that anxious.
Just an FYI: I expect it could temporarily impact blood pressure readings as it's calming the pet so just take those with a grain of salt. For anything else though, I don't see how it would interfere.
My vet isn't a fan of Feliway but does recommend Bach's Rescue Remedy. It's an herbal supplement that can be put into water, food, treats, or rubbed directly on the cat.
In my country, this was recommended by a few of the adopters with anxiety dogs.
Bach, Original Flower Remedies, Rescue Remedy Pet, Natural Stress Relief, Dropper, Alcohol-Free,
https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-Remedy-Pet-Dropper-20/dp/B004IFKSLY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1MO0JREZ2FAVO&keywords=bach+rescue+remedy+stress+relief&qid=1570309546&sprefix=Bach+%2Caps%2C516&sr=8-3
Give it a try.
Put a few drops on a treat or add some to a water bowl. https://www.amazon.com/Bach-Rescue-Remedy-Pet-20/dp/B004IFKSLY
Yeah there are many reasons for not buying bengal hybrid house cats and the volume is one of them.
My cat is a red maine coon and unfortunately also loud or at least fucking persistent in the yowling department. I don't mean "meow" i mean YOOOWWLL.
Its rescue remedy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IFKSLY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_DMTuzbXJYCFT4 to be quite honest I just use the human stuff, which is 3 bottles of 20ml for around $37 via prime and it takes almost 2 weeks to get to the US.
Luckily the cat is up most of the night crawling in and out from under the blankets, she wakes me up about 5 times a night so she ends up sleeping all day. She did the same in the house, the travel trailer and the studio apartment so its how she is nocturnal and needy.
Here's the product we got: SynergyLabs Richard's Organics Pet Calm
1ml per 10lbs of body weight, via a dropper right into their mouths. It's oil, so don't get it on your clothes – it'll be a nightmare to clean.
I have a friend with a dog with pretty severe separation anxiety. She said this worked for her. Seems like it's about 50/50 for dogs, but for $20, it might be worth seeing if it works for you.
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When you let him out of the room when you get home, do you do it quietly? Like just leash him up, take him out- no talking to him, no excited voice, etc? Lots of folks forget that we ramp our dogs up a lot of the time when they might stay calmer (I mean, he's a puppy and he's happy to see you- it's not like he's going to be chill) if you are calm and quiet. A friend with a dog that pee-d in excitement used to ignore his dog for the first half hour he was home. Tough to do, but it worked- that was also an older dog, so tough to do with a puppy. When I get home, I talk nice to mine (adult dogs) but quietly and they don't jump or get too nuts. They are super wiggly and such, but not jumping and barking like I see some people's dogs doing. Just a thought. Might help enough to stop you having to clean up pee as often. You'll have to get your Dad to greet him the way you do- consistency with puppies is incredibly important. Nice of him to help you out, though! Four hours or less is really awesome.
You might try a couple of drops of Rescue Remedy - it has a good reputation, though I've not tried it on felines myelf.
I would definitely consider other options first.
Good luck and sorry about your father.