SMELLS THAT SOOTH YOUR SAVAGE BEAST.Byline: - Jaime Spangrude If Chomper is suffering from separation anxiety, chronic barking, nervousness or a serious case of hyperactivity hyperactivity, excessive physical activity of emotional or physiological origin, usually seen in young children; one of the components of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. , Aromadog can help. The company's No. 1-selling product, Chill-Out, is an all-natural aromatherapy blend of lavender, chamomile chamomile or camomile (both: kăm`əmīl', –mēl') [Gr.,=ground apple], name for various related plants of the family Asteraceae (aster family), especially the perennial Anthemis nobilis, and marjoram marjoram or sweet marjoram (mär`jərəm), Old World perennial aromatic herb (Marjorana hortensis) of the family Labiatae (mint family), cultivated in gardens for flavoring. that will ease your pup's anxieties within 20 seconds of misting the air around him. Your canine companion will breathe in Verb 1. breathe in - draw in (air); "Inhale deeply"; "inhale the fresh mountain air"; "The patient has trouble inspiring"; "The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well" inhale, inspire the soothing scent and a wave of calmness will instantly take over, according to the company. ``There's a great need for it,'' says Faith Thanas, product developer. ``It was a natural step from people to animals.'' Thanas adds that Chill- Out can be used anytime your pooch feels out of balance. Aromadog is a division of Silk Roads Oils Inc. and is based in Leicester, Mass. Thanas developed Chill-Out in 1994 while living in the Virgin Islands. She had four dogs with her who were having trouble adjusting to a different climate and she knew something needed to be done for her animals. As an aromatherapist and aesthetician aes·the·ti·cian or es·the·ti·cian n. 1. One versed in the theory of beauty and artistic expression. 2. One skilled in giving facials, manicures, pedicures, and other beauty treatments. who has worked with people for the past 12 years, she created Chill-Out ``out of necessity.'' Carol L. Falck, a veterinarian veterinarian /vet·er·i·nar·i·an/ (vet?er-i-nar´e-an) a person trained and authorized to practice veterinary medicine and surgery; a doctor of veterinary medicine. vet·er·i·nar·i·an n. at Friendship Animal Wellness Center in Pompano Beach, Fla., uses many of Aromadog's products, including Chill-Out, and has been very pleased with the results. ``In the exam rooms, we find that Chill-Out for dogs is quite calming and sometimes will allow us to examine a fractious frac·tious adj. 1. Inclined to make trouble; unruly. 2. Having a peevish nature; cranky. [From fraction, discord (obsolete). or nervous animal that would otherwise have to be sedated,'' she says. ``The owners love the scent and often recognize an essence like lavender that they use at home.'' Aromadog has a whole line of aromatherapy pet products, including I Don't Stink So (an odor eliminator), Healthy Shine Shampoo, Litterbox Neutralizer, She-Devil Pet Perfume, Ladies Man K-9 Cologne, Coat Conditioner, Quick Fix Antiseptic Blend, Arf-ritis Pain Relief, Hot Spot Anti-Inflamatory, I Itch Not and Ear Clear. Products can be purchased at Fifi & Romeo Boutique in Los Angeles and at Three Dog Bakery in Pasadena, or you can visit www.aromadog.com for more information. Aromadog will be at the Animal Wellness Expo June 5-6 at the Rose Bowl. CAPTION(S): photo |
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