Stop-Stress for Dogs is a combination sedative that helps quickly and safely reduce stress in pets. Its uses are extensive, ranging from preventing motion sickness to curbing unprovoked aggression. Although this sedative is safe (hazard class 4 according to GOST 12.1.007–76), it is recommended to use it only after consulting a veterinarian.
Composition and release form
The drug's composition is based on the substance phenibut.
The calming effect of Stop-stress is enhanced by plant extracts:
- Baikal skullcap;
- valerian root;
- motherwort;
- hops.
The sedative for dogs is available in three forms:
- tablets for large and medium-sized dogs - the jar contains 15 tablets, each containing 100 mg of phenibut;
- tablets for large dogs - 15 tablets per package, containing 250 mg of phenibut;
- Drops for dogs - available in glass and plastic jars with a capacity of 150 ml.
Stop-Stress should be stored at temperatures ranging from +5 to +25°C in a low-humidity location out of direct sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children and animals.
Prescription of the drug
Unmotivated aggression can be a consequence of a serious illness.
Stop-stress for dogs is prescribed for pets with unmotivated aggression, stress, and increased sexual arousal.
The drug is also effectively used when transporting an animal over long distances or leaving it in a temporary shelter with strangers.
Contraindications
Avoid using this sedative if you have an individual intolerance to any of its ingredients. Stop-Stress is contraindicated for pregnant females, as well as after whelping and during lactation. In the presence of severe diseases of organs and body systems, the use of the drug should be preceded by consultation with a veterinarian.
Instructions for use
To prevent motion sickness, the drug is given to the dog once 1-2 hours before the trip.
Stop-Stress tablets and drops are applied to the back of dogs' tongues. It's acceptable to use the product with a small amount of food, but this can cause your pet to reject the "seasoned" food.
The dosage for the liquid medication is 2 drops per 1 kg of the dog's weight. The dosage is twice daily (morning and evening). The duration of treatment is 2–3 weeks. If necessary, this period can be extended to 30 days.
To avoid stress during transportation, participation in exhibitions, and temporary accommodation, Stop-stress should be used 4–5 days before the expected event.
Tablet dosage regimen: table
| Dog weight (kg) | 200 mg tablets | 500 mg tablets |
| 5–10 | 0.25-0.5 tablets | — |
| 10–20 | 0.5-1 tablet | — |
| 20–30 | 1-1.5 | 0.25-0.5 |
| 30–40 | 1.5-2 | 0.5-1 |
| 40–50 | — | 1 tablet |
| 50 and more | —— | 1-2 tablets |
The tablets are used in the same way as the drops – twice a day for 15–21 days.
Possible side effects
Ordinary activated carbon can be used as a sorbent.
There are no significant negative health effects for dogs. In rare cases, drowsiness and nausea may occur. These side effects resolve on their own over time.
An overdose of this medication may cause digestive upset, drowsiness, and nausea. In this case, the pet should be taken to a veterinarian for gastric lavage and treatment with sorbents.
When working with a sedative, it is necessary to observe safety rules:
- refrain from smoking and eating;
- Be sure to wash your hands after giving the required dose to your dog;
- Pet owners who have a personal intolerance to the components of the drug should avoid direct contact with it;
- Avoid using empty bottles for household purposes.
Analogues: table of products and their description
If you have an individual intolerance to the drug's components, it is advisable to use its equivalents. Some sedatives for dogs are listed below.
| Name of the drug | Release form and composition | Description |
| Anoten | Sachets with powder for solution preparation contain the active substance affinity purified antibodies | It is used in grooming, to reduce anxiety, relieve stress symptoms, and during medical interventions. |
| Vetspokoin | The drug is available in tablet or suspension form. The main active ingredients are phenibut and promethazine. The medication also contains extracts of motherwort, valerian, and royal jelly. | The drug has a sedative, antiemetic and analgesic effect, and improves the dog's immunity. |
| Sileo | The drug is packaged in syringes containing 3 ml of injection solution. Sileo's active ingredient is dexmedetomidine hydrochloride. | The drug's action is based on its ability to block the fear and anxiety reflex. It is often used by hunters to accustom dogs to the sound of a gunshot, as well as when transporting pets from rural to urban areas. |
| Fitex | The drug can be purchased in the form of drops containing extracts of valerian root, motherwort, hops, and Baikal skullcap. | An all-natural herbal preparation. It is used as a calming aid during training, during transportation, and for excessive barking, aggression, and other behavioral issues associated with nervous overstimulation. |
| Help Dog | It is available as a spray for use in the room where the dog is kept. The active ingredient is a structural analogue of a canine pheromone. | Normalizes the dog's emotional state in stressful situations, helps reduce aggression and increase appetite |
In some cases, overly active or aggressive behavior in dogs is caused by poor training or a disease affecting the internal organs or musculoskeletal system. For this reason, before deciding to use Stop-Stress or other sedatives, it is recommended to take your pet to a veterinarian for an examination and identification of any potential health issues.
