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NaturVet Quiet Moments Calming Aid for Dogs 60 Chewable Tablets

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We have two miniature Dachshunds that we have to leave home alone in a crate for about 8 hours a day since my wife and I both work. They were making a mess in the crate almost every day which is mostly our fault for never properly crate training them in that crate. After trying several different things, we decided to film them with a web cam to see exactly what was going on while we were gone. Almost the whole time we were gone they were anxiously pacing the cage. This is a classic case of separation anxiety. So instead of looking into pharmaceuticals which I know you can get for anxiety in dogs, we decided to seek a natural remedy first. Quiet Moments have worked very well. The dogs will still make a mess once in a while, but there is usually 2 or 3 days in between. This product really does have a calming effect on dogs, and I recommend them to anyone who has an anxious canine friend.

PS. Our dogs wouldn't just chew up the tablets (since they are only about 8 lbs. a piece they get half a tablet every day) so we had to try something else. I have a small blender called the Magic Bullet that I use to grind up the tablet into a powder, then I mixed the powder with some of that stuff that comes in an easy cheese can you can use as a treat with those Kong chew toys. After doing this for a while I just started mixing the powdered tablet with a half a teaspoon of water to make it into a paste. They both eat it that way just fine. Man dogs can be picky!

This is not a miracle pill. It will not knock your dog out for hours. It does what it says. It is a calming aid. I have an 10 year old/85 lb lab shepherd mix that hates thunderstorms. This pill helps to relax her for a short duration(1-3 hours). When there is a storm she usually is panting heavily, pacing the room and shaking uncontrollably. This product eases all of those symptoms. She still wants to be beside me but she is much more relaxed. You cannot expect to give these pills to your dog in the morning before you leave when there are storms coming hours later. It will have worn off by then.I have tried many other calming aids and this is the best one I have tried.

I gave my lab the recommended dosage and tried it twice both times it didn't work. Yesterday morning I gave it to him because I knew a big storm was coming in. Came home to a ripped to shreads bed and couch. He has a scratch on his nose and was panting like crazy and running around trying to find a place to hide. I wouldn't recommend these. Maybe for small dogs.

I finally found a great place to retire on the Columbia River in Oregon. Unfortunately, my Golden Retriever goes crazy when the cargo ships blow their fog horns and really dislikes thunder storms. She goes nuts. I found Quiet Moments about six years ago and they have been a lifesaver. If thunder storms are expected I give her about three tablets (which she loves) and by the time the thunder starts she is already calm. I will give her more as needed but at least I can sleep through the night. Anybody with a nervous dog should have these available.

3 tabs calm my 150 lb dog so that he is NOT knocked out but just relaxed in the night. This prevents barking at every little noise in the house.

I have a 70 pound pitbull..who is super hyper..gave her some of these..she was just relaxed, didnt have a car in the world..hands down great product that works!

It's been 2 to 3 weeks since I started giving this product to my 9-yr-old male yorkie, and so far I don't see much of a difference in his behavior. He is a rescue,(with some general anxiety) and is still barking for no apparent reason, and seems nervous at times. I am giving him 1/2 tablet once daily per directions on bottle. Would like to try 1 tablet daily, but not sure if this is wise. I will use the rest of the bottle, but not buy another unless I see an improvement.

this is a great medication for dogs if they have storm issues or separation issues. i am on my 3rd bottle and it works great. i have a greyhound with separation issues and it really helps. i find that this seller is less $ then just about any other pet site/store around. i will continue to buy from this seller until i don't need to buy it. also if your pet has issues with fireworks during the holidays this works for that as well.

At 5 years old my dog developed some kind of insomnia. First it was early waking at 4am, then it got earlier, then it got earlier and more frequent, up to the point of whimpering all night over several nights. First, I thought not enough exercise, so we leashed up and went for a more extensive walk as a "test night". That night was the worst - she wouldn't settle down at all. I took her to the vet and she got a clean bill of health after total set of blood tests and general checking over. One day after another night of little sleep for me, I got desperate and picked these up at a major chain pet store. Mostly, they work. Some nights the dog settles back down without them. Some nights she gets two of these and I thank God for them when she settles down, and some nights little effect. But they do work much better than any similar product we've tried - I believe b/c she pulmerizes it by chewing it up rather then swallowing some of the others whole. I would say they are almost as effective as the alprazolam (mild sedative) prescription she has for thunderstorm anxiety, but I didn't want to be drugging her all the time just to sleep. The price here is 1/2 what I paid at the chain pet store. The tablets are quite large, maybe 3/4 inch across, but my 70ish lb dog chews them up fairly well. They aren't too hard, so it would be possible to crush them before giving them to a smaller dog.

My dog has terrible separation anxiety. I gave him 2 pills today before I left and it didn't work. When I came home he had ripped the carpet to shreds. Great.