Pet supplement company LitPet UK believes it has a solution for pet owners worried about a Royal Mail warning that it would suspend deliveries to households where dogs were not kept under control.

Founder Stephen Hu said: “One way to prevent dog attacks is to keep a dog calm. We recommend administering a calming supplement to the dog.”

LitPet is a UK manufacturer of an award-winning calming pet supplement called Pawsitive Powder, which is based on herbal Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Stephen added: “Approximately 75% of dogs in the UK suffer from some sort of anxiety which can be a contributory factor in dog attacks. Even the most docile dog can lash out when feeling frightened, startled, hurt, confused or provoked, leading to a nightmare scenario for the injured party, the pet parent and their canine companion.

“The public need to be aware that if their dog attacks a postal worker, they will be prosecuted either by the Police, Local Authority or by Royal Mail via a private prosecution under the agreement between Royal Mail and the CWU. Police forces around the UK have also launched the LEAD (Local, Environmental, Awareness on Dogs) campaign which is all about encouraging the responsible ownership of all dog breeds – with the aim of improving public safety, reducing anti-social behaviour and ensuring dogs are looked after appropriately.”

Last week Royal Mail reported that dog attacks on its staff rose by 2% over the past year, totalling 2,197 incidents. This averages out to 42 attacks every week across the UK.

While the number of ‘significant’ injuries dropped by 10% (from 82 down to 74), the company stressed that the frequency of these incidents remains unacceptably high, with some postal workers suffering permanent or disabling injuries.

There is a whole host of reasons why dogs may bite. It can be to do with behaviour fallout resulting from a lack of early positive exposure, experience and comfort of being handled. Other reasons a dog may bite could be to do with possessive guarding of items such as bowl, toy or bed. A dog may also be sensitive to handling or could be suffering with pain. Some dogs are fearful or are easily startled. Inappropriate handling especially from children can make a dog agitated. Some dogs are also easily redirected where a dog can become agitated on the leash and bite the first thing that comes to hand and this can then happen in the home environment leading to dog attacks.

LitPet’s Pawsitive Powder is the first canine calming supplement to fuse Yin-Yang philosophy with clinically backed neuro-nutrients, offering a true solution to emotional wellness. Unlike typical calming aids that sedate, it restores natural balance — calming without dulling personality. Its formulation includes calming adaptogens (Valerian, Rhodiola), nourishing herbs (Ginseng, Schisandra), and nutrients like Lactium® and DHA, designed to modulate stress responses gently and effectively. The powdered format allows precise, flexible dosing and seamless blending into natural, raw, or fresh diets. No fillers, no artificial additives — just purposeful, synergistic ingredients for long-term use. There is truly nothing else like it on the market. It is available in 2 tub sizes and also in a new Meaty Mix meat paste version.

For further information  visit: www.litpet.co/en-uk