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Natural tranquilizers for cats and dogs
Certain herbs and plants have a naturally calming effect on two- and four-legged friends. These include valerian for dogs and cats, lemon balm, hops and passionflower. However, these herbs should be started early so that they can develop their calming effect in good time to relieve cats and dogs of New Year's Eve anxiety and other fears.
To prepare my anxious collie dog for New Year's Eve, she is already getting our Calm&Relax herbs in her food every day. The natural herbal combination with valerian for dogs has a calming effect on my dog and makes her more resistant to stress. She is much more relaxed and can cope better with her anxiety. Even last year, my dog had a much calmer New Year's Eve and wasn't so jumpy.
You should start taking the natural tranquillizer for cats and dogs 4-6 weeks before New Year's Eve so that it can take full effect.
Scented candles and aromatic oils with lavender, St. John's wort or vanilla scents can bring an additional calming atmosphere into your home. This will also calm your dog or cat. New Year's Eve and other anxiety situations will be much more relaxed.
BROOK FLOWERS FOR DOGS AND CATS - SILVESTER without stress
As a supplement to the natural herbal mixture Calm&Relax, Bach flowers are also very suitable for preparing four-legged friends for New Year's Eve.
Bach flower therapy was developed by the Englishman Dr. Edward Bach in the middle of the 20th century. It is a herbal support from flowers that can have a positive effect on unpleasant emotions such as anxiety and stress.
There are 38 different Bach flower essences - each of these Bach flower essences has an effect on different emotions. Depending on the application, different Bach flower essences can be combined with each other to achieve a holistic effect. Veterinary practitioners can also create individual mixtures for your animal.
The right mix for New Year's Eve
To prepare for New Year's Eve, I recommend Bach Flower Remedy Thunderstorm & New Year's Eve with the combination of the Bach flowers Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose and Star of Bethlehem. This mixture is well suited to preparing for the turbulent turn of the year and provides support, especially in stressful and exceptional situations. Experience shows that animals are not so strongly affected by fireworks. The thunderstorm and New Year's Eve mix is available for cats and dogs.
With the right support from Bach flowers and natural herbs, you can get your four-legged friend through the New Year's Eve period more calmly - and this also increases the anticipation of the New Year for us pet owners.
In addition to taking the right precautions with herbal supplements, there are also other measures that can give your pet the security they need on New Year's Eve. Not only on New Year's Eve itself, but also a few days before, things are usually louder and livelier than in our regular everyday lives. Experience shows that many New Year's Eve fans can't wait until the turn of the year and let off the first firecrackers and bangers the days before. The loud whistling of the New Year's Eve rockets and the unusual flashes of light cause stress for our pets. Below you will find a list that can help you in a New Year's Eve emergency:
1. keep your dog on a lead when out for a New Year's Eve walk and preferably go into the woods or choose quiet paths. Bring your cat into the house on New Year's Eve at the latest. This way you can reduce the likelihood of encountering prematurely lit firecrackers.
2. it is best to give your four-legged friend a good workout on New Year's Eve afternoon. Take your dog on a bike ride or take him for a long romp in a quiet field. Play extensively with your cat and New Year's Eve will be even more relaxed.
3. provide distraction in the evening. Give your dog something to chew on for longer. Chewing calms and occupies. However, make sure you use natural chews that are suitable for animals. Catnip can have a relaxing effect on cats and stimulate their play instinct.
4. keep windows and doors closed. Turn on the television or radio. This way you can muffle the New Year's Eve noise and distract the animal with familiar sounds.
5. if your pet likes to retreat, set up a quiet place for them in their favorite spot. Classical music can provide additional relaxation.
6. when the fireworks go off, be there for your four-legged friend. Your closeness can have a very calming effect. Avoid exuberant comforting - stay calm and relaxed. This way you signal that there is no reason to be afraid.
7) Light pressure on the body can also have a calming effect. There are so-called Thundershirts, but if you don't have one to hand, you can also use a scarf. You wrap this in a special technique that also uses calming acupressure points: Place the scarf in the middle of the front of the animal's chest, cross the ends over the back and under the belly and then tie them together on the back. You can use the wrapping technique to prevent anxiety in dogs.
8. have Bach Flower Remedies Feel Good or Bach Flower Remedies Thunderstorm & New Year's Eve ready just in case . Here the emergency Bach flowers can be given shortly before midnight. Rock Rose can help if the animal has a strong physical reaction and Star of Bethlehem can also be given days later if the animal shows disturbed behavior due to experiences during the night.
Do you have any questions about calming your dog or cat on New Year's Eve or the correct use of herbal calming agents for cats or dogs? We will be happy to provide you with individual advice.
How do you prepare your four-legged friend for New Year's Eve? What tips can you recommend? Let us know in the comments. Feel free to share this article with pet owner friends whose dogs or cats do not tolerate New Year's Eve well and are frightened during this time.
We wish you a wonderful pre-Christmas period and relaxed New Year's Eve preparations!
Your AniForte® team
