{"id":23778,"date":"2021-03-22T09:30:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T13:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=23778"},"modified":"2023-05-08T10:05:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T14:05:30","slug":"dog-anxiety-medication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/dog-anxiety-medication\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s important to know about treating dogs with anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do your dogs get upset when you leave them alone? Maybe they howl or bark or even destroy furniture while you\u2019re away. Do loud noises, such as fireworks, cause your pup to run away in fear? These are all signs your beloved pet could be experiencing a <\/span>form of anxiety<\/span><\/a>. Dogs experience anxiety the same way that humans can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDogs typically experience one of three main types of anxiety: general fear such as noise sensitivity or a fear of strangers, separation anxiety, and stress due to aging and health concerns,\u201d says Danielle Bernal, BVSc, MRCVS, a <\/span>Massachusetts-based veterinary professional<\/span><\/a> with WHIMZEES Daily Dental Treats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to treating dog anxiety, there is a lot to consider including implementing changes to your pet\u2019s environment, providing plenty of opportunity for play and exercise, removal of triggering stimuli\u2014and even <\/span>medication in more extreme cases<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of anxiety in dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Common causes of anxiety in dogs are loud noises (like storms, fireworks, or vacuums\/roombas), being left alone (separation anxiety), being in strange places, or meeting new people and animals, says <\/span>Gary Richter, DVM<\/span><\/a>, a veterinarian and veterinary health expert with <\/span>Rover.<\/span><\/a> For some dogs,<\/span> being in a car can trigger anxiety, too. Different types of anxiety are also affected by an individual dog\u2019s training and personality, Dr. Richter says.<\/span><\/p>\n

What breeds are prone to anxiety?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dog anxiety is not unique to any particular breed, but there may be some breeds that are more prone to it. \u201cAny dog can develop anxiety,\u201d says Dr. Burch, who adds that dogs who are highly active, and\/or \u201cworking dogs that do not have a job\u201d may be particularly prone to developing anxiety. Examples of breeds that could fit into these categories include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n