
Calming Care
Calming Care
Calming Care is currently only available through veterinary clinics.
What is Purina ProPlan's Calming Care Probiotic Supplement for Dogs and Cats?
- Purina Calming Care is designed to help reduce anxious behavior and promote a sense of calm by targeting the gastrointestinal tract.
- It contains a proprietary strain of probiotic which manages the balance of bacteria in the gut to influence the brain.
Why is Calming Care used for Dogs and Cats?
- Purina Calming Care is a probiotic supplement for dogs and cats that manages anxiety and stress-related behaviors.
- Calming Care for Dogs may improve behavioral signs caused by separation anxiety, noise phobias, and other types of anxiety.
- In dogs, these may include pacing, panting, excessive drooling, destructive behaviors, trembling, excessive vocalization, and house soiling.
- Calming Care for Cats may improve anxious behaviors such as pacing and help promote positive behaviors such as playing and seeking out social contact.
- It may help cats cope with changes in routine and location, as well as blunt cortisol, a marker of stress.
What else should I know about Calming Care?
- Calming Care may encourage a positive emotional state and may help maintain heart activity and cortisol response during periods of anxiety.
- Calming Care also helps support a healthy immune system.
- This powdered supplement is highly palatable for easy administration.
- Calming Care is available in separate formulas for dogs and cats.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Calming Care?
- Discuss the use of this supplement with your veterinarian before starting to give it.
- It may take six weeks to see results.
How do you use Calming Care?
- Give as directed by your veterinarian.
- Manufacturer's suggested use: Administer one packet daily.
What is in Calming Care?
Dogs
- Ingredients: Bifidobacterium longum BL999 1x109 CFU, Liver flavor, maltodextrin.
- Nutrient content per 1 gram sachet: Protein 540 mg, Fat 133 mg, Carbohydrate 228 mg, Crude Fiber 0.90 mg, Calcium 1.07 mg, Phosphorus 10.60 mg, Sodium 9.01 mg, Chloride 3.35 mg, Magnesium 0.79 mg, Bifidobacterium longum BL999 1x109 CFU/Sachet.
- Calorie Content: 4 kcal/sachet.
Cats
- Active Ingredients per sachet: (1g) Bifidobacterium longum BL999 1x109 CFU Vitamin E 100 IU.
- Inactive Ingredients: Liver flavor, maltodextrin.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
Calming Care is a brand name. You will receive the exact brand that you request.
Review Summary
1467 total reviews
Rated 4.69 out of 5 stars
95% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
1180 5 star reviews
203 4 star reviews
33 3 star reviews
19 2 star reviews
32 1 star reviews
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent product. Many uses for your fur baby.
My husband and I have 5 rescues, our oldest was recently diagnosed with renal failure and our youngest has a very sensitive stomach. We mix a little into soft food on a regular basis. It smells just like chicken bouillon and I'm guessing that is what entices my oldest to eat (for her we use it to get her to eat more do she gets enough calories). It's also solved a lot of the sensitive stomach issues for our youngest. We don't use a whole packet per day, just a little sprinkle in with some soft food or on top of some very low sodium tuna (Starkist brand - about 2 tablespoons). Our vet was kind enough to let us sample it at first, now we buy it by the box.
Most Liked Negative Review
Didn't do much for my cat
My kitten of 6 month has been having diarrhea ever since I got him, my vet suggests that the food he was on was too rich and he has a very sensitive tummy. So we tried switching his food to a vet recommended special diet and added fortiflora to his food everyday. He didn't seem to improve much, his diarrhea was still runny its been 2 weeks. The first thing in the ingredients is animal digest, I understand it's probably there to promote eating, but I'm not sure if that's helping with my kitten who's suppose to be on a very strict diet. One thing that baffled me was that this only had one strain of bacteria, and there was no guaranteed analysis of how much bacteria culture is in each pouch. I'm not giving this product a negative review solely because it didn't help my cat, there might be other underlying problems, but I'm just very disappointed that a product suggested by a vet was this low of quality. Now I won't know if probiotics is not helping because my cat has some other health problem or if it's because there's not enough bacteria culture in fortiflora (since I have no idea how much there is) and not enough variety.
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Try this if your dog needs a probiotic!
From UndisclosedComments about Calming CareI believe probiotics are an important part of supporting our dogs' immune system. This was recommended for my Solo girl by my vet. Again, this product is backed by research & development by a reputable company. Mother great product! -
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I would buy this again.
From UndisclosedComments about Calming CareWe use this at the animal shelter I work at to help the dogs that are stressed. -
I would definitely buy & recommend this product!
From UndisclosedComments about Calming CareI can't say enough about the Purina Pro Plan veterinary Calming Care. It's very easy to use, you sprinkle one packet on top of your dogs food and that's all there is to it. To see the effect, in my experience and using it on my own dog it took about a week. Please note, every dog is different so that timeframe may not apply to your pet. She was having some issues of being very nervous in new surroundings,. From what my veterinarian had told me when a dog gets nervous or anxious it affects the gut. The Calming Care is a probiotic, which helps settle the uneasiness in the belly. She compared it to when people have to stand up in front of a room of strangers and give a speech, they get that queasy feeling in the belly, the probiotics settle all that down. I am so happy that Vetrxdirect carries this product! -
I will continue to buy from VetRxDirect!
From UndisclosedComments about Calming CareAwesome service every single time! Thank you VetRxDirect for all you do!! -
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Perfect reliable place to order this great product!
From UndisclosedComments about Calming CareThis product really helps our dog and it's so easy and reliable to order it through vetrxdirect.com. I don't worry about remembering if I have a new box or not! And there's always a homemade dog cookie thrown in for Gibson! He loves them too! -
Will buy again...
From undisclosedComments about Calming CareI give 5 stars to anything to help my cat that I can actually get into him! I sprinkle it and mix it into a little of his real "fishy" smelling canned food, along with his B12 chewable pill. -
Been using this for a while
From Los Angeles, CAComments about Calming CareWe've been using this along with some other medications to keep my dog's IBD at bay. Seems to be helping and I am thankful because she was very sick for a long time. -
Great for Digestion!
From Raleigh, NCComments about Calming CareI believe this has really helped my pets with digestive problems. I started using it with my sheltie who had digestive issues her whole life. I use it now on my two papillons to prevent intestinal upsets. This was recommended by my vet and it works. This is not inexpensive, so I sometimes give every other day! -
Excellent product
From Aliquippa, Pa.Comments about Calming CareMy 2 yr. old dog always seemed to have looser bowels, and this seems to help that, and my older dog started licking her butt constantly and them licking the spot where she had laid. I was really starting to worry, so I started her on it too, and guess what, it really worked on her and she doesn't do it anymore. Thank goodness! It worked on her right away. -
Excellent digestive supplement
From Bethpage, NYComments about Calming CareProbiotics are a good addition to any dog's diet, and with one dog who sometimes has stomach issues, this has been a life saver for us. It minimizes soft stool and upset stomach and provides daily health benefits. The single packet dose means no extra time measuring, and the powder mixes into food easily -- plus, both my dogs seem to like the taste. The price on this item recently skyrocketed 30-35% pretty much everywhere, and with no explanation -- with no real discounts even for a volume purchase. This was an excellent deal for a six-pack purchase.
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When will you have Fortiflora powder for dogs in 30 pouch box?
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Is Hydra Care safe for a cat with kidney disease? Specifically, I wonder about the potassium content. Also, Should Hydra Care be fed separately from food? Does feeding it in food or alongside food change its composition enough to affect the hydrating ability (osmolarity)??
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Purina Hydra Care is a nutrient-enriched water supplement that promotes healthy hydration in cats. According to the manufacturer, Hydra Care is recommended as a supplement for any cats who would benefit from additional water intake. Hydra Care should be offered separately, in a third bowl alongside your cat’s food and drinking water. 1 packet of Hydra Care contains 32.56 mg of Potassium. It is recommended to consult with your veterinarian to determine if Hydra Care is appropriate for your cat’s needs.
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Is Calming Care available in any other form than the packets, like a chewable tablet or a capsule??
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At this time, Calming Care is only available from the manufacturer as a powder.
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Does it need refrigerating if portion is unused??
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The manufacturer recommends discarding any unused portion poured in the bowl should after 12 hours. Any unused portion remaining in the pouch may be stored in the refrigerator for no longer than 3 days.
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We purchased the Purina pro plan calming packets how do u administer them??
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The manufacturer recommends administering one packet daily under the supervision or direction of your veterinarian.
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My 70 lb mixed breed is taking Fortiflora for digestive issues/loose stool and it has now been suggested by a professional trainer that I put him on Calming Care for an anxiety related issue. Is there any reason he shouldn't be given both medications at the same time??
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According to the manufacturer, you can give your pet both the Fortiflora probiotic supplement for dogs and the Calming Care calming probiotic for dogs. They recommend not giving both probiotics at the same feeding. Please consult your veterinarian regarding any further questions or concerns regarding this medication in your dog.
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My 1 year old Golden Retriever has been prescribed Calming Care for her high anxiety issues. She has developed a loose stool. Please let me know if this is a normal side effect. The medication does have a calming effect.?
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Upon calling the manufacturer they stated this is not a normal side effect of this medication. They have not had any reports of this product causing loose stools at this time. Please contact your veterinarian to discuss the new symptom of loose stools.
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Can fortiflora a be used for cats taking prednisolone and cyclosporine??
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The manufacturer states that FortiFlora can be used in cats who are taking prednisolone and cyclosporine. Please consult your veterinarian regarding any further questions or concerns regarding this medication in your cat.
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How long should I give my cat this probiotic? Is it safe to use continuously??
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FortiFlora is designed as a daily probiotic supplement that can be used continually. We recommend talking with your veterinarian about the best treatment option and duration for your cat.
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I have a kitten 6 months old which tested positive for FeLV, he has diarrhea all the time. Would this be good for him or would it hurt him? ?
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It is always recommended to speak to your veterinarian prior to adding any medications or supplements. Your veterinarian may have a specific brand of probiotic or another supplement or medication to recommend for your cat. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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