No. 5: Providing physical and psychological comfort

“ A peaceful being shines from within; offer them peace of body and peace of heart.”

Comfort is the foundation of well-being.
Preserving your pet's emotional balance strengthens their skin, immunity, and daily zest for life.

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A calm animal is a healthy animal. Stress , whether linked to physical or emotional discomfort, can profoundly affect the skin's balance. Itching, scratching, lesions, weakened immunity: the skin is one of the first indicators of distress.

At Dekalog , we have made the overall comfort of the animal a priority, for beautiful, healthy and resilient skin.

What is physical comfort?

Physical comfort is absence:

• pain
• itching
• discomfort during movement
• or respiratory, digestive, postural discomfort...

Common but underestimated examples:

• Chronic pain (osteoarthritis, ear infections, skin inflammations)
• Difficulty moving around (overweight, slippery surfaces)
• Pollution (irritation of mucous membranes, dry air…)

Putting yourself in the animal's place is essential: observe, adapt, relieve.

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And what about psychological comfort?

Psychological comfort is based on:

• A stable, predictable environment
• Rich and positive social interactions
• The satisfaction of basic behavioral needs (exploration, chewing, play…)

Chronic stress can develop into anxiety : a diffuse, constant state that governs the animal's emotional life . This anxiety also manifests itself in its skin : through self-aggressive behaviors (scratching, compulsive licking) or a decrease in immunity.

One influences the other: the vicious cycle of stress

• Unrelieved itching → stress → repetitive behaviors → lesions
• Chronic fear → decreased immunity → inflammation → pain → stress

Physical comfort fosters psychological comfort, and vice versa.

That's why establishing overall well-being is essential to breaking vicious cycles ... or creating virtuous cycles. 

Stress and immunity: a biological link

Chronic stress increases cortisol levels , a hormone that:

• Decreases the activity of immune cells
• Weakens local defenses (especially skin defenses)
• Promotes the development of skin infections or imbalances

Dekalog soothing treatments

Our treatments are designed to soothe the skin , but also to provide an immediate and lasting feeling of comfort .

To discover:

• Dekalog's hydrating and soothing serum Concentrated in marine and plant-based active ingredients, it restores the hydrolipidic film, soothes discomfort and supports the natural microbiome.

• Dekalog Refreshing Spray : enriched with purifying plants, which moisturizes the coat, refreshes and balances the skin's pH without irritating it.