10 Natural Remedies To Help Your Dog Deal With Anxiety

10 Natural Remedies To Help Your Dog Deal With Anxiety

Anxiety doesn’t just affect humans. It can harm dogs, too. But dogs don’t know how to deal with their anxiety, and that leads to aggression, misunderstood behavior, and depression.

It can be tough to help alleviate those anxieties, but there are some natural remedies that do the trick. Just talk to your vet before using them! Here are 10 natural anxiety remedies:

Essential Oils

Essential oils are great for reducing anxiety because they smell soothing and relaxing. Diffusers are a safe way to get those scents in the air, and essential oil collars are great options to bring along with you to relieve outdoor anxiety.

Chinese Medicine

According to traditional Chinese practices, anxiety occurs due to an imbalance between the heart and kidneys. Certified Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Practitioners can provide you with good herbal tinctures to help alleviate this imbalance.

Pasque Flower

Add a few drops of a tincture of this flower to a dog’s water bowl to help their nervous system relax quickly.

Comfort Cuddler

This product is meant to be stuffed with an item that smells like you so your dog can cuddle it while you’re away.

Chamomile

Chamomile is great for soothing the nerves, body, and mind. It’s also good for digestive health! The tea of this flower is totally dog-safe, too.

Hemp Oil

This type of oil is great for relieving anxiety symptoms in canines and humans. Go for CBD oils and full-spectrum oils from high-quality vendors for best results.

Pheromone Spray

This type of spray helps dogs stay calm by reminding them of nursing with their mother. Spritz it on their bed, collar, or anywhere they’ll be!

Half Wrap

Use a scarf of big bandage to wrap your dog tightly in a special DIY piece of clothing that is always giving them a hug! You can also buy the commercial version of this product, called a Thundershirt.

Kava Kava

This Polynesian herb can help calm restless dogs. Just add its powder (or a tincture) to a dog’s meals or water bowl.

Special Treats

Some treats, called calming treats, are delicious and full of calming ingredients like melatonin.

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