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Denes Fact Sheet no.22:

DENES TRANQUIL PLUS TABLETS - HELPING WITH BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS

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INTRODUCTION

Over the past few years there has been a much greater recognition of the behavioural problems that can affect both cats and dogs. There are now a number of veterinary surgeons and behaviourists trained to help with problems of this type. Sometimes drugs are prescribed as part of the treatment, but natural remedies such as valerian and skullcap can often help.

This fact sheet provides details about the active herbal ingredients in Denes Tranquil Plus Tablets and outlines how they can help in resolving some of the more common behavioural problems in both cats and dogs. Some forms of epilepsy can also benefit from using herbal remedies of this type.

Herbal remedies have long been used to treat problems of this nature, in both man and in domestic animals. Several of the herbs we include in our Tranquil Plus Tablets were once used routinely by the veterinary profession. Notably, this included Skullcap, known in the past as "Mad Dog Weed", a colloquial name derived from its use in controlling frenzied canine behaviour.

Collectively, the herbs included in Tranquil Plus Tablets fall into the category that herbalists describe as nervines. Some of these are tonics, which strengthen the nervous system and are useful in situations where stress is evident. Some of the herbs have relaxing properties and will reduce levels of anxiety and excitability.

HERBS IN DENES Tranquil Plus TABLETS

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Valerian is well known for its relaxing and sedative properties. It is widely used in this context and is of most value in cases of excitability and anxiety. It also finds application in situations where a degree of tension or a state of hysteria is involved

Skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia)

This herb also reduces anxiety levels and has a general calming effect. Skullcap also acts as a tonic to the nervous system, providing a general boost where the system has been under stress. More specifically, it has been used successfully in the past to treat hysteria, nervous spasms and epilepsy (or fits)

Vervain (Verbina officinalis)

Vervain strengthens the nervous system and helps calm anxious animals. It is especially good for calming hysterical behaviour and is thought to have some effect in treating epilepsy.

Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita)

Chamomile is renown for its gentle, safe calming properties. it is often used to treat anxiety while it finds other uses in helping with gastritis, flatulence and indigestion.

 

MAIN USES AND INDICATIONS FOR DENES tranquil Plus TABLETS

Dogs

  • Anxiety
  • Excitability
  • General nervousness
  • Fear
  • In the control of aggression
  • Destructiveness
  • Hysteria
  • In the management of epilepsy
  • Car sickness
  • Heightened sexuality

Cats

  • Anxiety
  • Excitability
  • Nervousness
  • Fear
  • Over-grooming, linked with behavioural problems, such as stress or anxiety
  • Eczema, linked with stress situations
  • Spraying, where linked with nervousness or stress

Denes Tranquil Plus Tablets are slow to take full effect and it may take between 3 and 6 weeks for an improvement to be seen. Once the desired effect is achieved, it may be possible to reduce the dose gradually until your cat or dog is weaned off the tablets. Treatment can be continued safely for some time. Some animals will need to be on a low maintenance dose, depending on the individual animal and the nature of the problem. Where appropriate, the use of the remedy should be combined with specific professional help, such as behavioural advice. For further information contact:

APBC
Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors,
PO Box 46,
Worcester,
WR8 9YS.
Tel: 01386 751151
Fax: 01386 750743
Website: www.apbc.org.uk [link opens in a new window]

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