{"id":478,"date":"2016-06-06T16:30:29","date_gmt":"2016-06-06T20:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stellaandcupcake.com\/blog\/?p=478"},"modified":"2016-06-06T16:54:21","modified_gmt":"2016-06-06T20:54:21","slug":"thundershirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.stellaandcupcake.com\/?p=478","title":{"rendered":"The ThunderShirt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When I noticed Stella becoming\u00c2\u00a0 more and more terrified of veterinary visits, I decided to do a little research on non-drug treatments to help her cope.\u00c2\u00a0 Such things as routine annual exams &amp; vaccinations or any other necessary medical attention are so important and definitely should not be ignored.\u00c2\u00a0 After much research I found the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thundershirt.com\">ThunderShirt,<\/a> decided to give it a chance and was so excited when the shipment arrived.\u00c2\u00a0 It&#8217;s made of quality soft-to-the-touch thick stretchy fabric.<\/p>\n<p>On the box, it says that the ThunderShirt can be used for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fear of thunder<\/li>\n<li>barking problems<\/li>\n<li>as a general training too<\/li>\n<li>any noise anxiety<\/li>\n<li>separation anxiety<\/li>\n<li>car or travel anxiety<\/li>\n<li>any excitability<\/li>\n<li>crate anxiety<\/li>\n<li>reactivity<\/li>\n<li>general fearfulness<\/li>\n<li>leash pulling<\/li>\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Anxiety symptoms listed by the ThunderShirt Company include and are not limited to: panting, shaking, drooling, barking\/whining, hiding, scratching, licking, bolting, eliminating indoors, seizures.<\/p>\n<p>How does it work you may ask?\u00c2\u00a0 It&#8217;s described as &#8220;applies gentle, constant pressure on a dog&#8217;s torso, that has an amazing calming effect for most dogs&#8230;\u00c2\u00a0 Pressure has been used to successfully reduce anxiety for many years for both animals and humans.\u00c2\u00a0 Examples include parents swaddling infants, veterinarians using squeeze chutes when vaccinating cattle, and thousands of people with autism using pressure to relieve persistent anxiety.&#8221;\u00c2\u00a0 I like that there was an option at the time we purchased it to return the product within 45 days for a full refund of the purchase price (had we felt it was not the right solution for us), but since we thought it was a good product, we did end up keeping it.<\/p>\n<p>Our thoughts: Honestly, the pressure of the ThunderShirt is quite gentle.\u00c2\u00a0 Stella seems to tolerate her ThunderShirt pretty well and normally acts relaxed without any obsessive tendencies.\u00c2\u00a0 Does it lesson her vet anxiety?\u00c2\u00a0 Maybe a little.\u00c2\u00a0 Any progress is really a step in the right direction.\u00c2\u00a0 I also bring along one of her favorite blankets to lay on and dog toys to keep her entertained in the vet waiting lounge.<\/p>\n<p>Please comment on your experience with your ThunderShirt purchase.\u00c2\u00a0 I would love to know what other furmoms think of it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Photocredit:<\/strong> ThunderShirt Company<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stellaandcupcake.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thundershirt-dog-model.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-480\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stellaandcupcake.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thundershirt-dog-model-300x300.png\" alt=\"thundershirt dog model\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.stellaandcupcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thundershirt-dog-model-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.stellaandcupcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thundershirt-dog-model-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.stellaandcupcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thundershirt-dog-model.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stellaandcupcake.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thundershirt-sizing-chart.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-481\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stellaandcupcake.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thundershirt-sizing-chart-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"thundershirt sizing chart\" width=\"210\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.stellaandcupcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thundershirt-sizing-chart-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/blog.stellaandcupcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thundershirt-sizing-chart.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I noticed Stella becoming\u00c2\u00a0 more and more terrified of veterinary visits, I decided to do a little research on non-drug treatments to help her cope.\u00c2\u00a0 Such things as routine annual exams &amp; 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