Compression garments. Compression garments (the most well-known being the Thundershirt) apply gentle, steady pressure to your dog’s body with a snug fit. This can ease anxiety and promote calming. They’re popular with dogs who suffer from storm and travel anxiety. Do not insert or remove the device with wet hands. When plugged in do not touch the device with metal objects or wet hands.

Air fresheners and strong odors can bother pets (or even stress them) due to their heightened sensitivity to smells. It is recommended to remove any strong home fragrance before plugging in an ADAPTIL ® Diffuser as it may restrict the pheromone detection by your pet. One to two weeks prior to the expected event plug an ADAPTIL ® Diffuser in the room where your dog spends the most time or where the dog retreats to during firework exposure. The longer your dog is exposed to the pheromone prior to the fireworks, the better prepared he will be to cope with the challenge.

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Nursing mother dogs naturally produce an appeasing pheromone. This pheromone provides reassurance to the puppies, helping them to feel safe and secure when encountering new experiences and unknown environments. Clinical studies have demonstrated that a synthetic analogue of the dog appeasing pheromone (D.A.P. ®) helps provide reassurance and comfort to puppies and dogs of all ages. The internal parts of this device will get very hot to encourage evaporation of the active ingredient. Do not touch these surfaces during use. Imported/Distributed by: Ceva Animal Health, 131 Malcolm Road - Guelph, Ontario N1K 1A8 - 1-800-510-8864

The beneficial effect of dog appeasing pheromone in ADAPTIL products has been shown in studies published in peer reviewed scientific journals or presented at international conferences. Your dog is, as are all dogs, a highly social animal, feeling better and more confident when you are around.Duration of use must be adjusted depending on the nature/cause of the fear (see table below) and according to the duration of combined behavioral therapy.