But why do common situations cause so much fear and stress?

Small changes, many of which we cannot control, are enough to trigger all the mechanisms of stress and fear. These mechanisms are all the more exaggerated according to some genetic characteristics, as well as past experiences that may have caused any type of threat. In the first contact with the threatening situation, the animal adopts an attitude of hypervigilance, trying to solve the problem immediately (escape, bark, etc).

As most threats do not disappear with the animal's response, it reacts with greater intensity, in an attempt to make the increase in this intensity disappear.

With the repetition of the threat/stimulus, the responses become immediate, automatic and increasingly intense. The animal even starts to react inappropriately to any stimulus (even of lesser intensity) or to normal situations, which refer them to these stress factors.

Short-term use of WeCalm® or occasional situations:

Anxiety about new environment: Kennel stay, moving house, new pet, new child or family member, separation or loneliness.
 
Noise fears and phobias: Fireworks, thunder, sirens, etc.
Situational stress : Car trips, visit to the vet or grooming .

Long-term use of WeCalm® or for behavioral problems:

Behavior problems: Inappropriate elimination (micturition and/or defecation in unusual places), gnawing on objects, vocalization or tail chasing.
Separation Anxiety: Signs destruction of objects, vocalization (barking or howling), loss of appetite.
Reaction to other animals, people or objects : Signs of aggression towards other animals, people (postman, strangers, etc.) and different objects.
Behavioral Therapies: The animal is progressively and gradually subjected to the previous situations. The learning process itself will be enhanced by the positive effect on dopamine and serotonin metabolism.

Use in specific events or situations:
Administer one to two hours before the event. It can be repeated if the desired effect is not achieved. The amount can be reduced according to the desired effect.

Long-term use and in behavioral problems:
Administer half the normal dose. The dose can be further reduced once the desired effects are achieved. In situations of greater stimulation, repeat the dose.
Store in a dry place in the original packaging and at a temperature below 25ºC.
Preserve from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.

Peptazine® - It is a hydrolyzed marine peptide with benzodiazepine-like effects on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and with sympathetic-adrenal activity. It promotes increased levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the hippocampus and hypothalamus. It thus promotes the control of anxiety and the learning process.
 
L-Theanine - It increases the levels of the neutrotransmitter GABA, fundamental in the regulation of central nervous system responses, namely those related to fear and anxiety. It also helps to increase serotonin and dopamine levels, and to reduce noradrenaline levels.
 
L-Tryptophan - It is one of serotonin, a neurotransmitter with functions in the regulation of attitude and mood.
It has been shown that low levels of serotonin are directly linked to greater stress, depression and
aggressiveness.
 
Vitamins B1, B3 and B6 - These vitamins contribute to the health of neurons and good brain function, reducing excitability and improving concentration. They are essential cofactors for the production and activity of several neurotransmitters, namely Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), critical in the conversion of 5-Hydroxytryptophan into otonin.

Composition per tablet of WeCalm®:

Fish Protein Hydrolyzate (Peptazine®) ---- 136 mg
L-Tryptophan ----------------------------------------------- -- 250 mg
L-Theanine ----------------------------------------------- --- 0.15 mg
Vitamin B1 ------------------------------------------------ -0.68 mg
Vitamin B3 ------------------------------------------------ ---- 3 mg
Vitamin B6 ------------------------------------------------ 0.06 mg
 
 
WeCalm® can be mixed with the animal's food or administered directly into the mouth.

Instructions for use, recommendations and doses:

Animals up to 5 kg: ½ WeCalm® tablet per day.
Animals from 5 to 10 kg: 1 WeCalm® tablet per day.
Animals from 10 to 25 kg: 2 WeCalm® tablets per day.
Animals from 25 to 40 kg: 3 WeCalm® tablets per day.
Animals over 40 kg: 4 WeCalm® tablets per day.