2007-02-19 07:32:17 · 10 answers · asked by rainingcatsanddogs51 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There are a few supplements to use. You might also try Melatonin as it's been found to help:
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_SeparationAnx.html
I use Pet Relaxant from Oxyfresh and my dogs do very well on it:
http://www.oxyfresh.com/pet/nutritionals.asp
Have you tried D.A.P. - a lot of people like it:
http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/behavior/a/dogbehaviorprob.htm
2007-02-19 07:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that separation anxiety is distress caused by both of the said factors. Dogs are pack animals and were bred to be dependent upon humans - therefore being alone, and not having their owner, would be a double "whammy" against what they were bred to love the most. Two of the most important things in their lives are gone - why wouldn't they be distressed to some extent? As per destroying property - I would say the dog was simply bored. In most cases, irregardless of age, I would say the dog was simply bored. Most owners don't leave anything intriguing out for the dog - nothing more than a rawhide, a ball, and a squeaky toy. Squeaky toys are murdered within 2 minutes in my own household - so perhaps 5-10 minutes in other households. Rawhides take a good 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the dog in context to the size of the bone. And a ball gets quite boring after half an hour. And finally, the Sibe beliefs. My Sibe is bored out of her mind the second we leave the room and the toys/stuffed animals [they're her favourite!] are put up - let alone us leaving the house. She has other companions, including a 7 month old Akbash with more energy than she has at 2 1/2 years old - so she's pretty well-off. She *has* had to stay home without the Akbash with her - boy was that disastrous! Pure boredom - not "anxiety".
2016-05-24 11:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a question.. if you are at work how do you know your dog has seperation anxiety? Perhaps you are the one with the seperation problem & not the dog? Dogs often calm down and mellow out shortly after thier owner leaves...
Personally I'm not really in favor of drugging anyone.. human or animal if it can be avoided... (well unless they want to be drugged that is)
2007-02-19 07:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm down is just an herbal relaxing formula. Chamomile tea will do the same, safely, and much less expensively.
Dump chamomile tea out of the teabags, or use the bulk. Feed a teaspoon for small dogs, up to a tablespoon for large dogs. Mix it is a soft treat your dog will like, such as a *little* Mighty Dog or Cesar's dog food...feed the mixture about 20 minutes before you leave, and it well really lessen the stresses for your dog..It can be given as needed.
You will find chamomile tea in your grocer's tea section..
this was recommended to me by my vet many years ago, and I have Blessed him many times!!!
2007-02-19 07:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use rescue remedy from the health food store. I sometimes get fosters that have issues/ Its safe for the kids and the dogs.
2007-02-19 07:36:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use calm down for my cat in the cat formula and it works wonderful!
2007-02-19 07:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Sparkling♥Jules♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog does the smae thing but when we see her again she acts like wever been gone for years instead of a few hrs
2007-02-19 07:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by Jacod Vs Edward?...Edward Wins! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No though I used to leave radio on and I heard that helps.
2007-02-19 07:38:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how do you say goodbye to your dog?? like do u say i'll be back baby don't worry or anything like that?
2007-02-19 07:34:52 · answer #9 · answered by Shila B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend ,dog use it but when you leave give somthing that smell to you
2007-02-19 07:34:56 · answer #10 · answered by lovepets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋