Anxiety & Calming Solutions

This year has been something of an anomaly for everyone. Whether you have been furloughed, deemed an essential worker or just told to stay home. I believe each and every one of us has suffered from the anxiety of the complete uncertainty about this year. As we approach the latter end of it and towards a time that is normally filled with celebrations and festivities. We must remind ourselves that whether there are socially distant gatherings or not. We must be prepared for the inevitable flurry of fireworks displays from late October to early January. 

This is not to say I don’t enjoy a good celebration as much as the next person but as a pet parent. I fully understand the importance of being prepared for this season so that my Labrador Libby can feel at ease in her own home. And not overly distressed by what is going on outside.

Anixety & Calming Solutions

Pet Remedy

Pet Remedy is a natural anxiety & calming treatment. For all pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, horses, birds, and reptiles. It has a full range of products from diffusers, bandanas, and wipes. They also have specific kits to see you through lifestyle changes like animal bonding kits, training, moving home. The one I know I find most useful at this time of year, the Party Season Survival Kit. The product name does sort of summarise the whole experience for both parent and pup. If my Libby gets through this season in a stress-free calm environment, then so will I, and that, for me, is a win-win.

The range can be used all year round to help resolve numerous behavioural issues. For me personally, I start to introduce it at the beginning of October and keep the diffusers going until the end of January. Again, this is my use of the product range. You may prefer a different time frame or find a subsequent product within the range that works best for you.

You can find the full range of Pet Remedy products in-store or on our website. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.

KONG

In last month’s issue, I wrote about how the use of KONG toys helped with the transition from working solely at home to going back to the office, with regards to Libby obviously, not myself. 

The same can be applied to anxiety and calming solutions during the festive period. Providing your pet with activity and drawing their focus to something else. Other than what is going on outside will help reduce any anxiety they may be feeling.

You could try the KONG Classic, stuffed with their favourite food or treats to make it into a fun puzzle. This will put your dog’s mind to work and with the unpredictable bounce of the toy, it becomes a fun and tiring activity.

You can find the full range of KONG products in-store or on our website.

I hope by sharing my experiences that this will spur you on to start thinking about this “Party Season”. However different it may look in 2020. But as always, if you need any further advice regarding our range of anxiety & calming solutions or KONG toys please do pop in to store or give us a call, we are here to help. 

For all of our petplace plus+ customers, we will be offering 10% off all Pet Remedy products during the month of October.