Clinical | Pet

Dr Monkey Speaks Out About Firework Phobia

vetreportAugust 17, 2010

Rockets and Catherine wheels may not be the only things creating a big noise this fireworks season. More cats and dogs need help to treat their phobias says the outspoken Dr Monkey, who believes that the lead up to the 5^th November is a big deal for those pets that suffer firework phobia. Dr Monkey will be going live on the blogosphere on the 27^th September, dispensing practical tips and advice to help pets and their owners get through this worrying time of the year.

You can be excused for wondering why you have never heard of this influential figure before because Dr Monkey is in fact a nine year old Border Terrier from Dorset who will be bringing his own real-life experiences to the attention of millions of pet owners on Facebook, Twitter and at http://dorwestdrmonkey.blogspot.com in the six week lead up to fireworks night.

Dr Monkey is the ‘face’ of Dorwest Herb’s Firework Phobia No Fear campaign now in its fourth year, which aims to raise awareness of the issues around noise and firework phobia and help pet owners to identify ways to support pets that have developed fears and phobias.

Several years ago, Dr Monkey joined thousands of other cats and dogs and conquered his fears by taking Dorwest Herb’s Scullcap & Valerian Tablets. The company sells over a million doses of their licensed Scullcap & Valerian Tablets and the supplement Valerian Compound in and around the fireworks season. Both can be used alongside other treatments or alone and they produce relaxation without causing drowsiness or disorientation.

Roly Boughton, Marketing Director at Dorwest Herbs explains, “Dr Monkey offers a genuine ‘tea and sympathy’ approach that comes from having battled his own firework phobia ‘demons’. There really is no need for pets to suffer panic, fear and anguish during the firework season – they can be helped.”

The demand for safe, natural treatments and quality preparations has meant that family firm, Dorwest Herbs is still growing after 60 years of producing veterinary herbal medicines and their experts are leading authorities in this area.

Pet owners can obtain a leaflet about the identification and herbal treatment of firework phobia, or buy Scullcap & Valerian Tablets and Valerian Compound from their veterinary surgeon, pet shop or direct from Dorwest Herbs www.dorwest.com. Dr Monkey’s take-home message is: DO go and ask the experts – your pet can be helped.