Stress in dogs and cats often arises not from big dramas, but from small changes that are easily overlooked. A new environment, a car journey, a visit to the vet, the noise of fireworks, a storm, loneliness or the arrival of a new household member can trigger a reaction of fear, tension and uncertainty in more sensitive animals. The body goes on alert, the animal may bark, destroy things, hide, drool, shake, lose its appetite or urinate in unusual places.
WeCalm® works with the natural regulation of neurotransmitters such as GABA, serotonin and dopamine. It is these substances that play an important role in how an animal perceives stress, how quickly it can calm down and how it learns to respond to repetitive stimuli. This can make it an appropriate support not only for one-off situations such as a road, a storm or fireworks, but also as part of long-term work with unwanted behaviour.
A so-called multimodal approach is also important. For animals with fears, phobias or separation anxiety, one step is often not enough. Training, gradual exposure to stimuli, a safe environment and appropriate support for the organism play an important role. In this process, WeCalm® can help the animal feel more confident, better able to cope with stress and adapt more naturally to situations that previously caused stress.