Separation Anxiety For Dogs
Contrary to popular belief, our family pets can suffer from anxiety just as much as their human counterparts. Anxiety is a response to stress and nothing can bring out anxiety in a dog as much as separation from an owner. Needless to say, a great deal of panic can set in with a family dog that seriously misses it owner. Also, the separation does not even have to be very long in duration. Some dogs may fly into separation anxiety panic simply waiting for an owner to return home from work. This can lead to the dog causing serious damage in the home. Obviously, this would not be a good situation. So, it would be wise to take a few dog house training steps to reduce the onset of separation anxiety.
Bach flower essences have been safely used by both people and animals in order to calm their nerves and bring a sense of general well-being. For this reason, it is very effective in the treatment of dog separation anxiety. The bach flower essences are heavily diluted and can be combined with many other ingredients in order to create numerous combinations for a variety of medical concerns. In fact, there are 38 different combinations that are effective in treating different ailments. Bach flower essences can be found in many health food stores and are widely available on the Internet.
St. John’s Wort can also be used to treat your dog’s separation anxiety. This has been safely used by humans and animals for years. St. John’s Wort improves mood, eases anxiety, and allows the user to have a more restful, prolonged sleep. If you do choose to treat your dog with St. John’s Wort, be advised that your dog may develop photosensitivity as a result of the treatment. If this occurs, you may want to discontinue use.
Valerian is another holistic treatment that is safe for use for both humans and dogs. It can be used to treat both dog separation anxiety and anxiety as a result of an impending visit to the vet. It relieves your dog’s anxiety, so much so that it has been said to “chill out” most dogs. Be advised that while valerian is safe to give to your dog, it is never a good idea to give valerian to your cat. Instead of calming your cat, your cat will become incredibly hyper.
Begin by leaving your dog alone at home for only a few minutes for the first few days or so. Then gradually lengthen your leaves in the weeks ahead. Also you should try to very your leaves at different times of the day so as not to create a pattern or habit. To yelp ease his anxiety, you can leave your dog an article of clothing that has your scent on it.
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