Pheromones in Nature

Pheromones emitted by animals through their skin and glands are natural chemicals that help them to communicate with others of the same species.

In mammals, the vomeronasal organ, a structure close to the nasal passage, receives these pheromone signals. When animals receive pheromone signals, there is an involuntary behavioral effect on those animals. There are many types of pheromones, and different classes have different effects. For instance, some serve social functions among animals, while others serve sexual functions.

Dog Appeasing Pheromones

Pheromones secreted by animals are natural chemicals used to communicate with others of the same species.

Comfort Zone^® with D.A.P.^® (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) products mimic the “appeasing” pheromones secreted by nursing mother dogs, sending a signal of comfort and safety to her puppies.

When your dog or puppy senses the pheromone, he feels secure and comfortable, reducing his fear reactions and his urge to act out destructively through chewing, excessive barking or house soiling.

The diffusers work by using a heating element to disperse the pheromone into the air. Once the pheromone is present, the pet breathes it in, and the pheromone attaches to a receptive organ, called the vomeronasal organ located in the nasal cavity. The vomeronasal organ then signals the brain, via nerves, and a sense of well-being is established.

• Just plug it into the room in which the dog has recently urinated, chewed or displayed other signs of stress, for ’round-the-clock' control
• One diffuser bottle lasts 30 days and covers up to 500 - 650 sq. ft.
• Refills are available wherever Comfort Zone^® with D.A.P.^® products are sold
• Sprays are available in 75 mL bottles, perfect for traveling.

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