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SheltieLover

(82,921 posts)
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 09:45 PM Friday

53 sec video - how to make a Thundershirt wrap out of an Ace Bandage to keep dogs and cats calm

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This works the same way Temple Grandin's cattle press works for persons on the autism spectrum, by calming their autonomic (automatic) nervous system.

I suggest smoothing out the Ace bandage (or scarf) across the pet's sides to get more surface coverage.

Also helpful: Bach Rescue Remedy (can be found at most pet stores, holistic vets, and health food stores.) and FES 5-Flower Essence -- same as Rescue Remedy, just a different brand.

Hugs to all the fur kids out there who will suffer because of humans...

On edit: you can also use a scarf.
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53 sec video - how to make a Thundershirt wrap out of an Ace Bandage to keep dogs and cats calm (Original Post) SheltieLover Friday OP
Would this help with an anxious cat whose vet visits wnylib Friday #1
It could very well help your kitty SheltieLover Friday #2
My puppers got calming treats tonight Luciferous Friday #3
Yw! I hope it helps them SheltieLover Friday #4
great idea with the ace bandage. orleans Friday #5
This message was self-deleted by its author SheltieLover Friday #7
This message was self-deleted by its author SheltieLover Friday #8
If you have Rescue Remedy or 5 Flower Essence you can just squirt it in her mouth SheltieLover Friday #8
meant to ask: why tie away from spine? nt orleans Friday #6
Maybe to keep pressure off spine? SheltieLover Friday #10
yeah, i don't know orleans Saturday #11
But a knot on the spine could potentially cause problems if the pet rolled over for example SheltieLover Saturday #12
i was thinking the same thing after i last posted to you, but i was too tired to add on to my post or edit orleans Saturday #13
Thx. You too! SheltieLover Saturday #14

wnylib

(26,934 posts)
1. Would this help with an anxious cat whose vet visits
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 10:34 PM
Friday

turn into a nightmare of struggles? I have tried gabapentin prior to the appointment and a towel sprayed with Felliway in her carrier. They have been only little helpful.

At one appointment, she was visibly trembling in the waiting room before she was even examined.

SheltieLover

(82,921 posts)
2. It could very well help your kitty
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 10:41 PM
Friday

It works on mammals' autonomic (automatic) nervous system to help calm it.

Pls let us know the results. Good luck!

Luciferous

(6,651 posts)
3. My puppers got calming treats tonight
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 10:46 PM
Friday

but I'll have to try this for tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!

orleans

(37,548 posts)
5. great idea with the ace bandage.
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:38 PM
Friday

i put the thundershirt on my fluffy girl tonight and last night b/c of the damn storms.
i had waited too long yesterday to give her a calming chew and she wouldn't eat it. so i made sure to give her one today before the afternoon storm hit.

(her and i are so sick of these fucking storms. but luckily we should have a break tomorrow night for the booms and bangs.)

Response to orleans (Reply #5)

Response to orleans (Reply #5)

SheltieLover

(82,921 posts)
8. If you have Rescue Remedy or 5 Flower Essence you can just squirt it in her mouth
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:43 PM
Friday

Healing vibes on the way to her & all animals bothered by storms & human stupidity.

The magats are already heavy into the fireworks here.

orleans

(37,548 posts)
11. yeah, i don't know
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 02:41 AM
Saturday

and i'm asking b/c that thundershirt is tight and goes down their back.

??

SheltieLover

(82,921 posts)
12. But a knot on the spine could potentially cause problems if the pet rolled over for example
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 04:58 AM
Saturday

Just gueasing

orleans

(37,548 posts)
13. i was thinking the same thing after i last posted to you, but i was too tired to add on to my post or edit
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 12:15 PM
Saturday

i was soooo tired
anyway, hope you have a nice day today

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