What is Stress Gold?
Stress Gold is a fast-acting herbal formula designed for cats. This herbal combination naturally supports the central nervous system in times of nervous tension or heightened states of emotion.
The primary herbal ingredients in Stress Gold produce a natural relaxing effect. The result is reduced nerve tension, subdued restlessness, and a decreased tendency to hyperactivity or excitability. The class of herbal relaxants used in this formula are gentle and will not cause stomach upset.
Stress Gold will help your pet feel pleasantly relaxed and possibly sleepy.
What is Stress Gold Used For?
Stress Gold acts quickly on the nervous system so your pet can feel more relaxed at times when they might otherwise experience sudden anxiety, agitation or even aggression. Use Stress Gold before or after a known stressful situation to restore calmness.
Many behaviors can be observed with an animal under stress.
A pet may appear nervous or agitated to the point of displaying fear (panic), pacing or showing aggression. If the animal is unable to calm down, there may be an increase in heart and breath rate. Stress can be expressed by urinating, biting or incessant barking.
In some cases, stress can be induced by a medication, but in most cases it is due to something in the animal's environment:
Travel, boarding, moving
Loud noises like thunder, shouting, children, or fireworks
Change in pet owner, even temporary
New people in the home or someone's absence
Home renovations
Physical stress is another type of stress, usually caused by pain or discomfort due to an injury, or inflammation such as with arthritis. By treating the cause of the health issue, the discomfort will hopefully abate and with it, the feelings of stress. For physical discomfort, we highly recommend using Comfort Gold.
A note from our veterinarian...
Like people, our pets have individual histories, perceptions and personalities. It is important to notice and respond to your pet individually. It may be hard to understand why a certain event is stressful or it may be obvious. Either way, it is helpful to have Stress Gold on-hand if your cat is prone to stress or a stressful event is about to take place. Take comfort that there is a safe and natural product you can provide when it is needed. For your pet's peace of mind and your own.
The amount of Stress Gold required is individual. In other words, the dosage needed by one pet may be different from the amount another pet needs. Some pets respond dramatically to nervines ("NER-veens" = herbs that have an effect on the nervous system) and others need more to illicit an effect. Notice how your pet responds for 30-40 minutes after administering Stress Gold. You may need to repeat the dose and this can be done safely, up to 4 doses.
Stress Gold can be used for hyperactivity and trouble relaxing at night when everyone in the house is trying to sleep. Insomnia or night stalking may be a clue that something is wrong. Some causes of insomnia are:
Conditions like pain (example: from arthritis or hip dysplasia)
Hyperthyroidism
Chronic itchiness due to allergies or fleas
Frequent need to urinate (may be a kidney or bladder problem)
Old age
Insomnia is usually a symptom of something else, rather than a condition in itself. Treating the cause of insomnia is the primary focus but Stress Gold can provide relief while the condition exists.
If your cat is experiencing ongoing anxiety or requires support with long-standing behavioral problems, I recommend using Calming Care as a daily supplement. Calming Care takes effect gently over time to support sustained, calmer mood.