ADAPTIL Spray 60 mL – Calms & Comforts Dogs During Travel, Veterinary Visits and Stressful Events - The Original D.A.P. Dog Appeasing Pheromone Spray, 60ml - Packaging May Vary

I have a 7 year old labrador retriever who is terrified of storms/fireworks/other loud noises. We tried just about everything to help ease her anxiety, but nothing was working. I was skeptical about pheromone sprays, but got this in June 2022 to at least try. I was also skeptical the first time I used it because to me it smells similar to rubbing alcohol when I initially apply the spray, but that smell goes away after a few minutes and is then odorless. The difference that this spray has made for her anxiety has been incredible. When it starts to storm or fireworks start going off, I spray 8-10 squirts of this onto a bandana for her to wear. In as little as 5-10 minutes she is calmer, and the effects for her last for hours. I sometimes have to re-spray the bandana, but usually just one application is enough to get us through the anxiety causing event. Before we started using the spray she would be inconsolable during these times- hiding, intense shaking, and panting that was similar to hyperventilation. Now after consistently using the spray during stressful events, she no longer hides, stays lying down by us the entire time, and will sometimes even fall asleep! She also seems to associate the bandana with feeling better because as soon as she hears a loud boom she will go running to wait by where I keep it and is excited to put it on. While I'm sure this spray doesn't work for every pet, I think the main reason that this product gets complaints is because people use this expecting their pets to show 100% improvement. While it has worked amazingly for my dog, it isn't a cure by any means. She is still a bit nervous during storms, will sometimes flinch if there's a loud firework, and will occasionally shake/pant still (although far less intensely than before). But she is choosing to not hide during the stressful events and is noticeably more at ease. This is not a sedative product, so you will be disappointed if you go into using it with the mindset that your pet will have 0 anxiety. I went into it just hoping that it would help somewhat and have been extremely pleased with the results. I ordered the 60ml bottle back in June 2022, and have used 8-10 squirts for every storm/firework sounds/etc since then. I am just now almost finished with the bottle, so it does last quite a while if you aren't using it every day. It may seem pricey, but the positive effects it has had for my dog are well worth that price.

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My 11 month old poodle cross is of a nervous disposition. She has had a history of throwing up in the car, even after a short drive. I had to make a journey over 2 days where there was lots of driving, ferry travel, 80 people to meet etc. I sprayed her towel in her car bed before leaving. She did not throw up once, just was chilled and dealing well with the new situations. She was not skittish with people as usual, but was greeting and kissing everyone, playing with little kids etc. She made big positive impression. She was ready to come home but not pacing at all which was often the case. Same thing on the return, sprayed her towel and she settled right in. The loud noises on the ferry and the many car alarms going off seemingly had no negative effect, no shaking, she just snoozed. I could not be happier after looking so hard for the cure! I have to say that the two weeks leading up to this trip I also gave her CBD oil, so it may have contributed to success, but I did not notice such a positive improvement until the Adaptil. I will continue to use it whenever called for.

Mi perrito se pone tan hiperactivo cuando va en el auto que en una ocasión lo tuve que llevar a ponerle oxígeno de tan estresado que estaba. Con el Adaptil hemos llegado a viajar 3 horas y si bien no se duerme, ya no se estresa ni va brincando de un lado al otro como loco... Gracias a este spray, todos viajamos más serenos!

I bought this because I was moving cross country. My chihuahua cries in the car, as if this will somehow accelerate the transportation process, while the border collie tries to get under the car seats. I was worried that driving them in a uhaul would be even worse. I sprayed this on their bandanas, on their blanket, and on their bed which where in the uhaul with us. I noticed a difference, especially with the collie. She was much more calm, without being zonked out on drugs. I would definitely recommend this for anyone moving, expecting changes in the home, having visitors over holidays, or just have an everyday anxious pup! Just remember to let the alcohol smell evaporate before putting bandanas on them and that it only lasts 4 to 5 hours! Reapply!