Fireworks Support Trajectory
The NGD Care Firework Support Program is a supplement schedule for dogs and cats, formulated for rest and relaxation around New Year’s Eve and other stressful moments. Start several weeks to months in advance.
- A schedule for the New Year's Eve period.
- Start several weeks or months in advance, depending on the stress level.
- Formulated for rest and relaxation during stressful moments.
- Can also be used during thunderstorms, travel, or moving house.
Description
QUICK SUMMARY
The Firework Support Program is a schedule for dogs and cats around New Year’s Eve, featuring a basic kit and an additional supplement for animals with stronger reactions.
Why a program and not a separate supplement?
The program has two levels. The basic kit with Firework Essence and the Firework Support roller is the foundation, which you start in early December. If your pet reacts more strongly to fireworks, add the extended kit and start as early as November.
If your pet reacts very strongly, you can start the Gut Support Program in September, combined with guidance from a behavioral therapist. Additionally, create a safe, quiet place for your pet at home.
Four processes related to loud noises
Reacting to fireworks is much more than just being startled. What happens is linked to hearing, the fast and slow stress responses, and the path back to calm. This program was developed from this systems biology perspective.
Dogs and cats hear higher frequencies and softer sounds than humans. A bang sounds different to them and often louder than it does to you.
During an unexpected bang, the autonomic nervous system reacts within seconds. The adrenal gland releases adrenaline, and heart rate and respiration increase.
Via the HPA axis, the adrenal gland also releases cortisol. This hormone remains in the blood longer than adrenaline. This is why an animal may remain restless for some time after the fireworks.
After tension, the parasympathetic nervous system takes over, the part of the nervous system associated with rest. Magnesium, L-theanine, and the endocannabinoid system are studied in relation to these processes.
Why this order?
The basic kit with flower remedy and aroma oil starts in early December. The extended kit for stronger tension starts earlier, in November, as plant extracts and mushrooms need time. For very strong reactions, start with the gut in September, due to the gut-brain axis.
How does the Fireworks Support Program work?
The program consists of three parts. The ingredients are listed for each supplement.
If your pet reacts very strongly to fireworks, you can start the Gut Support Program three or four months in advance. The gut and brain are connected via nerves and signaling molecules, and gut bacteria are studied in relation to the stress response. The Gut Support Program lasts about 16 weeks. For stronger tension, combine it with guidance from a certified behavioral therapist.
The basic kit is the foundation of the program. Start in early December and administer daily until after the turn of the year. Firework Essence is a flower remedy in the tradition of Bach remedies and Australian Bush Flower Essences. It contains Aspen, Rock Rose, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, and Borage, among others. Flower remedies are widely used in integrative practice for stressful situations; administer daily from early December. Firework Support Roller is an aroma oil with lavender, cedarwood, patchouli, cypress, and frankincense, to be applied to the sleeping area or bed. Scent is transmitted via the olfactory system directly to the limbic system, the part of the brain associated with emotions. Lavender and the component linalool are studied in dogs in relation to calm. For cats, use the roller only at a distance, never on the fur.
If your pet reacts more strongly to fireworks, supplement the basic kit. Start two months in advance, in November, as plant extracts and mushrooms are typically administered over several weeks in research. Adaptogen Complex contains ashwagandha and rhodiola. These plants are studied in relation to the HPA axis, the pathway through which the adrenal gland releases cortisol, and are usually given for six to eight weeks in studies. Myco Adaptogen Complex contains lion’s mane, reishi, chaga, and cordyceps. Lion’s mane is studied in relation to nerve growth factor, and reishi contains triterpenes studied in relation to the stress response. Relax Support contains magnesium, L-theanine, L-tryptophan, and vitamin B6. Magnesium and L-theanine are involved in nerve impulse transmission, and L-tryptophan is the building block of serotonin. It can also be given on the night itself. CBD oil contains CBD, which is studied in relation to the endocannabinoid system. That system is involved in how the body reacts to sudden stimuli, such as loud noises. You can give an extra amount on December 31st.
How do you use the program?
In September, start the Gut Support Program and potentially behavioral therapy for stronger tension. In November, start the extended kit. In early December, start the basic kit and administer daily. On December 31st, you can use the roller on the sleeping area and give extra CBD oil. Dosage per weight is listed for each supplement. Consult your veterinarian first if your pet is on medication.
Do you have questions during the program, or want to tailor the schedule to your pet? Schedule an intake with integrative veterinarian Stefan Veenstra.
Frequently asked questions
When do I start?
Start the basic kit in early December. Start the extended kit in November, as plant extracts like ashwagandha are administered over several weeks in research. For very strong reactions, start the Gut Support Program in September.
Is the aroma oil suitable for cats?
Use the roller for cats only at a distance, for example on the sleeping area or bed, and never on the fur. Cats lick themselves and would ingest the essential oils.
Is this also suitable for thunderstorms or other loud noises?
Yes, the program can also be used for thunderstorms or other situations involving loud noises.
Can this be used with medication?
Consult your veterinarian first, especially with products that affect the nervous system or if using a veterinary sedative on the night itself.
Does this replace behavioral therapy?
No. If your pet reacts very strongly, also consult a certified behavioral therapist.
Why the NGD Care Fireworks Support Program?
| Feature | NGD Care |
|---|---|
| Composition | A schedule with NGD Care supplements, in a fixed order. |
| Human grade | We use human-grade ingredients. |
| Individual guidance | Would you like personal advice for your animal? This is possible via a consultation with Stefan Veenstra. |
Scientific literature
- Panossian A, Wikman G. (2010). Effects of adaptogens on the central nervous system and the molecular mechanisms associated with their stress-protective activity. Pharmaceuticals.
- Hidese S, et al. (2019). Effects of L-theanine administration on stress-related symptoms and cognitive functions in healthy adults. Nutrients.
- Silver RJ. (2019). The endocannabinoid system of animals. Animals.
Want to read more about nutrients and body processes?
In the knowledge base, you’ll find background articles about nutrition and how the body works. Have a question about this program or want personal advice? Feel free to contact us.
Developed by Stefan Veenstra DVM, integrative veterinarian. Stefan is the founder of NGD Care, NGD Care Academy and Integrative Veterinary Center Natural Healthy Animals. Read more about Stefan →
This information is educational in nature and does not replace a veterinary consultation. In case of severe or persistent complaints, always consult a veterinarian.
Ingredients, dosage and use
- See the individual ingredients
- We recommend a therapeutic dosage of 2x daily in the 1st month. Depending on how it goes, you can go to the maintenance dose after 1 month. If that does not go well in terms of anxiety, you can build up again to 2x a day (CBD oil 3x a day).
Disclaimer
- This product is a dietary supplement and not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and varied balanced diet.
- The products are not medicines and cannot be used as medicines, but as a dietary supplement. In case of illness or other medical condition, always consult a veterinarian before use.
- Dietary supplements may have interactions and side effects with regular medications.
- Keep out of reach of young children.
- Consult an expert before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, medication use and illness.
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Kuiper –
After years of searching and ‘drugging’ with the well-known means for New Year’s Eve, we used the fireworks protocol for the first time last New Year’s Eve.
Our dog has never come through New Year’s Eve so well and calmly. Outside a lot quieter when bangs can be heard and inside a lot less scared. Sleeps through everything most of the day without being ‘out’. After the turn of the year, they regained self-confidence much faster instead of weeks or months.
This year in the repetition again!
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Na jaren van zoeken en ‘drogeren’ met de bekende middelen voor oud en nieuw hebben we vorige jaarwisseling voor het eerst het vuurwerkprotocol gebruikt.
Onze hond is nog nooit zo goed en rustig de jaarwisseling doorgekomen. Buiten een stuk rustiger als er knallen te horen zijn en binnen een stuk minder bang. Slaapt overal het grootste deel van de dag doorheen zonder ‘out’ te zijn. Na de jaarwisseling weer veel sneller zichzelf in plaats van weken of maanden weer zelfvertrouwen krijgen.
Dit jaar weer in de herhaling!
Helen –
A good alternative to pharmaceuticals are essential oils. Start in time to let it work preventively and to face fear or danger more calmly, even in the event of restlessness during a car ride. Drop of aroma under the sole of the foot and tip on the auricle.
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Goed alternatief voor pharmaceutische middelen zijn etherische oliën. Op tijd beginnen om het preventief te laten werken en angst of gevaar rustiger tegemoet te treden Ook bij onrust tijdens een autorit. Druppeltje aroma onder voetzool en tipje aan oorschelp gedaan.
Moniek –
It really works! Last year they were used for the first time for our pack of 6 and for the first time in years they got through the turn of the year well. We will definitely buy it again this year. It removes the screpe edges without dulling them!
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Het werkt echt! Vorig jaar voor het eerst gebruikt voor onze roedel van 6 en voor het eerst in jaren zijn ze de jaarwisseling goed doorgekomen. We schaffen het dit jaar zeker weer weer aan. Het haalt de scerpe randjes er af zonder ze te versuffen!
Michelle –
Our dog has had a lot of problems with fireworks in recent years: shaking, panting and retreating into corners. Thanks to the set, we really saw different behavior this time. In the days before New Year’s Eve, she hardly responded, sometimes not at all. During New Year’s Eve she was a bit restless, but she always came to lie quietly with us. The extreme fear was noticeably reduced. So happy for our dog that this does have an effect. We will use the set again this year.
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Onze hond had de afgelopen jaren veel last van vuurwerk: trillen, hijgen en zich terugtrekken in hoekjes. Dankzij de set zagen we dit keer echt ander gedrag. In de dagen voor oud en nieuw reageerde ze nauwelijks, soms zelfs helemaal niet. Tijdens de jaarwisseling was ze wel wat onrustig, maar ze kwam steeds weer rustig bij ons liggen. De extreme angst was merkbaar verminderd. Zo blij voor onze hond dat dit wél effect heeft. We gaan de set ook dit jaar weer gebruiken.