How Do Pheromones Affect the Behavior of Pets?

For first time users of pheromones, the question “How do pheromones affect the behavior of my pet” is very common. Naturally, we all worry about the effects that certain substances will have on the behavior of our pets so it is perfectly all right to ask many questions about the effects of such substances.

Generally, pheromones have positive effects on your pets. If your pet is anxious or does not have any inclinations to breed, pheromones can help your pet a lot. In fact, according to some experts, when it comes to pets that are highly excitable, the use of pheromones is essential to help the pet cope with daily living. The question now is “How do pheromones affect the behavior of pets when it is used on a long term basis”. Is it really safe to use this substance for a prolonged period of time?

A lot people often worry about the behavior of their dogs. Every once in a while, dogs can become anxious or overly excited about something that they end up behaving badly whether they are in the house or outside. More often than not, vets would advise dog owners to use pheromones to help their dog calm down. However, the question now is how do pheromones affect behavior when used on a long term basis? Note that according to studies, the effect of the pheromones is on a short term basis and if you are using one of those pheromone sprays to help your dog calm down, you may need to spray often for lasting effects.

Getting Answers

Although there are no significant reports about the side effects of the use of pheromones to help pets calm down, many pet owners are wondering as to how pheromones affect behavior in the long run. Will the dog or the cat become dependent on the pheromones? If you eventually stop using the pheromone spray, will your dog or your cat suffer some withdrawal syndrome such as anxiety?

At this point, there are not really enough studies conducted on the effects of long term use of pheromones on pets. If you are worried about side effects of long term use of pheromones on your pet, it would be a good idea to ask the question on how do pheromones affect the behavior of your dog or cat during your next visit to the vet because he or she can tailor an answer specific to your pet.

Ann Marier a prolific writer has written many informative articles about health resources Topics. Her latest articles examine human pheromones and insect pheromones and their effects

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