Calming Care
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Calming Care
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What is Purina ProPlan's Calming Care Probiotic Supplement for Dogs and Cats?
- Purina Calming Care is designed to help reduce anxious behavior and promote a sense of calm by targeting the gastrointestinal tract.
- It contains a proprietary strain of probiotic which manages the balance of bacteria in the gut to influence the brain.
Why is Calming Care used for Dogs and Cats?
- Purina Calming Care is a probiotic supplement for dogs and cats that manages anxiety and stress-related behaviors.
- Calming Care for Dogs may improve behavioral signs caused by separation anxiety, noise phobias, and other types of anxiety.
- In dogs, these may include pacing, panting, excessive drooling, destructive behaviors, trembling, excessive vocalization, and house soiling.
- Calming Care for Cats may improve anxious behaviors such as pacing and help promote positive behaviors such as playing and seeking out social contact.
- It may help cats cope with changes in routine and location, as well as blunt cortisol, a marker of stress.
What else should I know about Calming Care?
- Calming Care may encourage a positive emotional state and may help maintain heart activity and cortisol response during periods of anxiety.
- Calming Care also helps support a healthy immune system.
- This powdered supplement is highly palatable for easy administration.
- Calming Care is available in separate formulas for dogs and cats.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Calming Care?
- Discuss the use of this supplement with your veterinarian before starting to give it.
- It may take six weeks to see results.
How do you use Calming Care?
- Give as directed by your veterinarian.
- Manufacturer's suggested use: Administer one packet daily.
What is in Calming Care?
Dogs
- Ingredients: Bifidobacterium longum BL999 1x109 CFU, Liver flavor, maltodextrin.
- Nutrient content per 1 gram sachet: Protein 540 mg, Fat 133 mg, Carbohydrate 228 mg, Crude Fiber 0.90 mg, Calcium 1.07 mg, Phosphorus 10.60 mg, Sodium 9.01 mg, Chloride 3.35 mg, Magnesium 0.79 mg, Bifidobacterium longum BL999 1x109 CFU/Sachet.
- Calorie Content: 4 kcal/sachet.
Cats
- Active Ingredients per sachet: (1g) Bifidobacterium longum BL999 1x109 CFU Vitamin E 100 IU.
- Inactive Ingredients: Liver flavor, maltodextrin.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
Calming Care is a brand name. You will receive the exact brand that you request.
Review Summary
140 total reviews
Rated 4.48 out of 5 stars
91% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
97 5 star reviews
27 4 star reviews
7 3 star reviews
4 2 star reviews
5 1 star reviews
Most Liked Positive Review
Really seems to help her anxiety!!!
Our nutrition specialist at the Veterinary Medical Center at the U of M gave us a pre-release sample pack of Purina Vet Supplements Calming Care to see if it might help our dog's anxiety. We believe it does. Our Maisie suffers from IBD, possible food allergies and megaesophagus. We suspect anxiety may be a big part of her GI trouble. Calming Care has made a noticeable difference in her comfort. She's more confident & interactive since we started giving her one sachet with dinner. She loves the flavor. Best of all, alongside her medication, it seems to address her GI symptoms, more strongly. Diarrhea has all but disappeared as a symptom. She sleeps more deeply than before. Her rummy grumbles less after meals. It's been all benefits with this product. We can't wait to place our first order! Thank-you, Purina, for making this!
Most Liked Negative Review
Nothing Noticeable
I was excited to get picked for this campaign because I have a 16 year old puppy mill rescue min pin. I've had her for 14 of those years. She's always had tummy troubles and after trying numerous commercial dog foods, I had decided to do a lot of research on said food. After about a year of research and taking nutritional classes I opted to home cook for her and at the time my 3 Siberian Huskies and 1 German Shepherd. Fast forward to now she's on a high quality kibble because as she's aged her tummy issues got even more sensitive. After test after test it's just her old age. She's partial blind and hard of hearing now days which means she has more anxiety. So when I saw this I was excited to try it. Unfortunately, I didn't really notice a difference, neither good or bad. I would love to continue buying and using it for another month or so but won't because of the price. I would say to someone thinking about getting it is to try it. All dogs are different.
She has separation anxiety and I've tried several other items all with similar results. She may have the start of doggie dementia. At least that is what the vet suggested. She will run from the bedroom to the living room in a pattern and usually around the same time of day in the early evening hours.
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Highly recommended by vet!
From UndisclosedComments about Calming Care Canine Probiotic, 45 Sachets, 6-Week SupplyHighly recommended by vet. Haven't used the whole 6 week supply yet… can't wait to see how she does! She loves the taste! Devours her food every time I use the probiotic. -
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This medication has helped my dog a lot!
From UndisclosedComments about Calming Care Canine Probiotic, 45 Sachets, 6-Week SupplyI bought Fortiflora Calming Care at the recommendation of our DVM at Iowa State University, I hopes it would help with her IBD and her very picky eating habit. We've used it now for almost two weeks and I am so grateful for this product, which has made a noticeable difference for my beautiful dog, not to mention her human parent's life too.-
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Code Black for Chaos "Kody"
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Calming care helped my dog
From UndisclosedComments about Calming Care Canine Probiotic, 45 Sachets, 6-Week SupplyRecommended by my vet. Very , very happy with the end result . A much calmer dog.-
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Listening to commands calmly
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Genuinely Improved Quality of Life for My Anxious Pet
From Fairbanks, AKComments about Calming CareAfter several months of daily use, I never want my girl to go without this again. She's always been a very high-strung, anxious, and easily over-stimulated dog, and I've tried literally dozens of products over the years to try and help her. This is the only one that's had a consistent, noticeable effect on her behavior. Before starting on calming care, she was such a handful that I would often joke about her ruining my life. She barked at every tiny noise, followed me around the house like an overzealous bodyguard, and though she's always loved other dogs, I had to be incredibly careful about allowing her to play with them, because she would get carried away and overstimulated until regular play escalated into a fight. Human visitors coming to our house caused her to become so hysterically excited that I'd have to sit and pet her continually for as long as they stayed, because if I stopped, she'd spend the duration of their visit frantically trying to climb onto their lap, licking and nibbling at their faces and occasionally punching them in the gut with her giant puppy feet. After about two weeks of giving her Calming Care, I began to see a gradual, but noticeable reduction in these behaviors. Within two months she was practically a normal dog. Don't get me wrong, she's still my crazy, hyper, silly girl, but the nervous energy that used to constantly pour off of her is largely gone, and she's happier for it. The incessant barking has finally ceased, she plays nicely with other dogs, and behaves (mostly) appropriately when people come over. She doesn't hyperventilate during car rides or try to charge through my front window every time someone walks by my house. The bottom line? This will not magically turn a hyper, high-energy dog into a couch potato, but if your pet is displaying anxious, unsettled behaviors, it should help them feel better. It's worked wonderfully for my dog, and I absolutely recommend trying it. -
I would buy this again.
From UndisclosedComments about Calming CareWe use this at the animal shelter I work at to help the dogs that are stressed. -
I would definitely buy & recommend this product!
From UndisclosedComments about Calming CareI can't say enough about the Purina Pro Plan veterinary Calming Care. It's very easy to use, you sprinkle one packet on top of your dogs food and that's all there is to it. To see the effect, in my experience and using it on my own dog it took about a week. Please note, every dog is different so that timeframe may not apply to your pet. She was having some issues of being very nervous in new surroundings,. From what my veterinarian had told me when a dog gets nervous or anxious it affects the gut. The Calming Care is a probiotic, which helps settle the uneasiness in the belly. She compared it to when people have to stand up in front of a room of strangers and give a speech, they get that queasy feeling in the belly, the probiotics settle all that down. I am so happy that Vetrxdirect carries this product!
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Calming Care by Purina for CATS! I'nm looking for those reviews, not reviews about the product for dogs. Any cat people out there trued this on your cat??
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Is Calming Care available in any other form than the packets, like a chewable tablet or a capsule??
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At this time, Calming Care is only available from the manufacturer as a powder.
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Is there any problem with my warming food from refrigerator that has Calming Care in it? I don't make it hot. I just make it lukewarm.?
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According to the manufacturer, warming the Calming Care some is okay. It is active up to a certain temperature. However, it is better to warm the food and then sprinkle the Calming Care on. The manufacturer does not recommend a microwave because the heat cannot be controlled as well.
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If I add Calming Care to refrigerated wet food and warm it slightly in the microwave, will that reduce effectiveness??
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According to the manufacturer, warming the Calming Care some is okay. It is active up to a certain temperature. However, it is better to warm the food and then sprinkle the Calming Care on. The manufacturer does not recommend a microwave because the heat cannot be controlled as well.
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We purchased the Purina pro plan calming packets how do u administer them??
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The manufacturer recommends administering one packet daily under the supervision or direction of your veterinarian.
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My 70 lb mixed breed is taking Fortiflora for digestive issues/loose stool and it has now been suggested by a professional trainer that I put him on Calming Care for an anxiety related issue. Is there any reason he shouldn't be given both medications at the same time??
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According to the manufacturer, you can give your pet both the Fortiflora probiotic supplement for dogs and the Calming Care calming probiotic for dogs. They recommend not giving both probiotics at the same feeding. Please consult your veterinarian regarding any further questions or concerns regarding this medication in your dog.
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Is this product safe to use on breeding females during pregnancy and after whelping??
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Calming Care is a probiotic that contains active bacteria cultures, but no active medications. The manufacturer states that although there are no developmental studies in pregnant or nursing females, they state it is safe in dogs while pregnant or nursing. Please discuss with your veterinarian regarding use of Calming Care in your dog.
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How many millions of the bifidobacterium is in each treatment? Also, is this weight based? I have a small dog who weighs about 10 pounds.?
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Each packet of Calming Care Probiotic contains 1 billion CFU of bifidobacterium longum. Per manufacturer, this product is not weight based. Under veterinary supervision, one packet is recommended for all dogs regardless of weight.
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My 1 year old Golden Retriever has been prescribed Calming Care for her high anxiety issues. She has developed a loose stool. Please let me know if this is a normal side effect. The medication does have a calming effect.?
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Upon calling the manufacturer they stated this is not a normal side effect of this medication. They have not had any reports of this product causing loose stools at this time. Please contact your veterinarian to discuss the new symptom of loose stools.
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