
Probiotic Cat Supplement for Anxiety and Calm Behavior Support
Product Description
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Calming Care is a scientifically formulated probiotic powder supplement designed to help cats maintain calm behavior and manage anxiety. Featuring the proprietary probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum BL999, developed through collaboration among Purina nutritionists, researchers, and veterinarians, this supplement helps cats cope with changes in routine and location, reduces anxious behaviors such as pacing, and promotes positive interactions. Recommended to assist in the management of cats exhibiting anxious behaviors, it is the number one veterinarian-recommended cat probiotic brand to support calm behavior.
Benefits
- Proprietary Probiotic Strain BL999: Features the scientifically studied probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum BL999, shown to help cats maintain calm behavior and a positive emotional state.
- Reduces Anxious Behaviors: Improvement observed in cats displaying anxious behaviors such as excessive pacing and restlessness when given this supplement daily.
- Promotes Positive Behaviors: Helps encourage positive behaviors such as playing and seeking out social contact, improving the bond between cats and their owners.
- Supports Routine Adaptation: Helps cats cope smoothly with changes in daily routine, environment, and location, reducing stress during transitions.
- Helps Blunt Cortisol: Supports healthy cortisol levels, helping to reduce this key marker of stress and promote overall emotional wellbeing in cats.
- Immune System Support: In addition to supporting calm behavior, this supplement also helps maintain a healthy and strong immune system in cats.
- Helps Reduce Herpes Virus Sneezing: Helps reduce sneezing associated with the feline herpes virus, providing additional health support for cats with this condition.
- No Prescription Required: This supplement can be purchased online or at pet specialty retailers without a prescription, though veterinarian guidance is recommended.
- Vet-Recommended Formula: The number one veterinarian-recommended cat probiotic brand to support calm behavior, trusted by veterinarians across the USA.
Variants
30 ct box (30 individual 1g sachets)
Ingredients
Active Ingredients
Per Sachet (1.0 g): Bifidobacterium longum BL999 — 1x10⁹ CFU Vitamin E — 100 IU
Inactive Ingredients
Liver Flavor, Maltodextrin.
Guaranteed Analysis (Per 1 Packet)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 406 mg |
| Fat | 209 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 186 mg |
| Crude Fiber | 5.90 mg |
| Calcium | 0.92 mg |
| Phosphorus | 8.80 mg |
| Sodium | 8.33 mg |
| Chloride | 2.30 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.60 mg |
| Vitamin E | 90.81 IU/g |
| Bifidobacterium longum BL999 | 1 x 10⁹ CFU/g |
How to Use
Recommended Feeding Guide
Administer one packet (1g) daily. May be sprinkled over food or administered directly.
Directions for Use
- Administer Daily: Give one packet per day, or follow your vet's specific guidance. The powder can be mixed directly into your cat's regular food to make giving it straightforward.
- Allow Time for Full Effect: This supplement can take up to six weeks to deliver its full benefit, so keeping up with daily use without interruption is important.
- Use Under Veterinary Guidance: Administering this supplement with your vet's involvement helps confirm it is appropriate for your cat and that it is being used correctly.
- Vet Exam Recommended: An examination from a veterinarian is recommended prior to using this product to confirm it is appropriate for your cat's specific needs.
- For Cats Only: This supplement is formulated exclusively for cats and should not be administered to any other animals.
Disclaimer: This feeding information is provided by the manufacturer. A quick check with your vet before starting any new supplement is advisable to confirm it suits your cat's individual health situation.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Consult Your Vet First: A vet check is recommended before use, particularly for cats with existing health conditions.
- Not for Breeding Animals: Safety in pregnant or breeding animals has not been established; speak with your vet before use in these cases.
- Monitor Your Cat's Condition: If your cat's condition worsens or does not improve after consistent use, stop administration and consult your veterinarian immediately.
- For Cats Only: This product is intended exclusively for use in cats and must not be given to dogs or any other animals.
Possible Side Effects
- No Expected Side Effects: According to Purina, Calming Care does not have any known or expected side effects when used as directed.
- Monitor for Changes: Keep an eye on your cat after starting this supplement and flag anything out of the ordinary with your vet promptly.
Storage Information
- Store in a Cool, Dry Place: Keep the box sealed and stored away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight to preserve the potency of the probiotic strain.
- Keep Out of Reach: Keep out of the reach of children and other animals at all times to avoid accidental ingestion.
- Not for Human Consumption: This product is intended for animal use only and must never be consumed by humans.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How does Purina Pro Plan Calming Care help reduce anxiety in cats?
Ans: This supplement features the proprietary probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum BL999, which has been scientifically shown to help cats maintain calm behavior. It works by supporting healthy cortisol levels, reducing anxious behaviors such as pacing, and promoting positive behaviors like playing and socializing.
Q2: How long does it take for Purina Pro Plan Calming Care for cats to work?
Ans: This supplement may take up to six weeks of consistent daily use to reach its full effect. One packet should be administered daily, either sprinkled over food or given directly, under the supervision or direction of a veterinarian.
Q3: Does Purina Pro Plan Calming Care for cats require a prescription?
Ans: This supplement is available without a prescription and can be bought online or through pet specialty retailers. That said, a vet check before starting is a sensible step to make sure the product is a good match for your cat's current health situation.
Q4: Does Purina Pro Plan Calming Care cat supplement have any side effects?
Ans: According to Purina, Calming Care does not have any known or expected side effects. However, if your cat's condition worsens or does not improve after consistent use, it is recommended to stop administration and consult your veterinarian.
Q5: Can Purina Pro Plan Calming Care help cats adjust to changes in routine or new environments?
Ans: Yes, this supplement is specifically designed to help cats cope with changes in daily routine and location. It supports smoother adjustment to new environments, reduces stress-related behaviors, and encourages positive social engagement, making transitions easier for your cat.
Q6: Is Purina Pro Plan Calming Care safe to use in pregnant or breeding cats?
Ans: The safety of this supplement in pregnant or breeding cats has not been established through clinical research. Before giving it to a pregnant or breeding cat, a conversation with your vet is strongly advisable to confirm whether it is appropriate in their specific situation.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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