Fireworks Advice ~ Creature Comforters UK

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Amazing product that works! Excellent value, highly recommended
D Wharton, Essex

Poppy, my greyhound, is a different dog now. She used to get very upset at fireworks, brass bands and the odd loud noise, but on the whole she is much calmer and returns to normal much quicker. She is aware of noises but doesn't let them rule her life as before. Thankyou for all your help, it really is appreciated.
L Allan, Yorkshire

She used to get in a state about fireworks, noises on the radio and christmas crackers - she shook, panted and looked very miserable. But with a few drops of Emergency Essence she soon calmed her down (it was certainly more effective than Rescue Remedy).
V Ford, Hunstanton

I am going to carry it with me at all times as my collie doesn't like fireworks or thunder storms, and I work obedience with him. I will recommend it to my friends.
G Blake, via email

It [Relax] has worked wonderfully for my 2 collies over this firework period.
J Owen, via email

...about the success I have had at shows with the [Relax] remedy - when the fireworks were on over several days, Luke, who is terrified of the things, had your drops 4 times within half an hour and we could see him becoming a lot calmer by the minute ...I wish I'd had the stuff [before]. Thanks again for this as it seems to be the only thing that works.
J Blakemore, via email

...terrier dog who, at times, displayed a great fear of traffic, thunder, fireworks etc. and then at other times was extremely manic and hyper. But since giving her a few drops of 'Relax' in her food, just a couple of times, she calmed right down while still possessing her usual vitality and Joie De Vivre. The remedy had brought about a remarkable and lasting change in her well-being and behaviour. So thank you so much from all of us for your wonderful remedies.
S Boyd, Highbury, London

Fireworks fear advice The fireworks season can be a very stressful time, not only for frightened animals, but for their owners too. Administering the Relax Blend and using the ‘Fireworks Noise’ CD, to help desensitize your pet, has been shown to help ease the stress of these occasions. Our 'Fireworks Noise' CD contains a multitude of odd sounds including bangs and whizzes - recordings of fireworks, which can be used to help desensitize your pet from those fears. Comes with full instructions. Desensitization Programme The programme takes time, effort, planning and patience, but the results are worth it! Slowly introduce your pet to the noises on the CD by initially playing it very quietly in the background. The aim is to encourage your pet to make ‘good associations’ with those noises therefore, when the CD is playing, it is recommended you occasionally dispense very small, tasty treats (e.g. chicken) that have been coated in a drop (or a spray) of Relax Blend. Whilst doing this; portray a calm, normal demeanour and use an up-beat (not worried/reassuring) tone of voice - to show that everything’s okay; everything’s normal. As the desensitization progresses (over a number of days or weeks) you should gradually increase the volume of the CD. Eventually, after several days or weeks, you should progress so that the CD is at a loud volume (to more effectively mimic the sound of real fireworks). By dispensing the little treats whilst the fireworks noises are happening the aim is to convince your pet that: *when they hear the sound of fireworks – GOOD* things happen.** Once you have completed this programme (over several weeks or months), you can stop the vigorous desensitization and instead occasionally repeat it every so often, perhaps once a fortnight. Each animal is different; some respond quite quickly, others take longer. Tips for what to do when the real fireworks are happening Close all curtains, doors and windows Turn up the volume on the TV / Radio / Sound system Provide a safe, quiet, sheltered place, indoors, for your pet to hide away (if this is what they want) Resist the temptation to overly comfort or fuss your pet, otherwise you may confirm to your pet that there is something to worry about Your behaviour counts, therefore - if you have conducted the desensitization programme: Behave as you did when conducting the programme (administering Relax Blend coated treats, tone of voice, actions etc) If you have not yet started or completed the desensitization programme: Don’t respond to the fireworks (pretend they are a completely normal occurrence) Behave in an exaggeratedly calm, relaxed way - recline, stretch, yawn etc. Administer the Relax Blend as per instructions below
Relax Blend, instructions for use The Relax Blend is usually for periodical use (eg in emergencies) however, during prolonged stressful events, such as the firework season, we recommend the following instructions for best results:
Prior to event	Daily dosage
Add the Relax Blend to your pet’s food/water/treats daily for up to 10 days before the event, eg fireworks night (see dosage right)	Large animals (horses, goats etc): 4-8 drops/sprays, 3 times daily Medium animals (dogs, cats etc): 2-3 drops/sprays, 3 times daily Small animals (Hamsters, birds etc): 1-2 drops/sprays, 3 times daily
During the event During desensitization	Emergency dosage (eg during fireworks/Desensitization)
Add drops/sprays to small treats and administer every 10 minutes until soothed (see dosages right)	Large animals (horses, goats etc): 4-8 drops/sprays each time administered Medium animals (dogs, cats etc): 2-3 drops/sprays each time administered Small animals (Hamsters, birds etc): 1-2 drops/sprays each time administered Also add a few drops to their water supply
TIP: In emergency situations, if your pet is unable or unwilling to eat treats, drink or take drops, calmly place drops/sprays onto their paws/front legs – they will usually clean themselves of the drops by licking them off. Note: If the animal is already taking another of our Blends the Relax Blend can be used alongside that other Blend, for a short period, in ‘emergencies’ such as the firework season.