Does your pet seek a safe place to hide during storms?

Does your pet suffer from fear based urination or defecation?

Does you pet tremble, shake or cower with fear during a storm?

Does your pet bark, whimper, howl or meow during adverse weather events, such as a thunderstorm?

Does your pet compulsively seek your company when suffering from fear related to storms, fireworks or other loud noises?

Does your pet ignore your commands as a result of fear from storms, fireworks or loud noises?

Is your pet destructive, or does he/she chew or dig during storms and fireworks?

Manufacturers Safety Data Sheet

INFORMATION ON THE INGREDIENT COMBINATION

The Storm Stress ingredients have been selected to have a synergistic action. They are combined at ultra dilute molecular concentration levels, resulting in a totally safe, non-sedating, non-toxic, side effect free product that is natural and effective. The ingredient profile is targeted to work in a wide range of animal types and across a wide range of fear and anxiety symptoms. These include thunderstorms, most weather conditions, loud noises and fireworks. The ingredients are the culmination of nearly 20 years of research and on-going product development and have been subject to extensive trialing. In university run trials and in clinical use by practicing veterinarians, the formualtion has shown no signs of side effects. Due to the high molecular dilution, the ingredients can be used in any treatment regimen without danger of drug interaction and are safe for use in animals with compromised organ function of any type.   The absence of drug residues and the lack of negative side effects, make the product suitable for use in performance animals, as well as pets. All symptoms do not have to be present for Storm Stress to benefit the fear state in a patient.

Aconite 10x & 200c (Monkshood)
	Aconite is used for any sudden shock resulting in fright, fear or anxiety. Indications include; restlessness with fear and anxiety so severe the sufferer thinks he is going to die. Signs are worse at night so a night storm, particularly at midnight, is even more frightening. It is useful where there is a cold, dry, northerly wind. Equally, during summer heat the fright can lead to diarrhea with fever, which can become bloody and foul smelling if neglected.  Any symptoms from sudden fright will yield to its action.  Its use helps with fear of noise. This  plant grows in damp covered areas, high in the mountains where it is stormy and windy.
Picture source Tom Farrington original source unknown
Avena Sativa 7x & 2c (Common Oat Plant)
	Avena Sativa is soothing without creating an addictive or sedating habit. It has a selective action on the brain and nervous system. It is pre-eminently an anti-neurotic for calming the nervous system and is useful in palpitations and nervous exhaustion. Like all components of Storm Stress, it can be started and stopped suddenly with no side effects or withdrawal period, and will act quickly when administered
Picture Source by Andreas Trepte, Marburg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Avena-sativa.jpg
Belladonna 30c (Deadly Nightshade)
	Belladona is useful for animals suffering sudden fear, accompanied by a bounding pulse, with an audible, thumping heartbeat, palpable by placing a hand on the chest.  The pupils are usually widely dilated, often accompanied by meowing, barking or screeching from terror. It is a remedy for acute states of panic where there is hyper-vigilance that can, in the worst cases, extend into convulsions, thus it is a great remedy for epileptic-type states. Those requiring the use of homeopathic Belladonna are very sensitive to noise and light, particularly the flash of lightening. Animals requiring it can often act as if rabid with fear, exhibiting behaviors such as - drooling, trashing, barking and even involuntary urination among other signs of fear. These animals often try to hide during a storm.
Picture Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Atropa_Bella-donna3.JPG
Borax 6c & 30c (Borate of Sodium – Washing Soda)
	This is the pre-eminent remedy for fear of gunshots or any sudden noise causing startling. Jumping with fright is an indication for the use of this remedy.  Those requiring it often hate to be lifted. This fear of lifting is due to of a fear of downward motion, which to the untrained observer often appears as a fear of heights or lifting, but is actually due to a fear of falling or downward motion. Drooling is often a symptom indicating a need, but will even work where drooling is the result of mouth ulcers.
Picture Source Wikipedia
Calcarea Phosphorica 30c & 200c (Calcium phosphate)[Calc-Phos]
	The animal requiring this remedy often looks like a heavier version of an Irish Red Setter and is usually just as hyperactive. They can be destructively chewing furniture and plants or digging holes in the garden. They are often wanderers, leaving their owners and going from house to house. They require endless love and companionship and feel that there is not enough at home when infact there is but they are uable to realize that. Calc-Phos types are terrified of thunder and will shake and tremble while in company during a storm or similar event, but without company they are likely to bolt during a storm and disappear for several days, even after the storm has ended, running until they find someone, or another animal, to comfort them. They can run for miles and miles when they suffer from storm stress.
Picture Source Tom Farrington Triple Phosphate Crystals
Gelsemium 6c, 30c & 200c (Yellow Jasmine)
	Animals requiring Yellow Jasmine (Gelsemium) are often referred to as “the trembler.” With Yellow Jasmine there is quivering, which can range from a muscle group to the entire body, both inside and out. It is the remedy for anticipatory anxiety and is often used for show fear (stage fright in humans). The animal can have diarrhea or involuntary urination when under extreme stress. Those requiring its action can even become sluggish to move and be virtually paralyzed by their state of fear, standing frozen, but with their back legs shaking. Unlike some of the other ingredients, its state will onset after the first indication of a storm or firework and may even be a preparation done by the owner, for example, taking out boards to cover windows may start the  animal’s trembling. This often leaves the owner wondering what set it off. It is a great test ingredient in humans – anticipation of some terrifying event is a key symptom.
Picture Source http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/elsemium_sempervirens3.jpg/
Lycopodium 6c & 30c
	Lycopodium type animals have a fear of wind and storm sounds. They are the brave pet that is filled with insecurities, typically the dog who will growl at strangers while still wagging its tail, much like many German Shepherd dogs. Like Gelsemium types they suffer from anticipatory anxiety and will often perform poorly at shows or anywhere they are worried about what will happen.  They are fine on their own territory. They often have a fear of men, more than women, particularly when they speak in a deep tone.They often get flatulence or a growly tummy when they are anxious, especially during a howling or whistling wind and the anxiety induced flatulence can even extend to colic, which can occur in any species. They are worse for being closed in a stuffy warm room. When a room is closed up by drawing curtains and closing windows to cut down on storm noise, it should not be over stuffy.
Picture Source Bernd Haynold Wikipedia Lycopodium clavatum, Schwäbisch-Fränkische Waldberge, Germany
Natrum Carbonicum 30c & 200c (Carbonate of Soda/Washing soda)
	Natrum Carbonicum is probably the most sensitive to external impression, including noise, of any of the mineral remedies used in homeopathy or in homeopathic complexes. The animals are oversensitive to perceptual input and will know a storm is on the way when it can’t even be seen. They are particularly sensitive to any electrical changes, like thunderstorms. The Natrum Carbonicum type of animal has much in common in terms of its sensitivity to thunderstorms with the remedies Phosphorus, Rhododendron and Silica. The patient jumps or starts at the least little thing and is worse for the least little change of diet. Collies often fit this type.
Picture Source Tom Farrington - Washing Soda found in salt lakes around the world
Natrum Muriaticum 30c (Sodium chloride)
	Once again a sound sensitive remedy like Natrum Carbonicum.  The animal types who respond to this remedy are often loners. They like their own company, often choosing to sleep on their own away from companions. Those requiring the action of this remedy are often loyal to a fault, where they will have complaints from the loss of owners, their companions or a home. Grief and depression come as easily to them as does their preference - to be alone in their own company. In any of these conditions, they are prone to self-mutilate, causing a lick granuloma, particularly on one or other of the forelegs. They often like salty foods. Consolation often makes things worse when these animals are upset, so they are best left with company, but at a distance. They usually drink lots of water and are chilly. Many independent cats fit this type, as can some Collies.
Picture Source Tom Farrington Common salt (dried sea-salt)
Passaflora 7x & 2c (Passion flower)
	This is a calming remedy having a quietening effect on the entire nervous system.  Its action is in many ways similar to Avena Sativa, but those requiring it are more prone to anxiety that can even extend to convulsions. It once again has much in common with the other remedies in this complex for having the advantage of being swift acting and non-addictive.
Picture Source   http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Passiflora_incarnata.jpg
Phosphorus 6c, 30c, 200c & 1M (Mineral Phosphorus)
	Like those needing Natrum Carbonicum, the animal types who require help from Phosphorus are super-sensitive to all external impressions, particularly thunder and lightening storms, but any sudden noise will make them jump, much as those who require Borax. The difference between those who benefit from Phosphorus during a storm, or similar fear or anxiety inducing scenario is that they are individuals who have a sparkle in their eye, like Calcarea Phosphorica they would wander off with anyone. They need company above all else and if left alone during a storm, will often become destructive. They are almost clairvoyant in their sensitivity, knowing when their family will arrive home, or run to the phone knowing it will ring, etc. They are often fine with the veterinarian until the veterinarian thinks about lifting or injecting them, at which point the Phosphorus patient will suddenly become unfriendly to say the least; something that is normally totally out of character. Phosphorus types drink lots of water and are usually hyperactive like the ginger cat, who is friendly and out-going with everyone, or the true purebred red setter who trots off after a total stranger when out for a walk. Phosphorus has a strong fear of the dark so darkening skies affect it deeply.
Picture source http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bild:Phosphor_rot.jpg
Rhododendron 6c (Rhododendron chrysanthum)
	Like Phosphorus individuals, Rhododendron types are so sensitive to the approach of a storm that they will hide even before the storm arrives. In one case, this remedy was used so successfully on the owner’s dog that the owner requested extra remedy for future use. When this was used up more quickly than expected, its use was questioned by the veterinarian, where upon the owner admitted to having had lain under the bed with the dog during thunderstorms and now, after both taking the remedy, neither have to hide. They are as much affected by windy, or wet, stormy weather as they are by thunder, even to the extent of getting stiff just before the arrival of this type of weather. Some patients who are of the Rhododendron type and suffer from arthritis that is aggravated both before and as a result of a storm find that the use of the complex for the Storm Stress also alleviates the arthritis.
Picture Source http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Rhododendron_aureum_Georgi.jpg
Scutellaria Lateriflora 7x & 2c (Skullcap)
	Like Passiflora and Avena Sativa, Scutellaria is a calming remedy. Its calming effect has been known since the first European settlements in New England, and is to the Americas what Valeriana is to Europe. It acts as a nervous sedative and has its main use where nervous fear or excitement predominate. Much as one sees in Storm Stressed patients, Scutellaria individuals are characterised by restlessness and unease. The individuals benefiting from Scutellaria act as if they fear some dreadful calamity.  There can be nervous confusion during periods of anxiety or fear. It is once again non-addictive.
Photographer:  Thomas G. Barnes
Silica 30c & 200c (Silicon Dioxide = Flint, Quartz, Sand)
	Silica is the most common substance on earth, giving structure to plants and many creatures, forming some of the most beautiful and delicate structures known. Those needing Silica have a want of grit and are sensitive to all external impressions. These individuals are usually very chilly. They are strongly affected by changes of weather, noise, and light, all of which are greatly magnified as storms, hurricanes, tornados, thunder, lightening, fireworks, etc.
Photo Tom Farrington Silica Marina(sea sand is mainly silica.) View of Long Strand Owenahinca Rosscarbery Co Cork Ireland.
Stamonium 30c (Jimson weed)
	Terror is the prime indication for the application of Stamonium as a remedy.  Stamonium’s action also covers fear of the dark. Those needing it will have the wide-eyed look of fear, emphasized by greatly dilated pupils-the classic wide-eyed look of terror. These types are often rooted to the spot, paralyzed with fear. In some cases the fear can lead to aggression, even sometimes to a surprised owner, as they will want to escape from whatever is terrifying them. They can at times be destructive in their state of mania.  Often animals needing this remedy are described by owners as having a change that can be seen in their eyes, a sort of glazed or crazed look. Once in the state of terror they can have a very strong fear of water, noise or touch, much as a rabid animal would have. They are helped by soothing company.
Picture Source TeunSpaans  of Datura stamonium / Stamonium / Jimson Weed taken in the dunes of w-scheveningen  of From the English Wikipedia
Staphysagria 6c & 30c (Delphinium Stavesacre)
	Animals benefiting from this remedy tremble, but it is different from that of Gelsemium, where there is anticipatory fear. In the case of Staphysagria, the animal will be frightened of its own shadow. This fear can be instigated by factors such as surgery, and humiliations leading to trembling with indignation or fear. This is a state commonly seen in cats where they become super-sensitive to every impression, including touch and noise, and thus storms, fireworks and thunder. Often the effect is seen not only at the mental level, but also on the level of physical symptoms where there are skin eruptions that are as extremely sensitive to touch - as the patient is touchy.
Picture Source- Wikipedia copyright expired
Valeriana 7x & 2c (Valerian Root)
	Valeriana is a remedy for hysteria. Like Staphysagria there is a general over-sensitiveness. Like Stamonium and Phosphorus, there is a fear of the dark and a dread of being alone. One of the features of many storms is a darkening of the sky. This sensitivity to darkness is something that many of the remedies in the Storm Stress complex help, even fireworks are normally associated with the dark. Hysteria with over-sensitivity, especially when alone in the dark, is something that Valeriana is particularly good at easing while still being non-habit forming.
Picture Source wholeeartheats.blogspot.com/ Valerian Root

INDICATIONS: Anxiety or anxiety induced conditions: fear of thunder, fireworks, wind, loud noises, gunshots, hurricanes and tornados. Storms, stormy weather, Heavy Thunderous Rainfall.

FORMS: Liquid                                

PACKAGE SIZE:  5 ml bottle

DOSE:  One dose (10 drops) every 15 minutes up to 4 doses if needed. In acute cases, the doses can be given every 5 minutes up to 6 doses until response is seen.

PREVENTION WHILE OWNER IS AWAY:  15 drops of product may be put in water bowl for each Cat/Kitten or Dog/Puppy who is home along during storm season or similar events.  Discontinue treatment as condition improves. (See under administration for other methods)

ADMINISTRATION: Optimally, the liquid preparation should be dropped directly on to the mucous membrane of the mouth including lips; ideally in dogs by pulling out the labial pouch, and in cats by raising the head until the mouth opens.  Where an animal finds this distressful or an owner is unable to comply, the medication can be put in the food, water or milk.  Where animals are sensitive to the odor of the alcohol preservative, a 10-20 minute period should be allowed for dilution and evaporation before the liquid or food is presented to the patient. Occasionally, animals will shake their heads as a response to the alcohol preservative; cats may salivate excessively and in these cases presenting it in food, water or milk works. (Can also be squirted liberally onto pets bedding or onto floor in area where pet will stay if no other method available and it will work by diffusion to become an aerosol).

FURTHER ADVICE:Available at www.Homeopetpro.com, such as 7 tips for Storm Stressed Pets

ADVERSE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS:  None known, other than reversible effect of over dosage. Over dosage will result in a return of symptoms after the symptoms have initially disappeared. Where a return of symptoms occurs while on the medication, ceasing to use it will alleviate the effect. Patients who are hypersensitive to homeopathic preparations will show response to a single dose, which may not need to be repeated for some time. For this reason therapy should always start with a single dose the previous day and should a major response be seen, therapy should not be recommenced until symptoms relapse, and then only a single dose given for maximum effect.  Although no evidence exists to the contrary, care should be taken with its use in pregnant animals as low potency homeopathics are historically not regarded as totally safe in pregnancy, despite their lack of chemicals. Should a suspected adverse reaction be seen or advice needed, please contact HomeoPet, LLC (contact information at bottom of sheet).

DRUG INTERACTIONS:  None known.  For animal use only.  Keep out of reach of children.

PHARMACEUTICAL PRECAUTIONS:  Store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and away from strong odors.

USER SAFETY:  No adverse effects have been recorded.  There have been reports to the company of beneficial rather than adverse effects. As homeopathics are active in humans, care is advised when handling product, although a long history of homeopathics used in humans shows a very high safety margin.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:  To date none found.

Authorization#, NDC#:  61571-0556-01, 61571-0556-02, 61571-056-03, 61571-0556-04