Virbac Anxitane Tablets, Small Dog/Cat, 50Mg, 30 Count

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Anxitane™ is a tasty tablet containing L-Theanine, a natural ingredient which is proven to help calm, and reduce anxiety in cats and dogs. Tried and trusted across the globe and supported by extensive scientific studies, Anxitane helps to maintain calm and relaxation naturally, without causing drowsiness.

ADAPTIL also have a spray that can provide help outside the home, when travelling in the car or visiting the vet. It can also be used inside. For example, you could spray it on the blankets in your dog’s new den on firework night. Kimura K, Ozeki M, Juneja LR, Ohira H. L-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses. Biol Psychol. 2007;74(1):39–45.The ability to increase mental focus and learning abilities; great to use during behavioural training 1,2,3 Pike AL, Horwitz DF, Lobprise H. An open-label prospective study of the use of L-theanine (Anxitane) in storm-sensitive client-owned dogs. J Vet Behav.2015;10:324–331. Understanding the differences between the products and knowing more about the active calming ingredient within them can help you make the best choice for your pet. It may be that one doesn’t appear to work so well for your dog or cat. In this case, you’ll be able to make an informed choice about an alternative product which uses a different method of calming or ingredient. Contains L-theanine, an amino acid present in green tea that promotes relaxation without causing drowsiness 2

Over time, it was found in this trial that most signs significantly improved as of Day 15. Since product tolerance was very good, a longer administration over 2–3 months could have helped reduce further unwanted signs still detected at 1 month in some cats, like aggressiveness or hypervigilance/tenseness/fear. Indeed, it is generally advised to carry on administration of a stress reducing product for a few months since effects can be seen only after 8 or 16 weeks of administration [ 13, 32]. Juneja LR, Chu DC, Okubo T, Nagato Y, Yokogoshi H. L-theanine-a unique amino acid of green tea and its relaxation effect in humans. Trends Food Sci Technol. 1999;10:199–204.Zylkene comes in capsule form. This is ideal for hiding in your dog’s food, or alternatively, owners can break it open and sprinkle the powder directly into food – much easier than a tablet if you have a cat!