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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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! -
Big fan of VetRxDirect
From UndisclosedComments about Calming CareThis product really is helpful for stopping diarrhea in my cat, and because my vet has advised that the next step in treatment is possibly a steroid, which I would like to avoid for as long as possible, I am glad to have found a product that is effective. And at a such a reasonable price, with a shipping break at that! from VetRxDirect. Wonderful company, can't say enough about them. Glad I found them. -
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I will continue to buy from VetRxDirect!
From UndisclosedComments about Calming CareAwesome service every single time! Thank you VetRxDirect for all you do!! -
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From undisclosedComments about Calming CareFollowed the flavor and since taking these probiotics she has been more lively and has been going to the bathroom more comfortably -
Been using this for a while
From Los Angeles, CAComments about Calming CareWe've been using this along with some other medications to keep my dog's IBD at bay. Seems to be helping and I am thankful because she was very sick for a long time. -
Excellent supplement to regular diet
From Atlanta, GAComments about Calming CareSprinkle a packet over her wet food once a day, keeps her digestive system on track. -
Great for Digestion!
From Raleigh, NCComments about Calming CareI believe this has really helped my pets with digestive problems. I started using it with my sheltie who had digestive issues her whole life. I use it now on my two papillons to prevent intestinal upsets. This was recommended by my vet and it works. This is not inexpensive, so I sometimes give every other day! -
Excellent product
From Aliquippa, Pa.Comments about Calming CareMy 2 yr. old dog always seemed to have looser bowels, and this seems to help that, and my older dog started licking her butt constantly and them licking the spot where she had laid. I was really starting to worry, so I started her on it too, and guess what, it really worked on her and she doesn't do it anymore. Thank goodness! It worked on her right away. -
I would buy this product again
From MAComments about Calming CareEasy to use...mixed it in with food
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When will you have Fortiflora powder for dogs in 30 pouch box?
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How long is hydra are feline hydration supplement used??
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Hydra Care is a water supplement for cats that help promote hydration. The manufacturer does not provide a specific time frame. It’s advised to consult your veterinarian who can help determine how long your cat may need this supplement.
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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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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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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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My cat gets a daily dose of Rena Kare Gel. Is this compatible? Also, I premix his food & medication for pet sitters when we're going to be away. Is there any problem doing this??
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According to the manufacturer of Rena Kare, you should consult your veterinarian before giving your pet any supplementation products, such as the FortiFlora. In regard to pre-mixing the FortiFlora, it is okay to mix with food or water, but once the packet is opened, the contents must be used within one day.
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HI, I have a math question. For one box of FortiFlora it is $23.99. Your ad says if you buy three boxes you will save $36.84. My trusty calculator tells me 3 times $23.99 = $71.97. I'm only seeing a savings of $4.48. Can you explain? Thanks, Susan?
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Susan, The ‘Save $36.84’ that you see is showing you a savings over the average price available on the internet for a particular item. The savings we have offered for purchasing a larger quantity (a package of 3 or 6 boxes) is not calculated from the average savings, it is a savings we offer for the higher quantity purchase. We hope that helps take some of the confusion out of the numbers! Thank you, VetRxDirect
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My kitten has terrible gas!! The vet says she is perfectly healthy, possibly just is overly sensitive and I diligently avoid ANY food/treats with grains. Could this possibly help? (It doesn't seem to bother HER-it just chases ME out of the room!)?
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FortiFlora is a nutritional supplement that contains probiotics and antioxidants to help support a healthy GI tract, but the manufacturer has not studied the supplement specifically on reducing gas in cats and dogs. However, since this supplement helps with promoting intestinal health there is a possibility that it may help with reducing gas. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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What is the difference between this product and human probiotics??
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Phillip, Fortiflora, just like all probiotics, contain live organisms to help promote intestinal health. Probiotics will vary to some degree, differing from the potency and number of different live organisms; fungus and bacteria. The choice of bacteria strain for FortiFlora has been specifically chosen for cats and dogs and also includes other ingredients: protein, fat, and fiber. Thank you, VetRxDirect /
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