How do I use Zylkene?

For short term stress, e.g. kennelling, begin Zylkene one day before the anticipated stressful situation and continue for the duration of the stress.

Zylkene can help manage long-term stress. The initial period of use should 1 - 2 months, and can be repeated as required.

Behaviour modification techniques will also aid the management of stress related behavioural problems in dogs and cats.

Stress is a common problem in dogs and cats as well as ourselves, and is on the increase. There are many different causes and manifestations of stress. Many dogs and cats find it difficult to adapt to change - this can be a major source of stress for many animals. For some pets, even replacing furniture can be a stressful time.

What causes stress in pets?
Many common situations are stressful for our pets.
• Moving house
• New members of the household e.g. new pet or baby
• Multicat households
• Sudden noise e.g. fireworks, thunder
• Kennel or cattery visit
• Grooming
• Another cat moving into the territory

How do I know if my pet is stressed?
Our pets cannot tell us how they are feeling – but they can change their behaviour and let us know in this way. There are many different ways pets can show stress, and some are more easily recognised than others. Common expressions include:
• Changed demeanour or posture
• House soiling
• Changes the use of their environment e.g. stops entering a certain room
• Increased hiding or resting in a higher place (cats)
• Increased or decreased interaction with other people and/or other pets
• Habits such as excessive licking and grooming
• Changed routine e.g. appetite, sleeping, play

How does Zylkène help manage stress?
Zylkène is a natural product, proven to help manage stress in dogs and cats, and help them adapt to change. Zylkène can be used to manage both short and long term stress and has not been associated with any side effects. Zylkène is palatable and easy to give with food, and only needs to be given once daily. Most behaviour problems will also from behaviour modification techniques – your vet or behaviourist can give you a programme which is right for your pet.

Zylkene only needs to be given once daily, and is easy to give. Simply open the capsule, and mix the palatable powder with food or a treat. Alternatively, you can give the whole zylkene capsule should you wish. Wrapped in vivitreats it can be combined as a treat for your dogs.