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

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Amat M, Camps T, Manteca X. Stress in owned cats: behavioural changes and welfare implications. J Feline Med Surg. 2016;18(8):577–86.

Buffington CA, Chew DJ, Dibartola SP. Interstitial cystitis in cats. Vet Clin North Am Small An Pr. 1996;26(2):317–26. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ANXITANE ® (L-Theanine) Chewable Tablets (S) 50 mg of L-Theanine (Suntheanine ®),ANXITANE ® (L-Theanine) Chewable Tablets (M/L) 100 mg of L-Theanine (Suntheanine ®) 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. Kimura R, Murata T. Influence of alkylamides of glutamic acid and related compounds on the central nervous system. I central depressant effect of theanine. Chem Pharm Bull. 1971;19:1257–61. CAUTIONS: Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven. If the animal’s condition worsens or does not improve after 60 days of use, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. Not intended for use in animals with severe phobias, separation anxiety or in animals with a known history of aggression.

The risk is increased in dogs with hypotension or when L-theanine is given with drugs which reduce blood pressure. Gagnon AC, Chaurand JP, Larue JF. Le comportement du chat et ses troubles. Maisons-Alfort: Editions du point vétérinaire; 1995. p. 288. L-theanine (found in Composure and Anxitane) is a type of amino acid with some evidence to show it is effective at reducing anxiety in dogs. Because of its safety, and the low risk of side effects, it is a popular remedy for owners who don’t want to give their dog medicines like Xanax. It is thought to increase levels of dopamine and GABA in the brain, though there is differing opinions on how the substance affects serotonin levels. These chemicals play a role in mood, and can affect how anxious a dog feels.

Each cat was assessed on Days 0, 15 and 30 (D0, D15 and D30), with a physical examination on D0 and D30. Zylkene can be used longer term if your pet is very anxious. It can also be used in combination with pheromone-based products, discussed below. Although the relaxing activity of L-theanine has been shown in humans, laboratory animals and dogs, it has not been published in cats. Cats can show undesirable behaviours when experiencing stressful events, such as urinary marking of furnitures and household structures, excessive scratching, aggressiveness and overgrooming. In addition to these behavioural changes, stress can also lead to recurring physical conditions such as emotional (often qualified as idiopathic) cystitis, chronic digestive signs (vomiting, diarrhoea) and disturbed eating behaviours [ 22, 23, 24]. From the pet owner’s stand point, the most unwanted behaviours are urinary marking [ 25, 26] and excessive scratching [ 27], which are usually the first signs of discomfort. Before the situation worsens and requires medication, it would be useful to determine if an oral supplement containing L-theanine can reduce stress-related behaviours as in the other species studied so far. Almost all of the parameters evaluated were improved during the course of this study in 33 cats with stress-related signs. The behaviour of most of the cats improved after 15 or 30 days of L-theanine administration, leading to high owner satisfaction.

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Nobre AC, Rao A, Owen GN. L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2008;17(Suppl 1):167–8.

Anxitane’s insert states that it is not intended for use in dogs with severe phobias, separation anxiety, or a history of aggression. Use Anxitane M & L - 100 mg tablets. Long-term administration: 1 tablet twice daily Episodic administration: 1 tablet 12 hours and 2 hours before the event and 1 tablet every 6 hours during the event.Parameters used for behaviour assessment rely on common consensus among French and Belgian behaviourist associations. These recommendations are based upon several publications [ 28, 29, 30, 31]. 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. Kakuda T. Neuroprotective effects of the green tea components theanine and catechins. Biol Pharm Bull. 2002;25(12):1513–8. L-theanine is used to help reduce anxiety in dogs. A study on 5 beagles showed that beagles treated with L-theanine interacted with humans more than the placebo group, and other studies have shown evidence for its effectiveness in other animals such as cats. Other calming products for dogs and cats use pheromones to help relieve the stress your pets feel. 1) ADAPTIL