Remember, every pet is unique, and what works for one might not work for another. If you’re unsure about which product is right for your pet, oryou have any concerns about using any of these products in combination with your pet’s medication, don’t hesitate to reach out to your vet for guidance . Four other parameters describing elementary behaviours (mandatory for animal survival) were scored, from 0 (normal/regular) to 2 (very disturbed) according to their intensity or frequency: sleep (normal to agitated), appetite (normal/regular to disturbed), drinking (normal/regular to high water consumption) and mood (happy to sad). Contains L-theanine, an amino acid present in green tea that promotes relaxation without causing drowsiness 2 Use Anxitane S - 50 mg tablets. Long-term administration: 1/2 tablet twice daily. Episodic administration: 1/2 tablet 12 hours and 2 hours before the event and tablet every 6 hours during the event. Song CH, Jung JH, Oh JS, Kim KS. Effects of Theanine on the Release of Brain Alpha Wave in Adult Males. Korean J Nutr. 2003;36(9):918–23 [Korean].

Juneja LR, Chu DC, Okubo T, Nagato Y, Yokogoshi H. L-theanine-a unique amino acid of green tea and its relaxation effect in humans. Trends Food Sci Technol. 1999;10:199–204. ADAPTIL also have a spray that can provide help outside the home, when travelling in the car or visiting the vet. It can also be used inside. For example, you could spray it on the blankets in your dog’s new den on firework night.Einöther SJ, Martens VE. Acute effects of tea consumption on attention and mood. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013;98(6 Suppl):1700S–8S. Nobre AC, Anling R, Owen GN. L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2008;17(suppl 1):167–168.

The main reasons for inclusion were stress-related behavioural signs (hypervigilance, nervousness, fear) in 79% of the cases and inappropriate elimination (45% of the cases) while aggressiveness (24% of the cases) and stress-induced functional/organic signs (mainly changes in feeding or drinking behaviour; 21% of the cases) occurred less often (Table 1). The median (range) age of onset of undesirable behaviours/signs was 1 (0.2–12) year with 67% and 15% of the cats starting to show issues before the age of 1 and from adoption, respectively. In 42% of the cats, such behaviours had been stable since their onset, but had worsened over time in another 58% of the cats. Scores of stress-related parameters Yokogosi H, Kobayashi M, Mochizuki M, Terashima T. Effect of theanine, r-glutamylethylamide, on brain monoamines and striatal dopamine release in conscious rats. Neurochem Res. 1998;23:667–673.In humans, L-theanine has been shown to facilitate the generation of alpha waves in the brain that are indicative of a relaxed, awake and alert state, without promoting drowsiness [ 2, 7, 8, 9]. L-theanine would also help regulate the physiological parameters usually increased during stressful events (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate, cortisol secretion), which further contributes to the stress-reducing effects [ 9, 10, 11, 12]. L-theanine’s relaxing effect has also been shown in dogs with fear of humans [ 13] or storms [ 14]. After 1 or 2 months of L-theanine administration (twice a day), fearful reactions were reduced. Finally, L-theanine would enable the increase of learning capacities [ 15, 16]. L-theanine is used to help reduce anxiety in dogs. A study on 5 beagles showed that beagles treated with L-theanine interacted with humans more than the placebo group, and other studies have shown evidence for its effectiveness in other animals such as cats. Although the relaxing activity of L-theanine has been shown in humans, laboratory animals and dogs, it has not been published in cats. Cats can show undesirable behaviours when experiencing stressful events, such as urinary marking of furnitures and household structures, excessive scratching, aggressiveness and overgrooming. In addition to these behavioural changes, stress can also lead to recurring physical conditions such as emotional (often qualified as idiopathic) cystitis, chronic digestive signs (vomiting, diarrhoea) and disturbed eating behaviours [ 22, 23, 24]. From the pet owner’s stand point, the most unwanted behaviours are urinary marking [ 25, 26] and excessive scratching [ 27], which are usually the first signs of discomfort. Before the situation worsens and requires medication, it would be useful to determine if an oral supplement containing L-theanine can reduce stress-related behaviours as in the other species studied so far. Kobayashi A, Nagato Y, Aoi N, Juneja LR, Kim M, Yamamoto T, Sugimoto S. Effects of l-theanine on the release of α-brain waves in human volunteers. Nippon Nogeikagaku Kaishi. 1998;72:153–7. A behavioural examination based on 20 parameters - rated from 0 to 3 - was performed by the veterinarian, according to the owner’s statement. Those parameters included:

YuMove Calming Care Dog and YuMove Calming Care Cat are premium calming supplements for stressed or anxious dogs and cats. Made by Lintbells, these triple-action products offer natural support for your pet. They combine scientifically proven ingredients to support natural calming pathways in the brain. Sugiyama T, Sadzuka Y. Theanine and glutamate transport inhibitors enhance the antitumor efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2003;1653:47–59. faq_q1: Hvilken type Anxitane™ passer til mit kæledyr? faq_a1: • Anxitane™ S anvendes til katte og små hunde under 10 kgHorwitz DF. Behavioral and environmental factors associated with elimination behavior problems in cats: a retrospective study. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 1997;52(1):129–37. L-theanine (found in Composure and Anxitane) is a type of amino acid with some evidence to show it is effective at reducing anxiety in dogs. Because of its safety, and the low risk of side effects, it is a popular remedy for owners who don’t want to give their dog medicines like Xanax. It is thought to increase levels of dopamine and GABA in the brain, though there is differing opinions on how the substance affects serotonin levels. These chemicals play a role in mood, and can affect how anxious a dog feels. Nathan PJ, Lu K, Gray M. The neuropharmacology of L-theanine (N-Ethyl-L-Glutamine): a possible neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing agent. J Herb Pharmacother. 2006;6(2):21–30.