The festive season can be a stressful period for pets and their owners, as the nation lights up the sky with fireworks to welcome the new year. Despite progress in creating quieter fireworks, many hosts still prefer the louder options to celebrate the new year with a bang.
This time of year can be frightening for our pets, causing them to hide, tremble, bark, and whimper. However, pet owners have stumbled upon a natural solution that one customer says halted their dog’s barking “immediately”.
Nat Pat’s Pet Zen Stickers are infused with a scientifically supported formula designed to “soothe even the most anxious pets”. They utilise natural components such as Fractionated Coconut Oil, Vanilla Extract, Lavender, Orange, Geranium, Clary Sage to aid in calming pets, reports the Daily Record.
According to Nat Pat, the essential oils work by tugging at the receptors in your pet’s nose. “These receptors then send messages to the nervous system, which communicates with the limbic system – the part of the brain that controls behaviour and emotions. This process helps calm your pet, reducing anxiety and promoting a more even overall mood.
“Perfect for trips, vet visits, or any stressful situation. These patches are compact and easy to carry, ensuring your pet stays calm no matter where you go.”
Costing £22.10 for a pack for 48 stickers, the patches “peel off easily” and apply to your pet’s collar, and can be removed without leaving any residue, the brand claims.
With an impressive 4.4 out of 5 rating from over 3,500 reviews on TrustPilot, NatPat’s credibility is evident. One satisfied customer reported: “Stickers arrived today, I put them on my dogs’ collars and they have already stopped barking.”
Another praised the brand’s online presence and swift service, saying: “The website is fun to navigate and delivery is prompt,” and lauded the product’s impact, especially post-operation: “The product itself is the hero though. Pet Zen helped my puppy to relax after surgery and the cone he had to wear didn’t bother him as much.”
Of the negative reviews, some reviewers have mentioned they’ve struggled with the ‘stickiness’ of the product. Be sure to reach out to the company if you have struggled with getting the adhesive to work.
However, another happy shopper added: “One of my dogs is very reactive to other dogs due to his past. Since using the Zen Patches, he is so much better and more relaxed when we are walking. I am also more relaxed instead of being on very high alert all the time as he is a 30-kilo Husky mix.”
Nat Pat’s range doesn’t stop there. It’s Pet Tick Repellent Stickers are designed to attach to your pet’s collar, preventing direct skin contact and ensuring they won’t wash off during bath time. They’re made with natural ingredients such as fractionated coconut oil, geranium, cedarwood, and vetiver essential oils.
The stickers are made from bamboo fibres, and their patented Aroma Weave technology ensures the oils maintain their effectiveness, keeping your pet safe.
They can be bought in packs of 48 for £19, with discounts available on bundles and further savings if you subscribe for regular deliveries.
If you’d rather stick with a regular collar solution, this £12.97 option for dogs will cover both ticks and fleas. Elsewhere, spot treatments at PetsAtHome are available from a bargain price of just £7.