Drug for cats “Stop-stress”: description, instructions for use and reviews from veterinarians

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In the life of pets, anything happens that makes the cat worry, worry, or feel fear: in such cases, it is reasonable to worry about the pet’s condition and help it cope with anxiety and stress. To do this, it releases a sedative called stop-stress.

What it is

In fact, Stop Stress is for cats the same sedative that Phenibut is for people. By the way, it is this substance that is the main active ingredient in the medicine. The only difference is a completely different dosage, plus the collection of special herbs. For cats, “Stop-stress” is a nootropic drug. Of course, it cannot be used to cope with an animal’s naturally bad temperament, but in really nervous situations it does a great job of helping him calm down.

Sedatives for home use

Calming medications for cats differ from each other in composition, release form, and cost. When deciding to give a kitten or mature cat such a remedy, you should carefully read the manufacturer’s recommendations. The greatest demand among cat owners is for such sedative medications as “Anoten”, “Stop-stress”, “Cat Bayun”, “Fitex”, “Fospasim”, etc.

Anoten – for both kittens and adult cats

This drug is intended to normalize the psycho-emotional state of felines who are prone to anxiety and stress. It is used to prevent emotional distress due to, for example, transporting a pet, visiting a veterinarian or groomer, and to calm an animal that has become aggressive or overexcited.

Why do cats need nootropic drugs?

“Stop-stress” - drops for cats that help relieve nervous tension and ease the animal’s worries in critical situations. It is just as important for them to stay in a familiar space and maintain a calm environment around them as it is for people. Events that go beyond the ordinary can greatly unsettle you, force you to hide, run away, rush with aggression, and the like. Such situations may include moving to another place of residence, exhibitions, transporting an animal over long distances, motion sickness in a car, changing feeding regimes, various medical studies, and so on.

pharmachologic effect

The most common reason for using sedatives is increased anxiety in animals during heat. In this case, the central nervous system is affected by changes in hormonal levels; animals may show severe anxiety, activity, leave marks, and scream. Anxiety can also be caused by other reasons - pain and disturbances in the functioning of the body frighten the cat, and incipient diseases and injuries are a common cause of severe stress. Various external factors also cause anxiety - moving or a long trip, the appearance of new people, a trip to the veterinarian, exhibitions, any changes in the usual environment. Fear and anxiety lead to various malfunctions in the cat's body - eating disorders, sleep disorders, aggression, hyperactivity. The Api Sun company has developed an effective broad-spectrum sedative based on the nootropic phenibut. The properties of the drug allow you to take control of the transmission of nerve impulses and gently regulate the processes of the central nervous system. The use of a tranquilizer helps remove feelings of fear and anxiety, reduce the cat’s excitability, and relax the muscles. The drug causes a decrease in irritability and aggression, normalizes activity and sleep. In addition to its calming effects, phenibut also improves blood flow and oxygen saturation; normalizes general metabolism, improves blood circulation and nutrition of brain tissue. The drug also strengthens the body and prevents the development of diseases. Additions of medicinal plant extracts can soften the effect of the drug and increase the adaptive abilities of the cat’s nervous system.

When to use Stop Stress

The medicine is prescribed to cats in the following cases:

• behavioral changes in stressful situations;
• obsessive fears;
• aggression for no apparent reason;
• increased sexual arousal.

How the drug works

The pharmacological properties of the drug are due to its combined composition:

• Phenibut improves blood circulation in the brain and metabolism, and due to this, processes in the central nervous system are normalized;
• hops have a mild calming effect, reduce general stress and fears (in addition, hops have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties;
• motherwort prevents cramps and spasms, has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system;
• Scutellaria calms, improves sleep and reduces weather dependence.

I try to protect my pets from any stress, but not a single animal is immune from stress. For example, my older cat's behavior changed greatly with the arrival of a new animal in the house. The young cat was too active, and we were afraid that she would fall out of the window. Previously, the balcony window was open in the “ventilation” mode, but now it was necessary to install a dense mesh. When Honda became sad, we took her to the vet. Her regular doctor said that the appearance of a new animal is always very stressful, and the screen on the window only made the situation worse.

Plants, extracts of which are included in the drug, are also used for the production of “human” medicines

Composition and release form

For cats, Stop-Stress is available in two dosage forms. These are tablets and drops. “Stop-stress” - drops for cats, produced in a dosage of 100 mg of phenibut per 1 ml of solution. One bottle contains 10 ml. The composition includes, in addition to the main active ingredient, a collection of herbs that are healing for the cat’s body. Among them are peony, motherwort, valerian, skullcap, hops and mint. The drops contain additional components to bring the solution to the desired concentration. The bottle with a dropper dispenser is dark in color and placed in a cardboard box.

“Stop-stress” for cats (tablets) is sold with a dosage of phenibut 120 mg, the drug also contains aqueous extracts from medicinal plants and talc with starch. Tablets are packaged in a glass bottle in the amount of ten pieces.

General information

1. Trade name of the drug: Stop-stress drops.
International nonproprietary name: phenibut (aminophenylbutyric acid) + extracts of medicinal plants (rhizomes of valerian, catmint, motherwort, hops, skullcap Baikal). 2. Dosage form: solution for oral use. Stop stress drops contain in 1 ml the following active ingredients: phenibut - 100 mg and a complex of medicinal plant extracts: valerian rhizomes 40 mg, catnip, motherwort, hops, Baikal skullcap - 20 mg each, as well as auxiliary components: aspasvit - 7 mg glycerin – 0.7 ml and distilled water – up to 1 ml.

3. The drug is packaged in polyethylene or glass bottles with a dropper stopper, placed in cardboard packs. The shelf life of the medicinal product, subject to storage conditions, is 2 years from the date of manufacture. It is prohibited to use the medicinal product after the expiration date.

4. Stop-stress drops are stored in the manufacturer’s sealed packaging, in a dry place, protected from light, separately from food and feed, at a temperature of 0 °C to 25 °C.

5. Stop stress drops should be kept out of the reach of children.

6. No special precautions are required when disposing of unused medicinal products.

Features of using Stop-stress in cats

The dosage, treatment regimen and method of administration of the medicine depend on the dosage form.

How to use drops

The solution for drinking should be administered orally 2 times a day. To do this, drops can be added to wet food or dropped directly into the cat's mouth. The solution may have a sour smell, the cat can recognize it (in this case, it will refuse to eat), so the second method is preferable.

Table: selection of dosage of drops

If you doubt that you have chosen the right dosage, and there is no opportunity to visit a veterinary clinic, then at least call the veterinarian on duty. A specialist can adjust your scheme remotely.

Treatment regimen with drops

The drops need to be used for 2-3 weeks. If some signs of incorrect behavior (hyperactivity, severe agitation, etc.) persist, then the course of use can be extended to 4 weeks. If necessary, the drops can be reused, but before doing so, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian.

It is more convenient to pour Stop-Stress drops directly into the cat’s mouth (in this case, you need to slightly tilt the animal’s head back)

How to treat with tablets

Stop-stress tablets are used less frequently in cats than drops. The fact is that dosing the drug in tablet form is more difficult. Cats can use both modifications of tablets, but “Stop-stress tablets 2” is more convenient.

Treatment regimen

Stop Stress tablets should be given to your cat for 15–20 days. In some cases, it is advisable to extend the course of treatment, but in total it should not exceed 4 weeks. Usually the medicine is given to the cat with breakfast.

If the medicine is not used to treat an animal, but for preventive purposes, then the course of use should be started 3-5 days before the expected event (moving, exhibition, etc.). In such cases, the total duration of use of the sedative should be no more than 10 days. It is recommended to stop using the medication 3-4 days after the event.

Table: dosage of Stop-stress tablets

Video: how to easily feed a pill to a cat

Precautions when working with the drug

When working with drops and tablets, you need to follow several rules:

• when working with Stop Stress tablets and drops, you should follow the general rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions;
• Do not smoke, drink or eat while working with the medicine;
• After finishing work, wash your hands with warm water and soap;
• people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug should avoid direct contact with the drug;
• in case of an allergy or if the drug enters the human body, you should immediately go to the hospital;
• Do not use empty drug containers for household purposes.

Instructions for use

For convenient use, the drug is available in both liquid and tablet form. Veterinarians often prescribe Stop Stress drops for cats; the instructions for using this form of the drug are very simple. The liquid is given orally using a convenient dispenser syringe - the required amount is squeezed onto the root of the tongue or into the cheek space. Another simple way to give liquid medication to your cat is to mix it with food or treats. You can also do this if you choose Stop Stress in tablet form. Before taking them, they often have to be broken to measure out the exact dosage. The tablets can also be crushed into powder for easy mixing with wet food or other cat treats.

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“Stop stress” for cats: instructions for tablets

The tablets are given to animals entirely twice a day. Depending on whether the cat accepts the medicine, the tablet is given along with food, or forcibly, placed behind the base of the tongue. The dose is calculated based on the weight of the animal. If the cat weighs up to five kilograms, a single dose is half a tablet. With a cat weighing from five to ten kilograms, a single dose is from half to a whole tablet. That is, one or two pieces per day. Depending on the condition of the animal, the course of taking the drug is from fifteen to twenty days. But no more than four weeks. In order to reduce susceptibility to various stressful situations, the drug is prescribed three to five days before the expected event, and taken another one to four days after it. If the cat is sexually active, it is recommended to use the medicine simultaneously with contraceptives. The duration of administration and dosage in all cases should be prescribed by a veterinarian after examining the four-legged patient.

Interaction with other drugs

According to the instructions, Stop Stress can be used in conjunction with other medications. Most often it is used together with contraceptives (with increased sexual activity).

When my sister's cat began to heat for the first time, I had to consult a veterinarian. Donut marked things and furniture, scratched doors and wallpaper, meowed loudly and howled. It was not possible to find a female for him to mate with, and the sister did not dare to let the cat out into the street. The veterinarian recommended Stop Stress and several other medications. They showed me all the purchased medications, and I found out that 3 of them were sedatives. I called that veterinary clinic to find out. The veterinarian replied that the competent combined use of several sedatives gives a more sustainable effect.

Indications for use

You should start treating your cat with Stop-Stress only after consulting a veterinarian. Most often, the drug is recommended to be given to cats that suffer from unjustified attacks of aggression, excessive excitement, psychogenic behavioral disorders, and increased sexual arousal, which manifests itself in the fact that the cat begins to mark its territory at every step. Sleep disturbance is another symptom for which the doctor prescribes this remedy to the cat.

Often, owners turn to the veterinarian with a request to help them choose a medicinal substance that will help them travel with their pet. After all, it often happens that during long trips a cat gets seasick, he begins to panic, and is overcome by fear and anxiety. In this case, “Stop Stress” will be very appropriate - it will help your pet calmly endure the trip without interrupting his favorite activity - sleep.

Did you know? If we talk about the disadvantages of the drug’s effect on the animal’s body, then it is considered low-hazard: it does not provoke mutagenic, carcinogenic or sensitizing disorders.

Contraindications and side effects

“Stop-stress” for cats cannot be given if the animal is hypersensitive or hypersensitive to the components included in the medicinal product. The medicine should not be used by pregnant or lactating cats, as well as animals under one year of age. Also, “Stop-stress” is not used for tumor lesions, diseases of the genitourinary system and diabetes.

Side effects may include vomiting, drowsiness, increased excitability or allergic reactions to the skin. In this case, the use of the medicine must be stopped immediately. After this, you need to contact a veterinarian. He, in turn, must examine the animal and prescribe medications to reduce discomfort and reduce the strength of the cat’s reaction, if symptomatic treatment turns out to be a necessary measure.

Reception features

Dosage

According to the recommendation given in the instructions, the dose of Stop Stress tablets for cats is calculated taking into account the weight of the animal. If you are giving a 120 mg tablet to a cat weighing up to 5 kg, you should give 1/2 tablet. If the cat's weight is more than 5 kg, but less than 10, give from 1/2 tablet to a whole tablet.

If you have tablets with a dosage of 200 mg at your disposal, then the dose for the animal is calculated as follows: for a cat weighing up to 5 kg - 1/4 tablet, if the cat weighs more than 5 kg, but less than 10 kg, we give 1/4 4 - 1/2 tablets. It is unlikely that the animal will eat the tablet on its own and willingly. In order for the animal to swallow the medicine, we place it on the root of the tongue.

If this is not possible for some reason, then mix it with a small amount of treats that your cat eats with pleasure.

Stop stress is also available in the form of a solution. The dosage is calculated as follows: 1 drop per 1 kg of cat weight. With drops everything is much easier: mix them with a small amount of your favorite food. Stop stress is given to cats twice a day. The course of treatment, on average, ranges from 2 to 3 weeks.

If the animal is overly excited and the effects of stress are severe, then therapy can be extended up to 1 month. If, after stopping the course of treatment, the cat’s aggression does not subside, repeat again at the same dosage. Despite all its benefits, Stop Stress has a number of contraindications for animals - this includes causing various tumors, stopping lactation in a nursing cat, not bearing offspring, acquired diabetes mellitus, and diseases of the genitourinary system.

Compound

Phenibut is the main active ingredient and is a chemical substance.

Stop-stress also includes:

• - motherwort extract;
• — Baikal skullcap extract;
• - hop extract;
• - catnip extract;
• - peony extract.

Phenibut has a wide range of effects on the body. Its action boils down to the fact that it stimulates cerebral circulation, improves metabolism, and activates brain processes. Under its influence, excessive nervous stimulation is suppressed.

Motherwort is used in both animals and humans. It is known to have a positive effect on the nervous system, normalize heart rhythm, and lower blood pressure.

Baikal skullcap calms, improves sleep quality, and relieves the cat of fears. Catnip is known for its calming effects. It will help eliminate nervous excitability in the cat, sparing the effect on the central nervous system.

Hops will relieve pain and prevent the development of various inflammations.

Peony will relieve spasms and has an antibacterial effect on the body.

The manufacturer assures us that Stop Stress does not cause mutation and does not have a carcinogenic effect on the body. All plant components have a gentle effect and do not accumulate in the animal’s body.

Precautions when working with the drug stop stress

When using the drug Stop-Stress, you must remember safety precautions: do not eat food, smoke, and wash your hands with soap after finishing working with the drug.

If the drug is swallowed by a person, if allergy symptoms appear, you should immediately seek help from a doctor (but not a veterinarian), showing the instructions and packaging. We recommend using medical gloves when working with Stop-Stress medicine.

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Feedback from pet owners

When choosing a drug and deciding whether it is worth giving it to your cat at all, you must be guided by several criteria at once. Remember that your cat will not be able to tell you in human language that she is unwell, where it hurts, and so on. In addition, an animal that has never undergone medical examinations or been vaccinated may have hidden chronic diseases, defects of various internal organs, hypersensitivity and severe allergies to certain drugs. If the animal has been vaccinated recently, you should also be wary of various medications. It is strictly forbidden to use strong drugs without the participation of a veterinarian and minimal examinations. And, of course, listen to feedback from other pet owners.

“Stop Stress” for cats received mostly positive reviews; the medicine has proven itself to be excellent. Phenibut has a gentle effect on the animal’s nervous system without damaging or causing harm. The collection of herbs is a product of natural origin, which is an additional advantage. Many people note that without this drug they had a difficult time when certain situations arose. This is especially true during periods of increased sexual activity, exhibitions and moving. There have also been cases where the medicine was not suitable for the animal due to individual characteristics. But those don't happen very often.

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.

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.

The drug is indicated for the correction of behavioral disorders in pets such as:

• excessive aggression,
• anxiety,
• bad dream,
• increased sexual activity,
• phobias,
• persistent meowing.

To eliminate symptoms, the medicine is given in the required amount for 2-3 weeks. If, after completing the course, the undesirable behavior is restored, then repeated admission according to the same scheme is allowed.

Stop stress can also be used to prevent stress caused by specific causes. This could be, for example, the owners purchasing another pet, moving, traveling, castration, etc. In such cases, treatment should begin 3-5 days before the stressful event and continue 3 days after it.

In a stressful situation and after it, many cats meow loudly and often, causing their owners a lot of anxiety.
Stop Stress Drops will help prevent kinetosis (motion sickness) if given a daily dose an hour before the start of the trip. Application at the time of a pronounced reaction (vomiting, increased salivation, etc.) is ineffective.

Dosage

Stop Stress is given to the cat twice a day. The required dose is prescribed taking into account the weight of the animal and its condition - the degree of excitement, aggression. An approximate dosage is a quarter of a 200 mg tablet per 5 kg of weight or half a 120 mg tablet per 5 kg of weight. Drops are given at the rate of 1 drop per 1 kg of cat weight. The standard course of taking the drug reaches 14-20 days. If symptoms of increased anxiety do not go away, treatment can be extended up to a month. Often the remedy is given as a preventative measure to improve sleep or to prepare the cat for a stressful event. In this case, it is necessary to start taking it several days before the desired date - at least 3-5 days. After the event is left behind, the drug is continued to be given for 3-4 days.

Reviews from professionals

“Stop stress” for cats also receives mostly positive reviews from veterinarians. Doctors note that nervous stress is no less harmful for animals than for humans. When certain situations occur, having reacted inadequately once, the cat may subsequently lose confidence, become withdrawn, and experience deep psychological trauma. For example, having left its native place, the cat will be afraid of hands and rides in the car. Terror from an unfamiliar situation can cause an animal to break free and run away in an unknown direction. It is because of such cases that beloved pets are often lost. In the future, such an animal, spoiled by home life, will simply die on the street from other cats, or from the hands of cruel people. The ability to calm the nervous system in advance and prepare the animal for stress is much preferable. Mental health in animals is no less important than in humans.

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.

Composition of tablets and drops

Stop-stress is classified as a combination medicine due to the combination of proven synthetic and natural substances in its composition:

1. Phenibut. The substance improves blood circulation in the brain and metabolism, as a result of which the functioning of the central nervous system is normalized.
2. Hop. The medicinal herb gives a mild calming effect, reduces tension and reduces phobias, and hops also have anti-inflammatory properties.
3. Motherwort. It has beneficial properties, namely it prevents cramps, spasms and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
4. Skullcap. The medicinal herb can improve sleep, reduce weather effects and calm.

The composition of tablets and drops differs slightly, but the active ingredients are the same.

The composition of 1 ml drops includes the following active and auxiliary components:

• phenibut - 100 mg;
• hops, catnip, motherwort, Baikal skullcap;
• aspasvit, glycerin and purified water.

Reference! Phenibut is a substance discovered by Russian scientists that they reported calms the nervous system and relieves stress.

Stop-stress, produced in tablets, is divided into two modifications - with a mass of 200 and 500 mg. They are packaged in blisters or jars, which are tightly closed with a plastic screw cap.

The tablets contain the following ingredients:

• phenibut 100 or 250 mg depending on the type 200 or 500, respectively;
• skullcap, hops, motherwort, peony;
• lactose, calcium stearate, thickener, saccharin.

Reference! Peony extract is extracted only in spring from the roots of the plant. According to experts, it can improve mood, relieve irritability and reduce agitation.

Summarize

If you are the happy owner of a calm and balanced cat, we still advise you to purchase Stop-Stress for future use.

Positive reviews on the Internet from pet owners about the drug Stop-Stress speak for themselves. The medicine retains its properties for 2 years from the date of production.

It should be stored in its original original packaging in a place out of reach of sunlight and with little humidity. Keep Stop Stress away from children and away from food.

Storage conditions

Stop Stress does not require special precautions during storage. There is no need to keep the medicine in the refrigerator, but the temperature at the storage location should not be higher than 25 degrees. It is not recommended to store Stop Stress in an open bottle for more than a few days, so if the course of treatment is completed, the remaining medicine cannot be used in the future. During storage, protection from moisture and direct sunlight is also necessary. It is recommended to keep the drug separately from food, out of the reach of small children. The shelf life of the product is at least two years.

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When use is contraindicated

“Stop-stress” is recognized as a low-hazard drug. When used in recommended doses, it does not have any negative effect on the animal. However, an overdose can lead to the development of adverse reactions.

It is forbidden to give this drug if the pet has an individual intolerance or hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. It should not be administered to lactating and pregnant females, as well as animals older than 1 year. This sedative is not prescribed in the presence of diabetes mellitus, diseases of the genitourinary system and tumor lesions.

In all the described cases, the following adverse reactions may occur: drowsiness, vomiting, allergic skin rashes, increased excitability. If these symptoms are detected, the administration of the drug is stopped and the animal is shown to a veterinarian.

The anti-stress for cats described above should be taken strictly according to the instructions.

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Contraindications

Contraindications to drops and tablets cannot be neglected, especially if individual intolerance or sensitivity to the composition of the product has already been identified.

Contraindications include:

• genitourinary diseases;
• various tumor formations;
• diabetes;
• kittens up to one year old;
• pregnancy and lactation.

If during admission it was noticed that the cat began to vomit, had diarrhea, was excessively sleepy or irritable, excitable, then the course of treatment was immediately stopped. Stabilization of the condition occurs in about three days. Otherwise, the animal owner contacts the veterinarian.

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