anxiety & aggression support
This is the personal story of our loveable and sweet office dog, Pacino who’s pet parent is our pet expert, Anna. Learn all about Anna and Pacino’s experience with autism in dogs in Anna’s own words.
The Story Of Pacino
Enter Pacino, 10 weeks old when I brought her into my home to a Rottweiler mix, a Pit Bull, a cat, and an Amazon parrot.
Pacino’s First Days Home
Upon bringing her into my home, she was immediately different once my other two dogs (Dayton and Marley) came bounding over to greet this new pupper in their home. She casually walked around them, passing under their legs, and explored her new home, tail in the air. Your average puppy so I thought, just was a wee bit nervous due to the changes I assumed.
On our walks, she was terrified. Tail between her legs and using only her sense of sight rather than smell to survey the environment. Now, most dog parents know that a pooch should also be using their sense of smell as a dog who uses only their sense of sight is often a nervous/aggressive dog. Try as I might, our quick “potty training” walks turned into 45 minute walks just trying to get her to adapt to her environment and go potty. I figured it was ok, she will grow out of this.
At the dog park for the first 4 months, she would sit under the bench or between my legs (not scared) and just watch all the other dogs play, fetch and chase one another. Then one day she sauntered up to a lovely Boston Great Dane and it changed! From that day forward she is the queen of the dog park, greeting every dog as they enter and just having a good time.
Walks With Pacino
As time went on, she started to notice everything. Someone in an apartment building two buildings over had erected a sun umbrella on their balcony, she would not take her eyes off of it until we walked out of sight. It became more apparent that something was different about my girl when there was an open house sign installed on the lawn of a building we walked past every day and she refused to walk past it. Now I know most people would tug their dog and help them pull through it, however, Pacino was literally NOT ok. I felt it was best to cross the street and not push her to the point of hating her walks more so than she already did.
Now keep in mind, she loves being at home, being in the office with me every day at work, at the dog park, the beach, and car rides as well. I’ve joked that if I had a teleporter for her, that her life would be perfect as she just hates “getting” to where she wants to go. She is not a fan of the traveling part but the end result is great!
Suspecting Autism in Pacino
At two years old, this had not improved. I spoke to my veterinarian and he mentioned that there is a possibility of autism in dogs but they’ve been exploring this since the 1960s without conclusive evidence. This is mostly due to the fact we are unable to diagnose symptoms of being “non-verbal” etc as we can in humans. We left it at that and as time went on a couple of other incidents arose.
It was agreed upon by the two veterinarians that she is a candidate for autism in dogs.
I live in an apartment building and a neighbor had a party. Well someone had left a plastic wine glass on the back stairs and when I took Pacino out in the morning, she saw it and would not walk past it. Much like outside, I will not push her limits when I can tell it’s going to be more stressful to do so. I took her out the front stairs instead. Well, she wouldn’t go potty for 3 days after breaking her routine! I called my veterinarian and also had a consultation with another regarding her behaviors and reactions. It was agreed upon by the two veterinarians that she is a candidate for autism in dogs. I was advised to keep her routine the same, to not push her limits when scared/averse to going somewhere or past something. Although she’ll be “nervous” there really is no cure, and keeping things the same for her will ensure she has a sense of security in all places she goes.
When she was 3 years old, I purchased a new couch. Well didn’t that send her over the edge and she wouldn’t enter my living room for 5 days!
Supporting Pacino
All in all, my baby Pacino has taught me patience and made me very aware of my surroundings! We have many adventures together, she is my shadow and goes everywhere with me as my emotional support doggo. We are aware of each other’s quirks and support each other to get through this crazy thing called life. She’s got to be the most patient member of my pack that I’ve ever had, she’s kind to all other animals and loves her people once she gets to know them (she can definitely be bought with snacks).
She’s brilliant and tends to know things before her humans (energy of certain people, storms, and such). She’s rather taken with random items in the house such as when the cats bring in leaves or the parrot (George) throws a new toy on the floor. She inspects it, observes it, and will remember exactly where it is/was. She still stares at that stair that had the wine glass and she’s now over 7.5 years old!
Supplements For Mental Health
After consultation with my veterinarian, I chose to add Lesstress from NHV to her daily regimen. It took a wee bit of time given her predisposition to anxiety and nervousness, but after about 5-6 weeks, I noticed a very great improvement in her while walking to and from work and our other outings. We use this long-term given her autism and it’s been a great support!
Symptoms of Autism
Some of the symptoms associated with autism in dogs are:
- Anxiety outdoors/social situations
- Sensitivity to new people’s attention, light, and sounds
- Distress from breaking routine
- Adapting to new situations
- Repetitive behaviors (tail chasing)
If you have any questions about supporting a pet that exhibits these behaviors, reach out to our pet experts for tips on supporting them.
Matricalm for Dogs
Support for Anxiety and Aggressive Behavior
buy 2 and save $3
3 month supply for a small to medium size pet
Help calm your dog with Matricalm, a supplement for relaxing nervousness and aggressive behavior in canines through herbal ingredients.
- Helps calm aggression
- Safe for dogs and puppies
- Reduces agitation
- All-natural & vet-approved
Help calm your dog with Matricalm, a supplement for relaxing nervousness and aggressive behavior in canines through herbal ingredients.
- Helps calm aggression
- Safe for dogs and puppies
- Reduces agitation
- All-natural & vet-approved
A Calming Supplement for Dogs
Dogs can become anxious or aggressive when exposed to other animals or to people they are unfamiliar with. Separation from an owner or a move to a new home can also trigger troubling symptoms including excessive barking, chewing, and inappropriate urination. A calming dog supplement can help your pet through these situations.
How Matricalm Calms Your Dog
Matricalm is formulated with powerful, natural ingredients that will help put your dog at ease. Ingredients like Chamomile, Passion Flower, and Hops have non-addictive sedative properties.
Ingredients like Lemon Balm and Valerian are especially helpful in easing anxiety. Your dog will find it easier to behave during times of stress, and may even be more receptive to training.
Use Matricalm to help ease anxiety in your dog, as a supplement for dog aggression, and to help reduce excitability in your pet.
Help Calm Your Dog Naturally
NHV supplements are formulated with all-natural ingredients by expert veterinarians with 20+ years of experience. They’re perfectly fine to take together with prescribed medications. Try Matricalm, the natural calming supplement for dogs, and see the difference it makes for you and your pet.
- item number
- PH1100d
- weight
- 0.7
- volume
- 3.4 fl. oz. (100ml)
- form
- liquid
- life stages
- adult, senior, puppy
- made in
- canada
Chamomile – Contains sedative properties.
Passion Flower – An effective, non-addictive sedative.
Lemon Balm – An aromatic herb used for nervous disorders, excitability, and anxiety.
Valerian – Stops heart palpitations, relaxes spasms, relieves pain, and regulates the nervous system.
Hops – Eases tension and anxiety in pets.
Pet's Weight Dosage
To be taken twice daily. All NHV supplements are designed to be used together, and can, therefore, be given at once for convenience.
Select your pet's weight to determine the correct dose.
To be taken twice daily. Determine your pet’s weight and then use the easy chart below to determine the correct dose. This is the minimum dosage.
Pet's Weight Dosage
0 - 15 lb = 0.5 ml
16 - 30 lb = 1.0 ml
31 - 45 lb = 1.5 ml
46 - 60 lb = 2.0 ml
61 - 75 lb = 2.5 ml
Over 75 lb = 3.0 ml
How to Administer
Shake well before use.
The easiest method is to use the dropper provide and places the drops into your pet’s food or favorite treat. You can also use the dropper and squirt directly into the pet’s mouth.
Some pets can be finicky, if this occurs consider hiding the drops in foods most pet’s love such as fish, chicken or yogurt or a favorite treat. If your pet only eats dry food then soak a few kibbles at feeding time.
For Best Results
Herbal dietary supplements are beneficial to the health and wellbeing of your pet and are safe for long-term use. Every pet responds to natural herbal supplements differently, therefore it is important to be consistent and administer the product daily. Supplements generally take two to four weeks to take effect, however this will vary from one animal to the next.
Product Storage
All NHV Natural Pet Products are pure herbal extracts and contain no artificial additives, preservatives or coloring. Shelf life after opening is 6 months and must be refrigerated after opening.
Cautions and Contraindications
Do not use Matricalm in pregnant or nursing animals.
Speak to your vet before using our products. A second visit is recommended if your pet’s condition does not improve, or deteriorates after continued use of the supplements.
All information provided by NHV Natural Pet Products is for educational purposes only.
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Description
A Calming Supplement for Dogs
Dogs can become anxious or aggressive when exposed to other animals or to people they are unfamiliar with. Separation from an owner or a move to a new home can also trigger troubling symptoms including excessive barking, chewing, and inappropriate urination. A calming dog supplement can help your pet through these situations.
How Matricalm Calms Your Dog
Matricalm is formulated with powerful, natural ingredients that will help put your dog at ease. Ingredients like Chamomile, Passion Flower, and Hops have non-addictive sedative properties.
Ingredients like Lemon Balm and Valerian are especially helpful in easing anxiety. Your dog will find it easier to behave during times of stress, and may even be more receptive to training.
Use Matricalm to help ease anxiety in your dog, as a supplement for dog aggression, and to help reduce excitability in your pet.
Help Calm Your Dog Naturally
NHV supplements are formulated with all-natural ingredients by expert veterinarians with 20+ years of experience. They’re perfectly fine to take together with prescribed medications. Try Matricalm, the natural calming supplement for dogs, and see the difference it makes for you and your pet.
- item number
- PH1100d
- weight
- 0.7
- volume
- 3.4 fl. oz. (100ml)
- form
- liquid
- life stages
- adult, senior, puppy
- made in
- canada
-
Ingredients
Chamomile – Contains sedative properties.
Passion Flower – An effective, non-addictive sedative.
Lemon Balm – An aromatic herb used for nervous disorders, excitability, and anxiety.
Valerian – Stops heart palpitations, relaxes spasms, relieves pain, and regulates the nervous system.
Hops – Eases tension and anxiety in pets.
-
Dosage
Pet's Weight Dosage
To be taken twice daily. All NHV supplements are designed to be used together, and can, therefore, be given at once for convenience.
Select your pet's weight to determine the correct dose.
To be taken twice daily. Determine your pet’s weight and then use the easy chart below to determine the correct dose. This is the minimum dosage.
Pet's Weight Dosage
0 - 15 lb = 0.5 ml
16 - 30 lb = 1.0 ml
31 - 45 lb = 1.5 ml
46 - 60 lb = 2.0 ml
61 - 75 lb = 2.5 ml
Over 75 lb = 3.0 ml
How to Administer
Shake well before use.
The easiest method is to use the dropper provide and places the drops into your pet’s food or favorite treat. You can also use the dropper and squirt directly into the pet’s mouth.Some pets can be finicky, if this occurs consider hiding the drops in foods most pet’s love such as fish, chicken or yogurt or a favorite treat. If your pet only eats dry food then soak a few kibbles at feeding time.
For Best Results
Herbal dietary supplements are beneficial to the health and wellbeing of your pet and are safe for long-term use. Every pet responds to natural herbal supplements differently, therefore it is important to be consistent and administer the product daily. Supplements generally take two to four weeks to take effect, however this will vary from one animal to the next.Product Storage
All NHV Natural Pet Products are pure herbal extracts and contain no artificial additives, preservatives or coloring. Shelf life after opening is 6 months and must be refrigerated after opening.Cautions and Contraindications
Do not use Matricalm in pregnant or nursing animals.
Speak to your vet before using our products. A second visit is recommended if your pet’s condition does not improve, or deteriorates after continued use of the supplements.All information provided by NHV Natural Pet Products is for educational purposes only.
anxiety & aggression support
Matricalm for Cats
Matricalm for Cats
Natural Help for Stress Reduction, Anxiety Relief, Behavioral Problems, and Aggression in Cats
buy 2 and save $3
3 month supply for a small to medium size pet
Matricalm is an all-natural supplement that provides anxiety and stress relief in cats and promotes calm behavior.
- Vet-approved dietary support for anxiety and aggressive behavior
- Helps calm aggression
- Safe for cats and kittens
- Reduces agitation
Matricalm is an all-natural supplement that provides anxiety and stress relief in cats and promotes calm behavior.
- Vet-approved dietary support for anxiety and aggressive behavior
- Helps calm aggression
- Safe for cats and kittens
- Reduces agitation
Help reduce aggressive behavior and provide anxiety and stress relief for your cat with Matricalm, a natural herbal product designed to help reduce excitability in your pet. Cats can become anxious or aggressive when exposed to other animals or to people they are unfamiliar with. When this occurs they may hiss, scratch, howl, or urinate inappropriately.
It’s important to remember that a significant cause of illness in pets results from stress. Helping to keep your cat stress free can help keep them healthier for longer. NHV Pet Experts also often recommend Matricalm for cats dealing with FIV, cancer, kidney issues, hyperthyroidism, and more.
See how NHV Matricalm helped kitty Kima with yowling and stress.
- item number
- PH1100c
- weight
- 0.7
- volume
- 3.4 fl. oz. (100ml)
- form
- liquid
- life stages
- adult, senior, kitten
- made in
- canada
Chamomile – Contains sedative properties. Chamomile also helps the immune system and has a strong affinity for the nervous system.
Passion Flower – An effective, non-addictive sedative. It helps increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps cause a feeling of relaxation. Passion Flower also has strong anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
Lemon Balm – An aromatic herb used for nervous disorders, excitability, and anxiety. In addition, lemon balm helps lower blood pressure.
Valerian – Helps stop heart palpitations, relaxes spasms, relieves pain, and regulates the nervous system. Valerian also helps improve sleep latency and sleep quality.
Hops – Tension, anxiety, and stress relief in cats. Hops have traditionally been used to help with mood disturbances, such as restlessness and anxiety.
Pet's Weight Dosage
To be taken twice daily. All NHV supplements are designed to be used together, and can, therefore, be given at once for convenience.
Select your pet's weight to determine the correct dose.
To be taken twice daily. Determine your pet’s weight and then use the easy chart below to determine the correct dose. This is the minimum dosage.
Pet's Weight Dosage
0 - 15 lb = 0.5 ml
16 - 30 lb = 1.0 ml
31 - 45 lb = 1.5 ml
46 - 60 lb = 2.0 ml
61 - 75 lb = 2.5 ml
Over 75 lb = 3.0 ml
How to Administer
Shake well before use. The easiest method is to use the dropper provided and place the drops into your pet’s food or favorite treat. You can also use the dropper and squirt directly into the pet’s mouth.
Some pets can be finicky. If this occurs, consider hiding the drops in foods most pets love, such as fish, chicken, yogurt or a favorite treat. If your pet only eats dry food, then soak a few kibbles at feeding time.
For Best Results
Herbal dietary supplements are beneficial to the health and well-being of your pet and are safe for long-term use. Every pet responds to natural herbal supplements differently. Therefore, it is important to be consistent and administer the product daily. Supplements generally take two to four weeks to take effect; however, this interval will vary from one animal to the next.
Product Storage
All NHV Natural Pet Products are pure herbal extracts and contain no artificial additives, preservatives, or coloring. Shelf life after opening is six months, and it must be refrigerated after opening.
Cautions and Contraindications
Do not use Matricalm for cats as stress relief in pregnant or nursing animals. Speak to your vet before using our products. A second visit is recommended if your pet’s condition does not improve or deteriorates after the continued use of the supplements.
All information provided by NHV Natural Pet Products is for educational purposes only.
-
Description
Help reduce aggressive behavior and provide anxiety and stress relief for your cat with Matricalm, a natural herbal product designed to help reduce excitability in your pet. Cats can become anxious or aggressive when exposed to other animals or to people they are unfamiliar with. When this occurs they may hiss, scratch, howl, or urinate inappropriately.
It’s important to remember that a significant cause of illness in pets results from stress. Helping to keep your cat stress free can help keep them healthier for longer. NHV Pet Experts also often recommend Matricalm for cats dealing with FIV, cancer, kidney issues, hyperthyroidism, and more.
See how NHV Matricalm helped kitty Kima with yowling and stress.
- item number
- PH1100c
- weight
- 0.7
- volume
- 3.4 fl. oz. (100ml)
- form
- liquid
- life stages
- adult, senior, kitten
- made in
- canada
-
Ingredients
Chamomile – Contains sedative properties. Chamomile also helps the immune system and has a strong affinity for the nervous system.
Passion Flower – An effective, non-addictive sedative. It helps increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps cause a feeling of relaxation. Passion Flower also has strong anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
Lemon Balm – An aromatic herb used for nervous disorders, excitability, and anxiety. In addition, lemon balm helps lower blood pressure.
Valerian – Helps stop heart palpitations, relaxes spasms, relieves pain, and regulates the nervous system. Valerian also helps improve sleep latency and sleep quality.
Hops – Tension, anxiety, and stress relief in cats. Hops have traditionally been used to help with mood disturbances, such as restlessness and anxiety.
-
Dosage
Pet's Weight Dosage
To be taken twice daily. All NHV supplements are designed to be used together, and can, therefore, be given at once for convenience.
Select your pet's weight to determine the correct dose.
To be taken twice daily. Determine your pet’s weight and then use the easy chart below to determine the correct dose. This is the minimum dosage.
Pet's Weight Dosage
0 - 15 lb = 0.5 ml
16 - 30 lb = 1.0 ml
31 - 45 lb = 1.5 ml
46 - 60 lb = 2.0 ml
61 - 75 lb = 2.5 ml
Over 75 lb = 3.0 ml
How to Administer
Shake well before use. The easiest method is to use the dropper provided and place the drops into your pet’s food or favorite treat. You can also use the dropper and squirt directly into the pet’s mouth.
Some pets can be finicky. If this occurs, consider hiding the drops in foods most pets love, such as fish, chicken, yogurt or a favorite treat. If your pet only eats dry food, then soak a few kibbles at feeding time.
For Best Results
Herbal dietary supplements are beneficial to the health and well-being of your pet and are safe for long-term use. Every pet responds to natural herbal supplements differently. Therefore, it is important to be consistent and administer the product daily. Supplements generally take two to four weeks to take effect; however, this interval will vary from one animal to the next.
Product Storage
All NHV Natural Pet Products are pure herbal extracts and contain no artificial additives, preservatives, or coloring. Shelf life after opening is six months, and it must be refrigerated after opening.
Cautions and Contraindications
Do not use Matricalm for cats as stress relief in pregnant or nursing animals. Speak to your vet before using our products. A second visit is recommended if your pet’s condition does not improve or deteriorates after the continued use of the supplements.
All information provided by NHV Natural Pet Products is for educational purposes only.
Published: December 23, 2020