AVOCA DRIVE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
At Avoca Drive Animal Hospital, we understand that your pet’s emotional health is just as important as their physical health. That’s why we incorporate pheromones into our daily practice. These natural chemicals have a significant influence on how animals feel, particularly in stressful situations, and we’ve seen the positive effects firsthand.
Pheromones are naturally occurring chemicals that animals use to communicate with one another. Pets, like dogs and cats, release these chemicals to signal emotions such as comfort, fear, or even to form bonds with others. For example, dogs emit appeasement pheromones to signal friendliness, while cats release maternal pheromones when nursing.
Through extensive research, scientists have developed synthetic versions of these pheromones that can be used to help calm pets during times of stress. These synthetic pheromones are designed to mimic the calming signals animals naturally produce, such as the dog-appeasing pheromone and the cat-facial pheromone, which pets release when they rub their faces against surfaces.
These synthetic pheromones are safe for your pet and effective at reducing stress and anxiety. They work by binding to specific receptors in the nose and brain, triggering neural pathways that help pets feel relaxed, comfortable, and less anxious.
At our Fear Free Certified® Veterinary Hospital, we use pheromones in various ways: diffusers in the waiting area, sprays for pets’ collars, and more. The result? A noticeable improvement in your pet's behaviour, especially during visits, which are often stressful for animals. We’ve witnessed firsthand how calming pheromones create a safer, more welcoming environment for our furry friends.
Reducing your pet’s anxiety doesn’t just help them feel better emotionally—it can also improve their physical health. Stress and anxiety cause cortisol levels to rise, which can have negative effects on your pet’s immune system and overall health. By calming your pet’s stress with pheromones, you are not only improving their mental state but also supporting their physical well-being.
If your pet experiences stress during veterinary visits, travel, or encounters with new pets, we invite you to try pheromone therapy with us. It’s a safe, natural, and effective solution that can make a significant difference in your pet’s life. Visit Avoca Drive Animal Hospital for a free in-hospital sample of our pheromone products with one of our nurses, tailored to your specific needs, and let us help you improve your pet's emotional well-being. Together, we can ensure that your pet leads a healthier, happier life.
