Suspension for dogs APICENNA Stop-Stress Plus 50ml

Sometimes even a four-legged pet experiences increased anxiety, nervousness and causeless aggressiveness. No one is immune from this, including such an emotional animal as a dog. An excellent solution against excessive excitability of a dog would be the drug Stop-Stress.

This remedy consists almost entirely of herbal ingredients, with the exception of a nootropic called phenibut. It can only be used after consulting a veterinarian. The article will discuss in detail the composition of Stop-Stress, the pharmacological qualities of its components and instructions for use.

Composition and pharmacological qualities

The drug is found on pharmacy shelves in the form of tablets and drops. In both cases, the main component is phenibut, which pharmacists combine with medicinal herbs. The most important difference between the products is that the list of herbal extracts in the tablets contains peony, while in Stop Stress for Dogs in drops it is replaced by catnip. Let's try to understand in more detail what kind of substance this is - phenibut, and what the pharmacological benefits of the medicinal herbs used in the drug are.

Phenibut – what is it?

In pharmacology, phenibut has established itself as an effective remedy, which is created from a combination of gamma-aminobutyric acid and phenylethylamine. People use it for various memory disorders, panic attacks, lack of sleep, and nervous tics. It has also found application in veterinary medicine, since animals respond well to this drug. It quickly and for a long time relieves the dog’s symptoms of stress, reduces his anxiety and level of aggression.

Experts advise giving your pet this drug before going on a long trip with him or before exhibitions. In addition, it can be used if the animal has a bad attitude towards strangers, and the owners are expecting guests, or when the owner is going to go on a business trip for a long time, and the dog is very worried about this. Finally, phenibut can be prescribed to those furry fidgets who live in a group, this will help avoid squabbles and fights between them.

The positive effect of phenibut is that it significantly increases the intensity of the transmission of nerve impulses to the brain, further harmonizing the processes of excitation and inhibition in the central nervous system. At the same time, the drug improves metabolism and the tone of small vessels in the brain, which optimizes blood flow to this vital organ. As a result, the dog’s anxiety decreases, the pet feels calm, he is not bothered by cramps and lack of sleep.

Plant extracts

The drug Stop-stress contains the following herbal components:

• hop cones: calm the animal’s central nervous system, have hypnotic properties;
• motherwort: gently reduces the pet’s excitability, regulates heart function;
• Scutellaria: eliminates insomnia, supports the activity of the central nervous system;
• peony: has pronounced immunological, anticonvulsant and antispasmodic properties;
• catnip: relieves tension, optimizes the functioning of the nervous system, and makes your pet’s sleep deeper.

As you can see, Stop Stress has many positive qualities that will help the animal be healthy. These include improved sleep, increased adaptation capabilities of the pet, and relief from stress and fears. Let's try to understand how to use this drug correctly.

↑ For what purpose is Stop stress used?

A cat, like a dog, experiences stress when external conditions suddenly change. At the same time, it is important to understand that you cannot simply use Stop Stress Pills to correct individual character traits. This drug is not for training, but for calming. It helps if you want to transport an animal, as well as during a long trip by car, or when participating in an exhibition.

In addition, this drug can help when visiting a veterinarian to prevent the animal from throwing itself, or with a sudden change in diet and living conditions. The drops have proven themselves to be excellent in the complex treatment of sexual overstimulation during sexual intercourse.

How to use

Only a veterinarian has the right to prescribe the drug. If we talk about drops, they are sold in the form of dark-colored bottles, 15 ml each. Per 1 ml there are about 100 mg of phenibut and medicinal herbal extract. Stop Stress tablets are available for small and medium breed dogs. The content of phenibut in a tablet for miniature pets is 100 mg, for medium-sized pets – 250 mg. If the barking friend is very small, then cat Stop-Stress tablets, which contain only 50 mg of nootropic, are perfect.

Determining how many tablets or drops a particular dog should take is quite simple. You should proceed from the weight of the pet, taking into account that 2 drops per 1 kg, twice a day. Tablets of 100 mg should be given in half or quarter doses if the dog weighs from 5 to 12 kg. If the animal’s weight exceeds 15-20 kg, then you can safely give it a whole tablet, if over 20 kg, then one and a half, for very large pets (over 30 kg) - one tablet of 250 mg, or two of 100 mg.

The drops can be mixed with the animal's food or pipetted onto the root of the tongue. The tablets can also be crushed into small pieces and mixed with food.

The product should be given twice a day for 14 days after being prescribed by a veterinarian. The dog begins to feel better after the first 2-3 days, the influence of stress decreases, sleep normalizes, and the pet clearly becomes calmer. Remember that the maximum course cannot last more than 28 days. If the dog is about to have an exhibition, then Stop Stress should be given 2-3 days before and 1-2 days after. You can buy the drug at any veterinary pharmacy, the price is reasonable, and it is not addictive.

Contraindications and side effects

Stop stress is prohibited for dogs:

• pregnant women;
• nursing;
• with diabetes mellitus;
• with tumor diseases;
• suffering from pathologies of the genitourinary system;
• up to 12 months.

Another standard contraindication for all medications is individual intolerance to the components. In this case, the following are possible:

• allergic reactions;
• nausea;
• drowsiness;
• excessive excitement.

Side effects may also include excessive drowsiness. According to the instructions, this reaction is rare. But reviews from dog lovers indicate the opposite - often animals literally fall into a stupor. However, the pet’s condition returns to normal on its own and does not require intervention.

With an overdose, negative reactions intensify. They are stopped with the help of antihistamines and sensitizing drugs.

Answers to frequently asked questions

They mistakenly gave the dog more medicine than needed. How to remove it from the body?

First of all, you need to give the dog an absorbent: activated carbon, Polyphepan, Polysorb. If warning symptoms occur, consult your doctor.

They gave the dog Stop Stress and an allergy developed. What to do?

If itching, redness, excessive salivation, or breathing problems occur, antihistamines are administered: Suprastin, Tavegil, Loratadine. Polysorb or activated carbon will not be superfluous for the absorption and removal of toxins.

When feeding the drug, the dog salivates profusely, washing away the medicine. What to do?

Disguise the medication with a strong-smelling, strong-tasting treat and feed it to your dog.

The dog has become drowsy, does not react, and falls asleep. What should the owner do?

Usually such reactions go away on their own. Monitor breathing and heartbeat until the animal's condition stabilizes. If the situation worsens, contact your veterinarian.

Indications for use

Stop stress is used to reduce excitability in dogs and correct behavior in cases of severe fear, stress, and unreasonable aggression.

The medication is prescribed for excessive sexual arousal, but only in combination with contraceptives. The product is also good for prevention. It is given in cases where a stressful situation arises:

• exhibitions and visiting public places;
• staying in places with large concentrations of animals;
• transportation;
• going to the veterinary clinic;
• moving;
• the arrival of a new pet or child in the house;
• arrival of guests.

The use of the drug allows the animal to more easily tolerate any unusual event without consequences.

Symptoms of stress

The presence of stress can manifest differently in different dogs. Depending on the situation, your pet may be characterized by apathy or, conversely, excessive excitability. Symptoms of stress depend on the factor that caused it, the reaction of the owners and the characteristics of the pet.

When a dog is overly excitable, it most often does the following:

• eats food quickly;
• chews on inedible things;
• runs circles around the house or apartment;
• digs holes, including non-existent ones;
• makes unnatural barking or strange frightening sounds;
• moves around the house chaotically.

Advantages and disadvantages

Stop stress has positive and negative sides. Among the advantages:

• the combination of phenibut with medicinal herbs quickly relieves anxiety disorders and eliminates behavioral problems;
• availability - sold in any veterinary pharmacy and pet store;
• wide spectrum of action;
• various forms of release, you can choose the most convenient one.

• a large list of possible side effects;
• exacerbations of chronic diseases are likely;
• not suitable for pregnant bitches and puppies up to one year old;
• the drug relaxes the muscles, so it is given with caution before exhibitions: the dog can get “tangled in its paws” in the ring.

There are also reviews about excessive sleepiness of pets and apathy. They literally turn into vegetables: they fall into a dead sleep, do not react to anything, walk with tangled paws and glassy eyes. This usually happens with an overdose, but reactions are possible with half a tablet. After a long sleep, the side effect goes away on its own and does not entail serious negative reactions.

Reviews from veterinarians

Alisa, veterinarian with 8 years of experience:

“Stop-stress is an effective remedy against stress, fear, and arousal, including sexual arousal. When giving it to a dog, owners should remember that this is a drug and it is important to follow the dosage, otherwise side effects cannot be avoided.”

“It is very difficult to find Stop Stress in our small town, so I do not recommend it to clients. But, based on feedback from my colleagues, I know that the drug is effective both in treatment and in prevention.”

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Analogues of the drug

Stop stress is not the safest drug. There are drugs with fewer side effects. If your dog has negative reactions or is unable to find medication, you can replace it with analogues.

List of sedatives for dogs

Owner reviews

Yana, owner of a German Spitz:

“We took a 5-month-old German Spitz puppy from our friends who went abroad. The dog seemed to feel that we were his new owners, but he was still stressed. He began to eat poorly and did not want to play. At the clinic we were advised to give Stop Stress drops. Within a couple of days the puppy felt better. We used the drug when we trained him to use the car. We were pleased with the result.”

“After Stop Stress, my Great Dane slept, almost without waking up. I didn’t want to eat and didn’t even drink much. I was seriously scared. But when I got enough sleep, I returned to my previous lifestyle, and we managed to successfully forget about the stress from the shots.”

conclusions

Stop stress is a good sedative. But whether it is suitable or not for your dog depends on how the pet tolerates phenibut. Some animals respond well to it, while others develop severe side effects.

I prescribe Stop-Stress only for severe stress and as a premedication for surgical interventions. This is a potent drug. In other cases it will do:

• Cat Bayun, Nutri - Vet Pet Ease, Fospasim - to relieve ordinary anxiety, use them also if you don’t know how the dog will react to Stop Stress and are afraid of adverse reactions;
• Sanal Relax, Fospasim - for behavior correction, psychological problems, recovery from stress.