As seen on TV, Thundershirt is an affordable, drug-free solution for anxiety problems in dogs and cats.
Thundershirt uses gentle, constant pressure on your pet's torso (just like a constant hug) to help calm your pet.
Unlike most anxiety calming products, Thundershirt does not contain any pheromones or drugs; thereby, leaving your pet calm but not lethargic.
Thundershirt is great for dogs and cats with fear of thunder or fireworks (or any loud noise), separation anxiety, travel anxiety, crate anxiety, grooming, litter box problems, barking problems, hyperactivity, leash pulling, and even as a general training tool.
For: Dogs & Cats
Benefits:
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Helps calm your dog's or cat's anxiety during stressful situations
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Drug-free and easy-to-use
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Recommended and used by veterinarians and trainers
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Over 80% of dog owners report improvement in their dog's noise anxieties when using Thundershirt
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Great for dogs and cats with many anxiety issues, such as: fear of loud noises, separation anxiety, litter box problems, travel anxiety, crate anxiety, and more
How it works:
Thundershirt uses pressure to relieve anxiety. Experts believe that pressure has a calming effect on the nervous system and have been using pressure techniques for years on both animals and humans. Like acupuncture and acupressure does for people, applying pressure to dogs and cats has been proven to help calm them in stressful situations.
In fact, 80% of dog owners who tried Thundershirt for a variety of anxiety problems noticed improvement in their dogs. Veterinarians and dog trainers use and recommend Thundershirt for anxiety too.
Cautions:
In severe cases of separation anxiety, it is recommended to use Thundershirt in conjunction with a training program.
Directions:
Before or during a stressful situation, place Thundershirt gently on your pet's back and fasten the chest and torso straps.
Instructions for Dogs:
1.) Place the Thundershirt on your dog's back and wrap the Short Flap under the torso.
2.) Wrap the Long Flap under the torso and secure with fasteners onto the Short Flap. You should be able to easily slide your fingers between the Thundershirt and your dog's torso.
3.) Wrap the Top Flap down onto the Long Flap and secure with fasteners. Adjust to improve the snug fit and keep Thundershirt securely in place.
4.) Wrap the Neck Straps around the front of the dog and secure with fasteners. You should be able to easily slide your fingers under the Neck Straps and should not feel restricting around your dog's neck.
Instructions for Cats:
1.) Place the Thundershirt on your cats back and lightly wrap the Neck Straps around the front of the cat and secure
with fasteners. Should be able to easily slide two fingers inside Neck Straps.
2.) Wrap the Long Flap under the torso and secure with fasteners onto the
Short Flap. Make a comfortable, snug fit.
3.) Wrap the Top Flap down onto the Long Flap and secure with fasteners.
Adjust to improve the snug fit and keep Thundershirt securely in place.
Tip: If your pet seems nervous or anxious when he or she sees the Thundershirt, try putting it on the ground and giving your dog or cat a little food, using Thundershirt as a plate. This trick often works because many pets become more comfortable with and trusting of anything that they associate with food.
Note: The fasteners make Thundershirt adjustable for many different body shapes.
Details about Thundershirt:
Make sure your pet meets the weight requirements. (See sizing chart below)
Every size of Thundershirt includes fasteners to adjust to your pet's unique size and shape.
While Thundershirt will usually reduce anxieties in dogs just by putting it on, in severe cases of separation anxiety, it is recommended to use Thundershirt in conjunction with a training program.
We recommend measuring your pet's chest to ensure you purchase the correct Thundershirt.
Please note: Our list of recommended breeds is just a guideline, and in addition, our listed measurements differ from the measurements recommended by the manufacturer. Based on surveys that we conducted, we believe our measurements to be helpful when purchasing a Thundershirt for your dog or cat.
Sizing Chart
Pet
Size
Chest Size
Recommended Breed
Dogs:
XXS
9" - 13.5"
Toy dog breeds & puppies
XS
13" - 18"
Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian
S
16" - 23"
Shih Tzu, Dachshund, Jack Russell Terrier
M
18" - 26"
Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, Bulldog
L
24" - 32"
Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd
XL
31"- 40"
Mastiff, Great Dane, Saint Bernard
XXL
38" - 50"
Giant dog breeds that weight over 110 lbs.
Cats:
S
9" - 13"
Small cat breeds & kittens
M
13" - 17"
Abyssinian, Birman
L
17" - 24"
Maine Coon, Ragdoll
Horses:
Thundershirt
3.2
5
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Does nothing
I have a Cairn Terrier who is terrified of thunder. She runs around the house bakring and crying the whole time it's thundering. I put the thundershirt on her and it didn't even slow her down.
05/15/2013
Provides immediate comfort
I followed the advice on how to introduce the Thundershirt to my dog. I let her eat treats off it and laid it across her back and told her how pretty she looked (that helps with females). Se when a 5 am thunderstorm woke everyone, I wrapped her up in her Thundershirt and she immediately calmed down. She wore around the house most of the day!
05/05/2013
it works!
I ordered one thundershirt since all three of my dogs can wear a large. I put it on my least confident dog first then took it off so he would not get negative associations with it. I put it on the most dominate (the loud mouth) who is afraid of thunder and fireworks next and he immediately relaxed and laid down. I let him go outside wearing it which I thought he might not like, but he strutted around proud as could be.
My point is it really seems to work, but when I get it out all three dogs try to push each other out of the way! I just lay it across each dog's back and compliment him then I can put it on the one I want. The biggest one gets so excited his whole body wags and presents a bit of a challenge to fit it on properly.
I guess I'll be forced to buy one for each of them. I look forward to trying it out in different situations and will update if necessary. My only concern was the sound of the Velcro which is loud but it has not bothered them at all.
05/03/2013
didn't work on my dog.
my dog is very calm and sweet until we put her in the crate for us to leave then she goes crazy and destroys her crate and would injure herself on the mean time. we tried the shirt and followed the directions to the T and she would just rip the shirt off.
04/30/2013
Didn't work as expected
This is an expensive item, and I expected more. Did is help? Maybe 10% better than without the Thundershirt on. But my dog still pants, shakes and cowers in a corner or in my lap during bad weather. Save your money.
03/28/2013
He has had surgery due to eating inappropiate objects so am worried he will be able to reach the shirt. But he has bad separation anxiety so I really want to try the shirt.
Lola - I also live in TX and you know we get some pretty good storms in this area. I bought this for my mini Schnauzer who is 15 pounds. I got the small size. But I do not recommend this product. It didn't help when the storms came. He still pants, shakes and hides so the shirt did nothing. Save your money....
Thank you for your question Lola and happy holidays. Please use the following guide to determine appropriate size for your feline furry buddy: S 9" - 13" Small cat breeds & kittens M 13" - 17" Abyssinian, Birman L 17" - 24" Maine Coon, Ragdoll
Thank you for your question and happy holidays. We will be happy to assist you with tracking your order by the clicking on the following link: http://www.1800petmeds.com/help.jsp
Thundershirt is made with durable, washable fabric. When necessary, Thundershirt may be washed in a regular cycle using regular laundry detergent and cold water. Hang to dry.
This information sheet is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian. Note: Any trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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