Stop Stress tablets 2 for cats 15 tablets 200 mg each

How the drugs work

Anti-stress medications are intended to correct behavior, increase resistance to adverse external conditions, calm, and suppress fear. Phenibut regulates the processes of excitation and inhibition in the central nervous system. Motherwort and skullcap have anticonvulsant and antispasmodic effects, slow the heartbeat, and normalize sleep. Peony extract increases the body's resistance to lack of oxygen, hop cones anesthetize and have a hypnotic effect.

Medicines are contraindicated in pregnant, lactating cats and bitches, as well as animals suffering from diabetes, urogenital diseases, and mammary tumors.

↑ Contraindications and overdose

Contraindications to the use of this medicine may be intolerance to the components, an allergic reaction, as well as problems with the genitourinary system. If an animal has cancer or diabetes, then you should not give it drops either. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are also a contraindication. In any case, it is advisable to consult a specialist.

An overdose of Stop Stress is noticeable by the following symptoms:

• Vomiting and nausea.
• Drowsiness and lethargy.
• Low pressure.
• Disturbances in the functioning of the kidneys of the gastrointestinal tract.

Treatment in such cases is symptomatic, and gastric lavage is mandatory. This is quite enough.

Stop-Stress drops

Drops are produced in bottles of 10 ml for cats and 15 ml for dogs.

Cost in August 2021 - 222 rubles.

Drops are used to relieve stress during exhibitions, when moving, grooming, traveling in a car, changing habitats, changing diet. The medicine is given 2 times a day, on the root of the tongue or behind the cheek. For cats, 1 drop is dosed per 1 kg of weight, for dogs - 2.

The drug is started 3-5 days before the stressful event and continues 1-4 days after it. If you have to travel by car and your pet is prone to motion sickness, the drug is given in advance. The duration of taking anti-stress drops is determined by the doctor in accordance with the individual characteristics of the animal. The maximum permissible amount of drops taken is no more than 28 days in a row.

Anti-stress drug for cats

STOP-STRESS TABLETS Aminophenylbutyric acid + Medicinal Plants Excerptis (phenibut (aminophenylbutyric acid) + extracts of medicinal plants (rhizomes of valerian, catnip, motherwort, hops, skullcap Baikal). TRADE NAME OF THE STOP-STRESS TABLETS / STOP-STRESS TABUL ETTAE DOSAGE FORM Tablets for oral use. COMPOSITION AND FORM OF RELEASE - For cats (phenibut content 50 mg in 1 tablet weighing 120 mg), PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC GROUP Combined sedative drug. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES Phenibut, which is part of the drug, is a phenyl derivative of GABA and phenylethylamine (-amino- phenylbutyric acid hydrochloride). By enhancing inhibitory GABAergic processes, it affects the functional state by normalizing metabolism and influencing cerebral circulation. Having a pronounced stress-corrective effect, it ensures the normalization of excitation and inhibition processes in the central nervous system. The complex of medicinal plant extracts has an effect on animals have a mild calming effect. The combination of active components of Stop-Stress tablets has a calming effect on animals, reduces tension, fear, improves recovery and adaptive processes, and increases resistance to adverse environmental influences. In terms of the degree of impact on the body, stop-stress tablets are classified as low-hazard substances (hazard class 4 according to GOST 12.1.007-76); in recommended doses they do not have a mutagenic, carcinogenic or sensitizing effect.

• HAS AN EFFECTIVE AND GENTLE ACTION ON THE NERVOUS SYSTEM OF AN ANIMAL.
• FAST HEALING EFFECT.
• CONVENIENT TO USE AND DOSAGE.
• NOT ADDICTIVE.
• INDISPENSABLE FOR:
  - anxiety-neurotic conditions, - aggression for no apparent reason, - marking the territory with urine, - transportation, exhibitions, going out into nature, as well as for PREVENTION OF MOTION SICKNESS, - group keeping of animals, - long-term absence of the owner, - arrival of guests, etc. .

INDICATIONS FOR USE Stop-stress tablets are prescribed to reduce agitation and correct psychogenic behavior disorders in cats and dogs with stress, phobias, aggression for no apparent reason and with increased sexual arousal (together with contraceptive medications). CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindications for use are increased individual sensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug (including a history), diseases of the genitourinary system, tumors and diabetes. The drug should not be used by pregnant and lactating females. METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION AND DOSES The drug is administered to cats and dogs orally, forcefully on the root of the tongue or with a small amount of treat, taking into account body weight, type of nervous system and the degree of excitement of the animal 2 times a day according to the following scheme (the course of administering the drug is 15-20 days):

If there are signs of strong arousal and psychogenic behavioral disorders (aggression, fear, hyperactivity, excessive vocalization: barking, meowing, hypersexual behavior, urine marking, etc.), the course of administering the drug can be extended to 4 weeks. In planned stressful situations (transportation, exhibitions, grooming, arrival of guests, change of environment, etc.), the drug should be given 3-5 days before the stress and for 1-4 days after it (until the animal calms down). To prevent motion sickness, it is prescribed once 1-2 hours before the expected start of transportation of the animal. When severe symptoms of motion sickness (vomiting) occur, taking the drug is ineffective. To correct behavior during sexual activity, STOP-STRESS tablets are used in the same doses together with contraceptive medications. The duration of the course of use depends on the individual sensitivity of the animals and the degree of their excitability. If psychogenic manifestations occur again in animals, the course of administration is repeated in the same doses. SIDE EFFECTS There are, as a rule, no side effects or complications when using the drug in accordance with these instructions. In case of increased individual sensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug, in rare cases, drowsiness or agitation, irritability, nausea, and allergic reactions are possible. In such cases, the use of the drug is stopped and symptomatic and desensitizing therapy is prescribed. OVERDOSE In case of a significant overdose, the animal may experience drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, impaired renal function and gastrointestinal tract. In these cases, it is necessary to rinse the stomach, prescribe enterosorbents and symptomatic drugs in accordance with the instructions for their use. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS In rare cases, when the drug is first taken, the animal may experience drowsiness and nausea, which resolve spontaneously and do not require the use of medications. If one or more doses of the drug are missed, its use is resumed in the same dosage and according to the same regimen. INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINES Stop stress drops, when used together, enhance and prolong the effect of tranquilizers, neuroleptics and anticonvulsants. STORAGE CONDITIONS In sealed manufacturer's packaging, separate from food and feed, in a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature from 0 ° C to 25 ° C. The medicine should be stored in places inaccessible to children and animals. SHELF LIFE The shelf life of the medicinal product in a closed package, subject to storage conditions, is 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Stop-Stress tablets

Stop-Stress 2 tablets contain 100 mg of phenibut and are intended for small to medium-sized cats or dogs. Stop-Stress 5 pills contain 250 mg of phenibut and are intended for giant dogs. The concentration of auxiliary components is proportional to the percentage of the main active ingredient. The drugs are produced in boxes of 15 or 20 tablets.

Price in August 2021 - 305 rub.

Tablets are given forcibly, twice a day, on the root of the tongue or with a treat. The approximate single dosage is given in the table:

The average duration of use of the drug is 2–3 weeks. In case of severe overexcitation - loud meowing, continuous barking, marking of territory - the course of treatment is extended to 4 weeks.

When should it be given?

It is difficult for people who have never owned cats, dogs or other animals to imagine that they are susceptible to stress. Yes, such situations are quite specific for cats. Therefore, knowing when to give Stop Stress to your cat is very important.

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First, you should think about what situations are stressful for an animal? First of all this :

• the owner's departure for a long period of time,
• moving to a new place of residence,
• visiting a clinic or exhibition,
• arrival of guests (for the most modest and unsociable cats)

However, some owners also give a sedative during a regular trip - if the animal does not tolerate the road well and is very nauseous. Stop stress will help in this situation too.

It can also be used in any other situation to prevent over-excitement, which could cause the animal to harm itself or others.

How to use it?

When the conversation turns to the use of any drugs - psychogenic or otherwise - by cats, the question always arises - how to force the animal to swallow the medicine? Yes, it contains valerian extract. Usually cats enjoy it with pleasure, but they do not accept Stop Stress voluntarily. Therefore, you have to be cunning.

First of all, you can take a small amount of treat (so that your pet eats it all, without any residue) and add the calculated amount of the drug to it. Unlike some other medications, Stop Stress can be mixed with food.

If the cat refuses to eat or there is simply no time for it, you can act more roughly and simply - having secured the cat, open its mouth and drop the required number of drops on the base of the tongue. The easiest way to do this is to use a pipette or a small syringe without a needle. If a cat can spit out tablets, then this method will definitely not work with drops.

A little about contraindications

Any drug, even the safest one, has certain contraindications, which are very important to learn about before you start using it. Of course, the instructions for using drops list all the cases when it is better not to use them. Therefore, read it carefully so as not to harm your beloved cat.

First of all, Stop Stress drops cannot be used if the cat is pregnant or nursing kittens. As mentioned above, one of the main components is phenibut. This drug has a teratogenic effect. Simply put, its use can cause congenital or acquired developmental defects in kittens.

It is also highly undesirable to give drops to kittens under one year of age. Otherwise, it may affect the development of the nervous system.

More drops of Stop Stress should not be given to animals suffering from the following diseases:

• oncological formations,
• diabetes,
• urethritis, cystitis and other pathologies of the genitourinary system.

How does stop stress affect a cat’s central nervous system?

Regardless of the form of the medicine (drops or tablets), it has the same effect on an excited animal and has a calming effect, working as a tranquilizer.

Taking the medicine gives stable positive dynamics:

• has an antioxidant effect;
• normalizes metabolic processes in the nervous system;
• improves cerebral circulation;
• accelerates the movement of blood through the carotid artery;
• superficially affects vascular tone.

The foot stress reliever has a cumulative effect, so it is taken in courses. As a result, your pet will become calmer, anxiety, causeless excitement and irritation will disappear. The animal’s brain will develop a stable, stable response to stressful situations.

Overdose symptoms and side effects

Even if you read the instructions very carefully, accurately adjust the required dose and take into account all possible consequences, there is always a risk of overdose - it is enough to give just a few milligrams more of the drug.

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It is very easy to recognize. The cat experiences a decrease in blood pressure and, as a result, drowsiness. In case of particularly severe drug poisoning, vomiting may occur. Of course, in such conditions, you should immediately stop taking Stop Stress and significantly reduce the dose in the future. To eliminate the consequences of an overdose, the cat should be given a gastric lavage, and then fed with enterosorbents - for example, white coal.

With normal intake, the risk of side effects is almost completely eliminated and is a consequence of individual intolerance - allergies. To solve the problem, you need to lavage the stomach and use adsorbents, and then use antihistamines - half a tablet of Cetrin or Loratadine will do.