If you are travelling with your furry bestie over the holidays or simply want to calm your precious pooch with the upcoming loud fireworks – here’s why dog anxiety medication is a great option.
The festive season comes with a bunch of wonderful moments – from packing and planning road trips with the family, to going to the beach, going away and spending time with loved ones – memories and laughter are the aim of the game.
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Of course, if you are like us (dog lovers), then you always get this little niggly feeling in the back of your mind where you start to stress about the wellbeing of your dog, who is basically the furry family member of your family.
Going on holiday means travel time in the car, which might mean a nervous Bruno and of course, the fireworks over the festive season are not exactly an enjoyable time for your dog, and because of this, your holiday experience is dampened too.
Why do dogs get anxiety?
Anxiety is a common condition among dogs and it can often be triggered by loud noises such as thunderstorms and fireworks or even car rides. Anxiety is experienced because of the anticipation of potential dangers from unknown sources.
So, basically your dog is afraid of “what might happen.” So, with car rides for example, your dog might get think he is going to the vet and with fireworks, these are very loud noises (especially for dogs) and they might think some form of danger is coming.
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This leads to your little one (or big guy) showing the below symptoms:
- Seeking comfort or affection
- Licking or chewing excessively
- Searching or hiding for solitude
- Shaking and panting
- Becoming aggressive
How does dog anxiety medication help?
Whether your dog suffers from anxiety in car rides or hates the sounds of fireworks and thunderstorms, dog anxiety medication can help to reduce his anxiety and stress. They are a simple and effective solution in reducing your dog’s stress and anxious behaviour.
How do I get anxiety medication for my dog?
Luckily, there are quite a few options out there when it comes to choosing dog anxiety medication – so you can pick depending on what will work best for your dog.
Anxitane offers medication in tablet form, Calmeze has a liquid for dogs (and a gel for cats, if you’re a cat parent too), Adaptil has collars that release a calming pheromone, and even a doggy-friendly diffuser!
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We hope this helps in creating a happy and calm festive environment for you and your furry loved ones.
Yours in Not-So-Average Pet Advice,
The Petinsurance.co.za Team