Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!
Become a member today!
Members-only pricing and offers, personalized care notifications, Vital Care points back on every purchase and more!
Become a credit card member today!Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
when you use Petco Pay!APPLY NOWLearn More About Petco Pay Benefits
ThunderEssence
Related Articles & Questions
- Seasonal Topics
Halloween Cat Safety: Essential Tips to Keep Your Cat Safe & Happy
Keep your cat safe this Halloween by keeping the spookiness at an enjoyable level. With a little preparation, including learning to recognize signs of feline stress, and these tips, you can enjoy the holiday together.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
- Seasonal Topics
Safe & Healthy Holiday Treats for Your Dog & Cat This Season
Discover festive and safe holiday treats for your dogs and cats, with ideas to make the season extra special for your furry friends.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
- Seasonal Topics
Top 10 Best Holiday Dog Gifts: Treats & Toys Your Pup Will Adore!
Choosing the perfect gift for family and friends can often be a challenge. Fortunately, ‘fetching’ the perfect holiday treats and toys for your pup can be just as fun as your average game of, well...
Updated on November 13th, 2025
- Seasonal Topics
Protect Your Pet: Holiday Winter Safety, Cold Weather & Paw Care
Preparing ahead of time can help you spend a more enjoyable, and safe, holiday season with your pets. Check out these tips so you can get back to the festivities.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
- Seasonal Topics
How to Help Pets Stay Calm During Fireworks
Learn how to keep all pets, from dogs to guinea pigs, safe and calm during fireworks.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
Any safety tips to prepare for Halloween?
While Halloween may be fun for us, it can be stressful for pets. Before the trick-or-treaters start ringing the doorbell, be sure that your pet is safely confined in a crate or room so that they don’t escape amidst the chaos. Keep any candy or treats out of reach of pets. Chocolate is toxic to pets, and many other treats or candies can lead to gastrointestinal upset or pancreatitis. If your pet becomes excessively anxious when the doorbell rings repeatedly, discuss solutions with your veterinarian.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My dog seems to get nervous when there are a lot of people around. Thursday being Thanksgiving we will be having family over and I want to know what I can give her to help calm her down.
Poor pup! You can try a DAP pheromone collar along with a natural calming supplement like Zylkene or Composure if you wish - these are very safe and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription. If you think that she may need something stronger, I would recommend talking with your regular vet about whether she might benefit from prescription anti-anxiety medication, such as alprazolam or trazodone.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My dog coco gets very scared of loud thunder storms. I have tried everything I could find that may possible help with this issues but all he does is pant really hard and shakes the whole time during the storm is there anything else out there I could
Compression wear such as the ThunderShirt may help. Sedatives may help as well. There is a newer drug called Sileo that is specifically for noise aversion. You will need a prescription from your vet for it though. Other drug free alternatives include pheromone products such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser and Rescue Remedy for Pets.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
What products do you suggest to help a dog with anxiety during fireworks or vet appointments?
Hello! For major anxiety inducing events, like fireworks and vet appointments, I recommend getting a prescription anti-anxiety medication. The drug Trazodone is my personal favorite for helping fearful dogs. It's an SSRI, so it works just like an anti-depressant. I give it to my dog about 45 minutes before the fireworks start, and it really helps him cope with the loud noises. You can also put cotton balls in Oso's ears, if he lets you. Most of the fearful dogs will appreciated the muted sounds. Just don't remember to take them out later! I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Boop by Petco!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
What options are there for a dog with anxiety. My 8yr. Old female has become sensitive to people coughing, fireworks,thunder/lightning. She will shake and try to find a place to hide.
If loud noises are the main problem, you can try to control the environment. If a storm is in the forecast or it is firework season, place her where a white noise machine is running to help mask the sounds. They make a product called a thunder shirt. It is basically a snug fitting shirt that does help some feed safe and relax while it is on. They make a pheromone collar for dogs that helps calm them also If none of these help, then talk to your vet about prescription medicine. They have a variety from some that are given every day to those that are just needed during each occurrence.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
