Alleviating pet anxiety means reducing the feelings of fear, nervousness, and worry that pets may experience. This can help them feel more relaxed and less stressed. Anxiety in pets can be caused by various factors, including past traumatic experiences, unfamiliar environments, loud noises, or changes in routine. Some common signs of pet anxiety are excessive barking, destructive behavior, and elimination (urination or bowel movements)
Here are some ways to alleviate pet anxiety:
- Consulting a veterinarian: The best way to treat anxiety is to talk with your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can help you identify the type of anxiety your dog suffers from and the possible causes and triggers.
- Mental stimulation: Mental stimulation, such as brain workouts, can be used to help your pet be less nervous and anxious. If your pet is focused on you when feeling stressed or in potentially stressful situations, less nervous and anxious behavior will surface.
- Physical contact: Physical contact, such as petting or cuddling, can help reduce your pet’s anxiety. Especially when your pet is experiencing an anxiety episode, physical contact can help reduce it. Simply picking up your pet, cuddling it on the couch, or giving it a good petting session can be a great solution.
- Calming shirts: You can buy or make shirts that wrap around your dog, applying pressure on the body to calm them. This can help with separation anxiety, fear of loud noises, travel anxiety, crate training, hyperactivity, and leash pulling.
- Puzzle toys: Puzzle toys can distract your pet from their anxiety.
- Consider natural products: Your veterinarian can suggest the best natural products suited for your pet, including CBD oil.