Pet OTC Calmatrol Medication for Anxiety for Small Breed Dogs
In a Nutshell
- Correct ingredient but ineffective.
- Unacceptably high pricing.
- Increased dogs’ hyperactivity, contrary to intended calming effect.
Quick Verdict
This medication is highly ineffective and overpriced. It contains the same active ingredient as over-the-counter Benadryl, yet it is sold at an excessively high price. It appears to make dogs more hyperactive instead of calming them down, as intended.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
$25.00 is too costly for a drive with similar components as $6 OTC version.
Prevention: Buy the generic version of this product
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
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Expensive (3) critical
Significantly more expensive than generic Benadryl, which contains the same active ingredient.
Tip: Use cheaper generic Benadryl that has identical active ingredients.
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Increased Hyperactivity (2) major
Causes the dog to become hyperactive instead of calming them down.
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Not Effective (2) major
Does not work as intended for calming the pet according to the users.
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Bad customer satisfaction (3) major
Highest amount of negative feedback.
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
✗ Skip If
- • Owners of small breed dogs with anxiety issues — The medication is ineffective and causes hyperactivity, making it unsuitable for calming anxious dogs.
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Common Questions
Is this medication effective for calming small breed dogs?
No, the medication is generally reported to increase hyperactivity and does not work as intended to calm the dogs.
Can it be harmful for dogs?
There are reports dogs who became hyperactive from the product.
Is this medication worth the price?
No, the medication is not worth the higher price. It is as effective and not it may overexcite your dog.
Highlighted Reviews
"This is nothing more than a Benadryl. Buy the generic at the store. Exact same thing. But I would never give this to a dog to calm them. It makes most people and dogs hyper first. Maybe later they’ll konk out from the drug effect and being worn out!"
Bottom Line
This anxiety medication does not work for many dogs and is overpriced. Spend money on something more effective.