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When your dog is anxious, it is important to remember that their reaction is involuntary. They cannot help their behaviour, but you can help them. Using maxxicalm calming tablets as part of a plan that includes adjusting the environment and retraining the behaviour can help you comfort your dog. maxxicalm also comes with our eBook, full of practical advice to help you work with your dog.
If your dog is very anxious or is on medication, please talk to your vet first.
maxxicalm calming tablets gently support relaxation, with natural ingredients. With maxxicalm, your dog is relaxed but still alert, which is the perfect moment to build positive associations with situations they used to find stressful.
The most effective way to create permanent change for your dog is to follow a behaviour modification plan. A plan allows you to avoid unnecessary medications, when there are other possible solutions.
The most effective way to create permanent change for your dog is to follow a behaviour modification plan. A plan allows you to avoid unnecessary medications, when there are other possible solutions.
Whether your dog benefits from a daily dose of maxxicalm to support calm behaviour, or simply from a dose when a stressful event comes up, maxxicalm lets you and your dog be flexible. Give one tablet per 10 kg body weight daily, or before a potentially stressful event. Dogs on a daily dose of maxxicalm can also have an extra event-based dose if needed.
To help you on the journey to balancing your dog’s behaviour maxxicalm comes with our eBook full of practical training advice.
In it we describe how to create a behaviour change modification program for your dog, as well as practical advice to help navigate specific situations, including: fear of new things, noise phobias, visiting the veterinarian or groomer, and separation anxiety.
And you can always reach out to our team, we have years of experience in helping pet owners and dogs adapt and a community of maxxicalm owners who can share their own experiences.
As dog owners, we know which situations upset our dogs. For some it’s being left alone, for others it’s trips to the vet, thunderstorms, or unexpected visitors. Whether it’s part of their nature or an understandable reaction to difficult life circumstances, such as rescue dogs that were previously abused, maxxicalm calming tablets for dogs can be an integral part of helping you create more balanced behaviour in your dog.
Taurine is an amino acid that is found naturally in meat and fish. Taurine is a conditional amino acid for dogs, i.e. the body can manufacture it. However, dogs can develop taurine deficiency and therefore benefit from supplementation.
How Does Taurine Work for Dogs?
Taurine has many health benefits. It is present in greatest concentrations in the heart wall muscles, brain and retina. Lack of taurine can cause your dog’s health to suffer, specifically his heart.
Even dogs that are not deficient in taurine may benefit from taurine supplementation.
Taurine supports normal nerve function. This study shows that taurine reduces the release of adrenaline and supports normal dopamine levels. This has a calming effect that helps dogs to focus, which is why taurine is one of the key ingredients in maxxicalm.
Inositol (sometimes called Vitamin B8) is one of the B complex vitamins (though not officially recognized as vitamin as it can be synthesized in the body from glucose).
Inositol is present in all body tissue but with the highest concentration in the brain, heart and eye lens.
Inositol has calming effects as it is involved in the production and action of neurotransmitters (chemicals that transmit messages between nerve cells).
Inositol is involved in how the brain’s messengers (neurotransmitters) such as serotonin work. That is why it is used in calming supplements to support calm, balanced behaviour (Health Supplement Nutritional Guide).
What is chamomile? Chamomile is a herb that has been used traditionally for centuries to settle stomachs, support sleep and support calm. It has a mild relaxing effect for people and pets alike.
Chamomile is commonly used in calming aids for dogs to support relaxation. It is also good for dogs whose tummies get upset when they are over-excited.
Passion flower (passionflower) is an evergreen climbing plant that has been used traditionally for centuries. It is a calming herb, traditionally used to support relaxation, restful sleep and a settled mind.
Passion flower is a popular ingredient in calming supplements for people and pets (WebMD).
Theanine is an amino acid. L-theanine is the form that has been used as supplement but it is found almost exclusively in green tea plants.
Theanine has a chemical structure that is similar to glutamate, a naturally occurring amino acid that helps transmit nerve impulses in the brain.
Theanine seems to protect the body from excess level of glutamate, i.e. helps regulate the transmission of nerve impulses in the brain.
L-theanine is an amino acid that supports calm, focused behaviour, without causing drowsiness. It has been widely studied in people for relaxation and focus (How Stuff Works).
Thiamine, or Vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex. Vitamin B1 is found in many foods, e.g. yeast, cereal grains, beans, nuts, and meat.
Thiamine is absorbed from the diet through the small intestine and is a key component of effective carbohydrate metabolism. It is not stored in the body so increased activity, stress, illnesses, can deplete its levels in the body.
Tissues with high-energy requirements, such as the brain, can be severely affected by thiamine deficiency.
Magnesium is a mineral that is important in more than 300 chemical reactions that keep the body working properly.
Food that is high in fiber is generally high in magnesium.
Magnesium can lower muscle tension and help maintain healthy nerve transmission, making it good ingredient in any calming supplement for dogs.
maxxicalm can be given as a treat or put in your dog’s meal, whatever your dog prefers. Administer during or after your dog has eaten to reduce the chance of gastrointestinal upset.
For maximum results, it is recommended to divide the daily dosage between two servings (ideally no more than 8 – 10 hours apart if possible). This helps maximize the absorption of the ingredients and ensures a more balanced calming effect over the 24-hour period.
For some dogs though it can help to distribute the dosage differently through the day (morning, afternoon and evening for example, or perhaps an hour or so before the times the dog needs it most). Obviously, every dog is different and you know your dog best, so you may want to try different options and experiment to see what you feel works best.
maxxicalm is recommended to be taken on a daily basis either ongoing or a few weeks prior to any “dreaded” event.
Recommended dosage is shown at the back of the label (1 tablet per 1O kg / 25 lb body weight daily).
These are general guidelines. However, how much each dog needs daily often depends on the severity of their particular issues. And since maxxicalm contains only natural ingredients, it is also safe in slightly higher dosages than the general guidelines we provide.
So, after trying your dog on the guideline recommended dosage for a week or so, if you feel your dog could benefit from a little extra and providing it is well tolerated, you can safely increase the dosage slightly for a period of time. You can always reduce it back down later.
Alternatively, if you feel your dog could benefit from a little more just at specific times when more anxious, you can safely give a little extra just at those times. For example, before taking him to the Vet or leaving him home alone. If you do want to do this, we would recommend giving the extra approximately an hour before you feel it is needed.
If you would like any additional support or advice, please contact us directly and we will do everything we can to support you.
Calming aids can help anxious dogs feel more relaxed and cope better in situations they find stressful. It is important to remember that a calming aid is NOT a ‘cure’ in itself, but an aid to help dogs relax enough that their owners can work with them more easily.
For the best results, use a calming aid together with training, desensitisation and counter-conditioning, plus some simple changes in your dog’s environment. You will get better results, and faster.
maxxicalm comes with a free training guide (eBook) with advice on a wide range of fears and behaviour issues, tips on behaviour change and the role of the owner.
It can vary how long it takes for any supplement to work. And in the case of natural calming aids, as they are not sedatives, the effects are gentler and it can vary how long it takes to see visible results.
It depends on the dog, what the issue is, how severe it is and what other strategies the owner is using alongside. Some owners see immediate results, but for others it can take longer.
Most dogs enjoy the taste of maxxicalm and will happily eat the tablets like treats. Others prefer them mixed with their food. However, there are of course always exceptions.
Some dogs can be sensitive to new things being added to their diet, especially if they are older or are generally picky eaters, and sometimes it can take a few attempts for them to get used to a new taste or texture. In those cases, it can help to get them used to the taste gradually by starting with a very small amount and working back up to the maintenance dose slowly.
If you have any issues at all in getting your dog to accept maxxicalm, please be in touch and we will do everything we can to assist you. Because your dog cannot benefit from our product if he is not taking it.
Yes, you can use maxxicalm for the rest of your dog’s life. maxxicalm calming aid for dogs contains only natural calm supplement ingredients which are safe for long term use. However, we always recommend discussing the use of any supplement with your Vet.
maxxicalm can be beneficial in the following circumstances:
Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly if there is anything we can do to assist you. Sometimes it can help to discuss different strategies with other dog owners. We may also be able to offer you some practical advice about dosages and administration.
If you feel our product is not working for your dog with our support, then we will happily refund your first bottle. Because we both want the same, for our product to help your dog to relax and make it easier for you to work with your dog on his issues.
