The effect is similar to swaddling an infant, or using a weighted blanket for adults. Studies have shown that the constant pressure can actually help to reduce an elevated heart rate, which is one of the reasons the ThunderShirt helps dogs and cats to feel calmer.

ThunderShirt® is the original, vet recommended, natural calming solution that may reduce anxiety in dogs in a drug-free way. Like swaddling an infant, our dog anxiety vest's patented design applies gentle, constant pressure to calm all types of anxiety, fear, and over-excitement issues in dogs.

How long can a dog wear a thundershirt? The Thundershirt can be left on for extended periods of time. However, the first few times of wear, it's best to remove it every 1-2 hours to check for any signs of irritation. If using the Thundershirt for extended periods, it is recommended to remove it at least twice a day.

Thundershirt is designed to be easily put on to achieve the right calming. Pressure simply lay the thundershirt over the dog's. Back then loosely fasten the neck straps. Then adjust the torso flaps.

One study found that dogs who had not worn a ThunderShirt before experienced an increased heart rate shortly after putting it on. Once they habituated to it, though, their heart rate decreased, and they showed fewer signs of anxiety, such as lip licking, yawning, and staring at the door from which their owner exited.

Generally, no, there are no side effects seen with using a ThunderShirt. It is not advised to use them in particularly warm weather for obvious reasons. Care ought to be taken when using them for elderly pets or those with certain health conditions. But otherwise, there is unlikely to be any downside to trying one out.

one to two hours Most people say that their dogs really enjoy wearing their ThunderShirts and they are safe to leave on for extended periods of time depending on the issue. Please note we recommend removing the ThunderShirt every one to two hours the first few times to be sure everything is fitting correctly and your pet is happy.

Thundershirt's gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if anxious, fearful or over-excited. Based on surveys completed by more than 2000 customers, over 80% of dogs showed improvement in symptoms when using the Thundershirt. and many more!

Weighted anxiety vests work by applying gentle and constant pressure on a dog's shoulder region. According to the principles of pressure therapy, this gentle pressure helps activate the release of oxytocin and other feel-good hormones like dopamine, to promote relaxation and alleviate stress.

ThunderShirt® is vet recommended and already used by MILLIONS of dogs and cats to feel calmer in stressful situations. It may help to calm during fireworks, thunderstorms, travel, vet visits, separation anxiety and more!

What are they designed to do? The idea behind the ThunderShirt is that it works on the same principle as swaddling a baby or using a weighted blanket. The pressure applied reduces stress by calming the autonomic nervous system which is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response.

Adjust. If needed to improve the Snuggie snug fit not too tight just comfortable. Pressure that last part provides just the right amount of squeeze your dog needs feels.