Monday, September 4, 2023

3 Tips to Help Your Pet with Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Relaxation

Help revitalize your pet's relaxation this Labor Day with these quick and easy tips on diet, gut health and lifestyle changes.

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Our beloved pets can experience anxiety, much like we do, but there are straightforward actions you can take to enhance their relaxation and overall happiness.

The food your pet consumes can significantly influence their mood by impacting the composition of their gut flora. Ensuring they have a balanced diet and the right gut support is vital as they transition from puppy-hood to old age. Exercise plays a key role in helping our pets feel their best, allowing them to expend physical and mental energy. Additionally, a daily regimen of probiotics and prebiotics can aid in maintaining your furry friend's gut health, ensuring that harmful pathogens and bad bacteria are kept in check, thus preserving their energy and mood.

In this email, we'll delve into three essential strategies to enhance your pet's well-being. Below, you'll find three valuable tips that, when combined with prebiotic and probiotic supplementation, will contribute to your pet's relaxation and overall vitality.


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3 Ways to Decrease Anxiety in Pets

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#1 Nutritional Support. Your pet's diet plays a crucial role in their overall health and mood. Consider incorporating foods rich in polyphenols and Omega-3 fatty acids into their meals. These nutrients have been linked to reduced anxiety in dogs. Some recommended options include: berries, chia seeds and leafy green vegetables.

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#2 Mental and Physical Stimulation. Exercise is essential for pets, but mental stimulation is equally important. Engage your furry friend in recreational games such as hide-and-seek or treasure hunts, especially if you have a cat. Nina Ottosson's interactive games for pets are also fantastic options to keep them mentally sharp and happy.

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Different breeds and personalities require various forms of stimulation. Some may benefit from agility training, fly-ball, or herding, while others might enjoy weight pulling, playing at the park, or socializing with other dogs. Even simple games of fetch or wrestling can do wonders for their mood.

Cats also need both physical and mental stimulation. Regular playtime has been shown to make cats happier, which, in turn, can enhance your bond with them.

#3 Gut Health and Probiotics

The gut-brain connection is real, even in pets. Supporting your pet's gut health can significantly impact their mood and anxiety levels. Consider adding high-quality probiotic supplements to their diet, specifically those containing Lactobacillus plantarum. This strain has been studied for its ability to reduce anxiety and aggression in pets.

By improving gut microbiome balance, it can positively affect their serotonin levels, addressing issues such as barking, separation anxiety, and destructive behavior.

Additionally, probiotics with competitive activity, such as Bacillus subtilis, can help maintain a balanced gut microbiome by crowding out harmful bacteria, leading to a healthier gut-brain connection.

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By implementing these strategies tailored to your pet's needs, you can help them lead a happier, more relaxed life. Remember, each pet is unique, so experiment to see what works best for your furry companion.


For more information and additional resources, feel free to explore the references in our blog or check out our Premium Pet Probiotic Restore M3® which contains six helpful probiotic strains and three prebiotic strains

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