Calming Care
Calming Care
Calming Care is currently only available through veterinary clinics.
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
1467 total reviews
Rated 4.69 out of 5 stars
95% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
1180 5 star reviews
203 4 star reviews
33 3 star reviews
19 2 star reviews
32 1 star reviews
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent product. Many uses for your fur baby.
My husband and I have 5 rescues, our oldest was recently diagnosed with renal failure and our youngest has a very sensitive stomach. We mix a little into soft food on a regular basis. It smells just like chicken bouillon and I'm guessing that is what entices my oldest to eat (for her we use it to get her to eat more do she gets enough calories). It's also solved a lot of the sensitive stomach issues for our youngest. We don't use a whole packet per day, just a little sprinkle in with some soft food or on top of some very low sodium tuna (Starkist brand - about 2 tablespoons). Our vet was kind enough to let us sample it at first, now we buy it by the box.
Most Liked Negative Review
Didn't do much for my cat
My kitten of 6 month has been having diarrhea ever since I got him, my vet suggests that the food he was on was too rich and he has a very sensitive tummy. So we tried switching his food to a vet recommended special diet and added fortiflora to his food everyday. He didn't seem to improve much, his diarrhea was still runny its been 2 weeks. The first thing in the ingredients is animal digest, I understand it's probably there to promote eating, but I'm not sure if that's helping with my kitten who's suppose to be on a very strict diet. One thing that baffled me was that this only had one strain of bacteria, and there was no guaranteed analysis of how much bacteria culture is in each pouch. I'm not giving this product a negative review solely because it didn't help my cat, there might be other underlying problems, but I'm just very disappointed that a product suggested by a vet was this low of quality. Now I won't know if probiotics is not helping because my cat has some other health problem or if it's because there's not enough bacteria culture in fortiflora (since I have no idea how much there is) and not enough variety.
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FortiFlora
From California, USAComments about Calming CareI purchased this for my eldest cat (17years old) that had intestinal cancer. This product helped her keep interested in eating. sad to say she passed away -
The only.. The Best!
From Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USAComments about Calming CareI tried everything to get my cat to stop having smelly stools and diarrhea. FortiFlora helped immediately. But, when I thought it was safe to stop, within 2 days my cat had the same terrible symptoms. I started again, and the next day, his sools were firm and normal looking. FortiFlora saved the day and I will be a longtime user of this great and safe product! BTW, it also acts as a stimulant for cats that are picky about eating. I add a small amount to my other cat's food and he eats so much more now!! ONLY FEED CATS WET FOOD!!! I never new dry food was really bad for the animals. Trust me! -
Helped restore my dog's digestive system to health
From MidwestComments about Calming CarePurchased this at the recommendation of our veterinarian for my Labrador, to help with her recovery from a whipworm infestation. Post deworming, which also involved a regimen of metaclopromide antibiotic (which of course kills any good gut bacteria along with the bad), Fortiflora restored her intestinal tract to a normal state. I am going to keep both of my dogs on Fortiflora from now on as part of their healthy diet plan. The price from Vet Rx Direct is the best I have found too, which helps. -
My vet prescribed FortiFlora for my elderly yorkie and it...
From Salinas, CAComments about Calming CareMy vet prescribed FortiFlora for my elderly yorkie and it worked great! Vet Rx has the best price for a product I love. -
our vet recommened fortiflora
From MidwestComments about Calming Careto help our dog's acute colitis....and we get good results with it (along with her medication). We've tried other probiotics, but this one seems to work the best and gives us the longest results. VetRX had the best price and promptly replaced our order when the local post office misdelivered it. -
works great for our 15yr. old cat,no more bowl problems.
From NJ, USAComments about Calming Careworks great for our 15yr. old cat,no more bowl problems. -
Awesome company!!!
From Sturbridge, MA, USAComments about Calming CareI've been a customer for quite some time now and will continue to take my business there. I always receive my order in 3-5 days and save a lot of money because they charge much less than anywhere else You get a signed postcard with every order, thanking you for your purchase and a little treat for your fur kid. I think if you try them, you won't be disappointed! -
Definitely improved intestinal health and balance
From Colorado Springs, COComments about Calming CareFortiFlora was recommended by our veterinarian for improving the intestinal health and balance of our small dogs when they were having a bit of trouble with semi-loose stools. We sprinkled 1/2 packet in their dog food, made no other changes in diet, and they have improved 100%. We now sprinkle one packet in their three dishes to maintain this balance and only do this a couple of times a week. We also skip doses to see if things are normal. Great product. -
Wheaton loves this product
From Long Beach, CA, USAComments about Calming CareThis is the the only product that has truly aided with our Wheaton digestive issues.... He seems to love the flavor as well
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When will you have Fortiflora powder for dogs in 30 pouch box?
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What are the max fat content % in the canine FortiFlora packet and pill products? The description only shows Min fat content % for both products.?
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According to Purina, the manufacturer of FortiFlora Probiotic for Dogs, each packet contains 153 mg of fat or 15.39% “as fed”. Please consult your veterinarian about any further questions or concerns.
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Is Hydra Care safe for a cat with kidney disease? Specifically, I wonder about the potassium content. Also, Should Hydra Care be fed separately from food? Does feeding it in food or alongside food change its composition enough to affect the hydrating ability (osmolarity)??
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Purina Hydra Care is a nutrient-enriched water supplement that promotes healthy hydration in cats. According to the manufacturer, Hydra Care is recommended as a supplement for any cats who would benefit from additional water intake. Hydra Care should be offered separately, in a third bowl alongside your cat’s food and drinking water. 1 packet of Hydra Care contains 32.56 mg of Potassium. It is recommended to consult with your veterinarian to determine if Hydra Care is appropriate for your cat’s needs.
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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 hydra care safe for all cats to consume even those without urinary problems??
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Purina Hydra Care is a nutrient-enriched water supplement that promotes healthy hydration in cats. According to the manufacturer, Hydra Care is recommended as a supplement for any cats who would benefit from additional water intake. Please consult with your veterinarian to ensure appropriateness of Hydra Care for your pet cat(s).
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Does this product require a prescription??
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Hydra Care does not require a prescription.
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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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I'm having trouble getting my dog to eat her food when I put the powder on her kibble, I moisten her kibble with it I usually just throw her food out are there other ways to give it to her, she has EPI?
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Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not currently have recommendations to make the product more palatable.
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How long should I give my cat this probiotic? Is it safe to use continuously??
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FortiFlora is designed as a daily probiotic supplement that can be used continually. We recommend talking with your veterinarian about the best treatment option and duration for your cat.
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Can FortiFlora be given with Tylan powder??
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FortiFlora can be given to balance a dog's digestive system, reducing stomach upset and diarrhea. FortiFlora may help dogs while they are taking antibiotics like Tylan powder, as antibiotics could potentially cause loose stools or diarrhea. There are no known drug interactions between these two products, so they may be given together. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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