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ZENIDOG® Pheromone Products

Manage your dog’s stress-related behavior

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ZENIDOG® Pheromone Products are drug-free options for helping to manage a dog’s stress-related behavior.

Available as a gel diffuser and a long-acting collar, ZENIDOG Pheromone Products contain an analogue of a dog-appeasing pheromone that is naturally emitted by nursing mother dogs.
 

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What are some things that can make dogs stressed?

Stressful situations for your dog might include loud noises (like fireworks), storms, crowds, and unfamiliar places, pets or people (like moving to a new house or meeting new neighbors).

 

What are some signs that might mean my dog is stressed?

If your dog is stressed, you might see behavioral changes like these:¹,²

 

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How can I help untangle my dog’s stress?

There are several ways to help manage your dog’s stress. Talk with your veterinarian about your dog's stress-related behavior to develop an appropriate treatment plan for your pet.

 

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Containing an analogue of a dog-appeasing pheromone that’s naturally emitted by nursing mother dogs, both the gel diffuser and the long-acting collar are:

  • Proven effective in helping to manage stress-related behaviors in dogs³
  • Long-acting
  • Convenient to use
  • Eco-friendly

 

ZENIDOG® Gel Diffuser

 

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  • Starting at day 7 of the 60-day study, dog owners reported notable reductions in stress-related behaviors
  • Dog owners said that most signs of stress improved by at least 50%
  • Pet owners had satisfaction rates and perception of positive results comparable to the main competitor

 

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Long-acting

  • Lasts up to 2 months — twice as long as the main competitor


Convenient

  • Fully portable, with no electricity required
  • Designed to blend in with your home’s décor, and has no perceptible odor
    to humans


Eco-friendly

  • Conserves energy: Not a plug-in
  • Eco-friendly packaging

 

ZENIDOG® Long-Acting Collar

 

250x250 ZENIDOG Collar  product image_.pngProven effective: Pet owner study results³

  • Pet owners reported significant improvement of signs of stress starting at day 15
    of the 90-day study
  • At the end of the study, dog owners reported signs of stress reduced by
    89% overall
  • Pet owners’ satisfaction rates and perception of positive results were comparable to
    the main competitor

 

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Long-acting

  • Lasts up to 3 months

Convenient

  • Two adjustable sizes for a stylish, comfortable fit: One for puppies and dogs up
    to 22.0 lbs, and one for puppies and dogs 22.1–110.0 lbs
  • Can be used with flea and tick collars without losing efficacy

Eco-friendly

  • Packaged in a recyclable box

 

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For Veterinary Professionals:

We have a separate website specifically tailored to veterinary professionals with more in depth information on all of our products. Click here to view this product's page on our vet website!

 

Product Options

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Long-Acting Collar

ZENIDOG®

Gel Diffuser

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If you think your dog might be getting tangled up in stress, talk about it with your veterinarian.

You can also download the brochure (PDF) for additional information about ZENIDOG Brand Products.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • How do I know if my dog is stressed?

    Always talk with your veterinarian if you think your dog is showing signs of stress. For example, if your dog is stressed, you might see behavioral changes like these:1,2

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    1. Salonen M, Sulkama S, Mikkola S, et al. Prevalence, comorbidity, and breed differences in canine anxiety in 13,700 Finnish pet dogs. Sci Rep. 2020;10(1):2962. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-59837-z.
    2. Sheppard G, Mills DS. Evaluation of dog-appeasing pheromone as a potential treatment for dogs fearful of fireworks. Vet Rec. 2003;152(14):432-436. doi: 10.1136/vr.152.14.432.
       
  • How do ZENIDOG Pheromone Products work?

    Both the gel diffuser and the long-acting collar contain an analogue of a dog-appeasing pheromone that’s naturally emitted by nursing mother dogs. These products are drug-free options for helping to manage a dog’s stress-related behavior.

  • What does ZENIDOG Gel Diffuser smell like? Do I need to plug it in?

    ZENIDOG Gel Diffuser is designed to have no noticeable odor to humans. And it’s not a plug-in, so you don’t have to worry about finding an available electrical outlet (or about whether it’ll function during power outages!).

  • How long do ZENIDOG Pheromone Products last?

    Each ZENIDOG Gel Diffuser lasts for up to 2 months. Each ZENIDOG Long-Acting Collar lasts for up to 3 months. These are 2x and 3x the respective time periods for a leading competitor’s products.

  • What does ZENIDOG Long-Acting Collar look like?

    Both sizes* are a taupe shade with a natural look and feel.

    *Comes in two adjustable sizes for a stylish, comfortable fit:

    • Puppies and dogs up to 22.0 lbs
    • Puppies and dogs 22.1–110.0 lbs
  • My dog wears a flea and tick collar. Can I still use ZENIDOG Long-Acting Collar?

    Yes! ZENIDOG Long-Acting Collar can be used with flea and tick collars without losing efficacy.

  • What kinds of results have other dog owners seen with ZENIDOG Pheromone Products?

    For ZENIDOG Gel Diffuser:

    • Starting at day 7 of a 60-day study, dog owners reported notable reductions in stress-related behaviors³
    • Dog owners said that most signs of stress improved by at least 50%³
    • Pet owners had satisfaction rates and perception of positive results comparable to the main competitor³

     

    For ZENIDOG Long-Acting Collar:

    • Pet owners reported significant improvement of signs of stress starting at day 15 of a 90-day study³
    • At the end of the study, dog owners reported signs of stress reduced by 89% overall³
    • Pet owners’ satisfaction rates and perception of positive results were comparable to the main competitor³
  • What is causing my dog’s stress?

    Always talk with your veterinarian about possible causes for stress-related behaviors in your dog. Stressful situations for dogs might include loud noises (like fireworks), storms, crowds, and unfamiliar places, pets or people (like moving to a new house or meeting new neighbors).

  • Where can I buy ZENIDOG Pheromone Products?

    At this time, ZENIDOG Pheromone Products are only available through veterinary clinics. Ask your veterinarian whether they carry ZENIDOG Pheromone Products or plan to do so in the near future.

References
  1. Salonen M, Sulkama S, Mikkola S, et al. Prevalence, comorbidity, and breed differences in canine anxiety in 13,700 Finnish pet dogs. Sci Rep. 2020;10(1):2962. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-59837-z.
  2. Sheppard G, Mills DS. Evaluation of dog-appeasing pheromone as a potential treatment for dogs fearful of fireworks. Vet Rec. 2003;152(14):432-436. doi: 10.1136/vr.152.14.432.
  3. Nicolas CS, Espuña G, Girardin A, Fatjó J, Bowen J, Monginoux P. Owner-perception of the effects of two long-lasting dog-appeasing pheromone analog devices on situational stress in dogs. Animals (Basel). 2022;12(1):122. doi: 10.3390/ani12010122.

 

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