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Pet OTC Calmatrol Medication for Anxiety for Small Breed Dogs

Pet OTC Calmatrol Medication for Anxiety for Small Breed Dogs

By Pet OTC 3 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 50% confidence
1.0 /10
Quality
1.0
Value
1.0
Design
1.0
Function
1.0
Durability
1.0

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

Reviews Analyzed 3
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 0%

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

$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

  • 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.

  • Increased Hyperactivity (2) major

    Causes the dog to become hyperactive instead of calming them down.

  • Not Effective (2) major

    Does not work as intended for calming the pet according to the users.

  • Bad customer satisfaction (3) major

    Highest amount of negative feedback.

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Owners of small breed dogs with anxiety issues β€” The medication is ineffective and causes hyperactivity, making it unsuitable for calming anxious dogs.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Varies

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ— Hand wash
βœ— Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

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expensive (3) ineffective (3) hyperactivity (2)

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

β€” Mary

"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.

1.0 /10
β€” Poor