DAP Dog Appeasing Pheromone

Adaptil DAP is a synthetic compound known to have a calming effect on behaviour. It is based on postpartum intermammary sebaceous gland secretions, derived from the bitch produced three to five days after giving birth. The pheromone works by giving the puppies a sense of calm, well-being and reassurance.

Adaptil, containing DAP is available in a number of different preparations; each has been tailored to suit slightly different behavioural problems / needs or to calm your dog in potentially stressful situations.

Adaptil D.A.P.® Spray - 60ml

One advantage of DAP spray is that it can be used inside or outside the house. Specific situations where the DAP spray would be useful is if your pet feels anxious when travelling in the car, if you are introducing your pet to a new environment, visiting the vets or other new or novel situations. DAP spray should be used 15 minutes prior to the expected stress. On average you will require 8 to 10 pumps which should be effective for up to two hours but can be repeated if required. DAP can be sprayed directly onto bedding, inside cages, indoor kennels or in the car.

(DAP SPRAY SHOULD NOT TO BE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO YOUR PET)

DAP spray can help to prevent or reduce fear related reactions such as:

• Destruction, inappropriate toileting
• Vocalisation (whimpering, whining)
• Salivation
• Vomiting
• Panting

Adaptil D.A.P.® Diffuser

The DAP diffuser is similar to a plug in air-freshener; the main advantage to DAP Diffuser is that it is constantly emiting the pheromones so there is no need to continually reapply, as with DAP spray. It can be very comforting for puppies arriving at their new home or for adult dogs who are very nervous of visitors, loud noises, novel or unpredictable situations. It should be plugged in to where the dog spends most of its time, perhaps near it's bed, and covers an area of up to 70 sq.m. The diffuser lasts approximately 4 weeks, after this refills can be purchased to save money.

D.A.P.® Diffuser helps stop or prevent fear related reactions in puppies and adult dogs, expressed as:

• Destruction
• Vocalisation
• House soiling
• Excessive licking

Adaptil D.A.P.® Collar

The D.A.P.® Collar is great as it goes everywhere your pet goes; simply fasten collar around your dog's neck and leave on at all times. The collar will be effective for up to four weeks once the collar has been removed from its foil wrapping. The collar is available in two sizes; puppy and small dog up to 37.5cm and large dog up to 62.5cm. It should not be used on dogs with skin lesions.

It can be used for events happening both inside and outside the home such as:

• Adjusting to a new environment (new home, strangers, kennels)
• Socialisation period
• Novel and unpredictable situations
• Fear related reactions expressed outside the home; traffic, other dogs, fireworks, thunderstorms, gunshots, etc. (please see our full article on Fireworks and Noise Related Phobias)