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In the life of pets, anything happens that makes the cat worry, worry, or feel fear: in such cases, it is reasonable to worry about the pet’s condition and help it cope with anxiety and stress. To do this, it releases a sedative called stop-stress.
Composition and release form of the sedative
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//data-ad-slot=”2475549904″ $ads_google = empty($ads_google) ? false : true; ?> if ($ads_google == false) {?> $ads_google = true; ?> } ?> The medicine is available in the form of a solution for oral use. These are drops containing a number of medicinal raw materials in a volume of 1 ml. The activity of the product is due to:
- catnip;
- motherwort;
- hops;
- Baikal skullcap;
- a number of auxiliary components: aspavit, glycerin and distilled water.
The components are related to each other in a precise form designed to help the cats and their nerves.
The solution is packaged in polyethylene or glass bottles with an easy-to-use dropper stopper. The drug is placed in cardboard boxes.
On a pleasant note: the shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture, but for this the composition must be stored according to all the rules. But it is better to comply with the manufacturer’s requirements than to spend money frequently on a new drug.
You can’t experiment with your pet’s health, has the expiration date expired? The bottle should go in the trash!
As for storage conditions, you need to keep the drug only closed in the production container. Any dry place, without access to light, without the proximity of food products, feed, at a temperature in the range from 0°C to 25°C, is suitable as a place.
Like all medicines, stop stress should not be in the reach of children.
This drug has a pronounced sedative effect. Its components normalize metabolism, help restore blood circulation in the brain, regulate the functioning of the nervous system, while simultaneously calming it. With intake, the excited state begins to decrease, the inhibition of central nervous system reactions is relieved.
As a result of the coordinated work of the components, the cat’s body returns to normal, the animal’s mental state normalizes, fears recede, the adaptation process is much easier, and mental resistance to negative environmental factors increases.
There is another option: Stop Stress tablets. They are produced in quantities of 15 pieces of 200 mg in polymer bottles with screw caps or tablets of 20 pieces in a package with a dosage of 12 mg. The container is placed in a cardboard box. The composition is identical in components, with the exception of peony, and a different ratio of active substances.
Pharmacological properties
7. Stop-stress drops are classified as combined sedative medications. Phenibut, which is part of the drug, is a phenyl derivative of GABA and phenylethylamine (γ-amino-β-phenylbutyric acid hydrochloride). By enhancing inhibitory GABAergic processes, it affects the functional state by normalizing metabolism and influencing cerebral circulation. Having a pronounced stress-corrective effect, it ensures the normalization of the processes of excitation and inhibition in the central nervous system. The complex of medicinal plant extracts has a mild calming effect on animals. The combination of active components Stop Stress Drops has a calming effect on animals, reduces tension, fear, improves recovery and adaptive processes, and increases resistance to adverse environmental influences. In terms of the degree of impact on the body, stop-stress drops are classified as low-hazard substances (hazard class 4 according to GOST 12.1.007-76); in recommended doses they do not have a mutagenic, carcinogenic or sensitizing effect.
Dosage
You can independently calculate the dosage of stop stress drops for your cat. The calculation is done drop by drop: 1 drop per 1 kg of mass. Based on the general recommendations for daily dosage, consider how best to divide the dose. Usually this is a two-time meal, so it is more convenient to treat the cat in the morning and in the evening.
If the cat’s weight is approximately 4 kg, then taking into account a single dose of 1-4 drops, the daily dose will be from 2 to 8 drops. With a weight exceeding 4 kg, the cat will receive 5-16 drops per day, and 2-8 drops at a time.
The general course of correction of the condition should not exceed 20 days.
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If there are signs of overexcitation, suspicion of psychogenic behavioral disorders, such as aggression, fear, hyperactivity, excessively frequent and demanding meowing, as well as excessive manifestation of sexual behavior, then in this case the course of treatment will be a full 4 weeks.
If after a while a repetition of all signs in behavior appears, then the course is repeated.
Now let’s figure out what dosage to treat the cats with tablets. The weight of the pet will also be important here, as well as the dosage of phenibut. For a pet weighing up to 5 kg you need half a tablet, so the phenibut content is 25 mg. If the cat weighs 5-10 kg, then he is given a whole tablet containing phenibut 50 mg.
Is it possible to stop stress for kittens?
If the stress of cats can be corrected with such a drug, then for kittens under 12 months of age, the composition of the drug, both in the form of tablets and in the form of drops, is contraindicated. To correct the condition of children, other methods are selected.
What it is
In fact, Stop Stress is for cats the same sedative that Phenibut is for people. By the way, it is this substance that is the main active ingredient in the medicine. The only difference is a completely different dosage, plus the collection of special herbs. For cats, “Stop-stress” is a nootropic drug. Of course, it cannot be used to cope with an animal’s naturally bad temperament, but in really nervous situations it does a great job of helping him calm down.
Instructions for using stop stress
It has already been said above about the scope of application of Stop-stress drops, then you need to find out how to give them to your cat. The instructions for use say that the drug is used according to identified violations in the behavior of the animal.
The dispenser is convenient to use for oral administration: the cat needs to be given stop-stress drops forcibly, hitting the root of the tongue or in the area of the cheek pouch. You can take a more humane route and treat your pet with drops and add them to your favorite treat.
Condition: there should be little cat treat.
If one or more doses have been missed, then the administration of the drug should simply be resumed according to the standard regimen.
It is important to know: if you are taking tranquilizers, antipsychotics and anticonvulsants at the same time, their effect will be enhanced and prolonged when using Stop-stress.
You can start taking drops in advance if you are expecting a move, an exhibition, a long departure of the owner, or the arrival of a large number of guests: the reception begins 5-6 days before the start of the event and continues for a couple of days after it ends.
Stop-stress tablets are taken according to a similar regimen, twice a day. It is better to study in more detail the material on how to properly give the pill to a cat.
Prevention measures
17. When working with Stop Stress Drops, you should follow the general rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for when working with medicines.
18. While using the drug, do not drink, smoke or eat. After work, you should wash your hands thoroughly with soap. If the drug accidentally gets on the skin or mucous membranes, it should be washed off with a stream of running water.
19. It is prohibited to use empty bottles of medicine for household purposes.
Contraindications
Contraindications to drops and tablets cannot be neglected, especially if individual intolerance or sensitivity to the composition of the product has already been identified.
Contraindications include:
- genitourinary diseases;
- various tumor formations;
- diabetes;
- kittens up to one year old;
- pregnancy and lactation.
If during admission it was noticed that the cat began to vomit, had diarrhea, was excessively sleepy or irritable, excitable, then the course of treatment was immediately stopped. Stabilization of the condition occurs in about three days. Otherwise, the animal owner contacts the veterinarian.
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Table: similar drugs
| Name | Form of the drug | Compound | Indications | Contraindications | Side effects | Price |
| Fitex | drops |
|
|
| Not specified | 150 rub. (bottle 10 ml) |
| cat Baiyun | tablets, drops |
|
| Hypersensitivity to components | Not specified |
|
| Vetspokoin | tablets, suspension |
|
| ,
| Not specified |
|
Side effects
There should be no side effects, as well as complications. If the cat is drowsy only on the first day, or has vomited once, then such phenomena quickly pass, and relapses are not noticed.
If severe drowsiness or an allergic reaction is noticed, the drug should not be given further. Symptomatic and desensitizing therapy may be required after consultation with a veterinarian.
Why do cats need nootropic drugs?
“Stop-stress” - drops for cats that help relieve nervous tension and ease the animal’s worries in critical situations. It is just as important for them to stay in a familiar space and maintain a calm environment around them as it is for people. Events that go beyond the ordinary can greatly unsettle you, force you to hide, run away, rush with aggression, and the like. Such situations may include moving to another place of residence, exhibitions, transporting an animal over long distances, motion sickness in a car, changing feeding regimes, various medical studies, and so on.
Analogs of Stop-stress
There are also analogues of Stop Stress:
- Beaphar NO STRESS spot on CAT;
- SynergyLabs RICHARDS ORGANICS PET CALM;
- Gimcat ANTI-STRESS Anti-stress paste.
Beaphar NO STRESS spot on CAT is available in the form of drops; the package contains three pipettes with a solution. Valerian extract provides a calming effect. The product has a cumulative and prolonged effect.
SynergyLabs RICHARDS ORGANICS PET CALM is also sold in the form of drops. Admission leads to a decrease in stress and levels of anxiety, hyperactivity and gives the pet a sound, healthy sleep.
Gimcat ANTI-STRESS is available as a paste weighing 50 g. The composition is optimal for pets and significantly alleviates their condition if it is not normal.
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Sedatives for home use
Calming medications for cats differ from each other in composition, release form, and cost. When deciding to give a kitten or mature cat such a remedy, you should carefully read the manufacturer’s recommendations. The greatest demand among cat owners is for such sedative medications as “Anoten”, “Stop-stress”, “Cat Bayun”, “Fitex”, “Fospasim”, etc.
Anoten – for both kittens and adult cats
This drug is intended to normalize the psycho-emotional state of felines who are prone to anxiety and stress. It is used to prevent emotional distress due to, for example, transporting a pet, visiting a veterinarian or groomer, and to calm an animal that has become aggressive or overexcited.
Reviews from professionals
“Stop stress” for cats also receives mostly positive reviews from veterinarians. Doctors note that nervous stress is no less harmful for animals than for humans. When certain situations occur, having reacted inadequately once, the cat may subsequently lose confidence, become withdrawn, and experience deep psychological trauma. For example, having left its native place, the cat will be afraid of hands and rides in the car. Terror from an unfamiliar situation can cause an animal to break free and run away in an unknown direction. It is because of such cases that beloved pets are often lost. In the future, such an animal, spoiled by home life, will simply die on the street from other cats, or from the hands of cruel people. The ability to calm the nervous system in advance and prepare the animal for stress is much preferable. Mental health in animals is no less important than in humans.
Interaction with other drugs
According to the instructions, Stop Stress can be used in conjunction with other medications. Most often it is used together with contraceptives (with increased sexual activity).
When my sister's cat began to heat for the first time, I had to consult a veterinarian. Donut marked things and furniture, scratched doors and wallpaper, meowed loudly and howled. It was not possible to find a female for him to mate with, and the sister did not dare to let the cat out into the street. The veterinarian recommended Stop Stress and several other medications. They showed me all the purchased medications, and I found out that 3 of them were sedatives. I called that veterinary clinic to find out. The veterinarian replied that the competent combined use of several sedatives gives a more sustainable effect.
Feedback from pet owners
When choosing a drug and deciding whether it is worth giving it to your cat at all, you must be guided by several criteria at once. Remember that your cat will not be able to tell you in human language that she is unwell, where it hurts, and so on. In addition, an animal that has never undergone medical examinations or been vaccinated may have hidden chronic diseases, defects of various internal organs, hypersensitivity and severe allergies to certain drugs. If the animal has been vaccinated recently, you should also be wary of various medications. It is strictly forbidden to use strong drugs without the participation of a veterinarian and minimal examinations. And, of course, listen to feedback from other pet owners.
“Stop Stress” for cats received mostly positive reviews; the medicine has proven itself to be excellent. Phenibut has a gentle effect on the animal’s nervous system without damaging or causing harm. The collection of herbs is a product of natural origin, which is an additional advantage. Many people note that without this drug they had a difficult time when certain situations arose. This is especially true during periods of increased sexual activity, exhibitions and moving. There have also been cases where the medicine was not suitable for the animal due to individual characteristics. But those don't happen very often.
Summarize
If you are the happy owner of a calm and balanced cat, we still advise you to purchase Stop-Stress for future use.
Positive reviews on the Internet from pet owners about the drug Stop-Stress speak for themselves. The medicine retains its properties for 2 years from the date of production.
It should be stored in its original original packaging in a place out of reach of sunlight and with little humidity. Keep Stop Stress away from children and away from food.
