Based on owner reporting in 2011 and the 2014 study results, ThunderShirt and other pressure wraps are shown to be a possibly useful tool in helping relieve symptoms of anxiety but are not proven to be an effective or long-lasting treatment of separation anxiety in particular.
How does the ThunderShirt work? Like swaddling an infant, ThunderShirt applies a gentle, constant pressure to your dog or cat's torso. Research on both humans and animals suggests that this type of pressure can release a calming hormone like oxytocin or endorphins (there is a reason we love hugs!).
Thundershirt is the EASIEST TO USE and adjust for just the right pressure to calm your dog. Already calming millions of dogs, Thundershirt has over an 80% success rate. Use for thunder, fireworks, separation anxiety, travel, vet visits, problem barking, reactivity, and much, much more. NO TRAINING REQUIRED.
Many owners see reductions or complete elimination of symptoms with the very first use. With others, it may take two or three usages of ThunderShirt to see results.
Put ThunderShirt in your laundry basket for a day or two so it absorbs your scent, and smells familiar to your pet. They'll immediately feel more comfortable with the ThunderShirt since it reminds them of you.
TREATING DOG SEPARATION ANXIETY WITH THUNDERSHIRT ThunderShirt works by applying a gentle, calming pressure around your dog's torso. It's like a “hug” and relaxes most dogs. We developed ThunderShirt to treat dogs who were dangerously terrified of thunderstorms, but we've seen tremendous success for separation anxiety.
Grandin's work is specifically called out on the website for Thundershirt, the major player in the animal anxiety wrap market. Deep Pressure Therapy is now widely used to help calm people with autism, and many different studies suggest the therapy shows real results.
The tightness hits certain pressure points and makes the pet feel secure and comforted. Pet owners also are drawn to the wraps because they satisfy a desire to ease the anxiety without resorting to medication, which often works but also leaves your pet in a near-zombie state.
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ThunderWorks® claims that their ThunderShirt® for dogs has an 80% success in helping relieve a dog's fear of thunder, fireworks, car travel, separation anxiety and more. Tellington TTouch® recommends body wraps to help with mobility, injury recovery, and motion sickness in addition to anxiety relief.
ThunderShirt Sport vs. The ThunderShirt Sport is made with 100 percent polyester, while the Classic and Polo styles are made with a blend of polyester, rayon and spandex. All three designs are made to be lightweight, breathable and machine washable.