Can dogs have anxiety?
Anxiety and stress can be present in many forms. Sometimes it can be temporary and can be caused by a change in routine or environment, such as travelling or moving house. Although it can also be long-term and can be caused by something like a past trauma or ongoing triggers.
If left untreated, separation anxiety can have detrimental effects on your dog's well-being and their relationship with you.
What are the possible symptoms?
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Excessive barking
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Destructive chewing
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Pacing
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Clinginess
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Howling or whinnying
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Territorial behaviour (towards people or other dogs)
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Digging
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Attempting to escape the home or yard
How can I help my dog?
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Eliminating potential triggers
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Frequent exercise and enrichment
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Attention and affection
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Positive reinforcement
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Creating a consistent routine
How does B-Calm help with anxiety?
B-Calm is formulated by veterinarians to nutritionally support the management of stress and anxiety with natural ingredients. The highly palatable formula has a non-sedative non-drowsy action. It's an easy-to-use formula that can be used daily as a preventative or for the short term.
Made with the amino acid L-Tryptophan – a natural precursor for the synthesis of serotonin in the brain and flavoured with Australian ovine plasma and kangaroo.
If you are worried about the safety or well-being of your dog, please seek advice from your veterinarian.