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Pet Anxiety

Everything you need to know about anxiety in dogs

Anxious dogs

Managing Anxiety in Dogs

Dog Anxiety Help: How to Calm Down an Anxious Dog
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Megan Petroff, DVM (Clinical Behavior Resident)
Signs of Anxiety in Dogs and Puppies
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Katie Grzyb, DVM
Dog Calming Products to Help Ease Dog Anxiety
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Alison Gerken, DVM (Clinical Behavior Resident)

Oxazepam
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PetMD Editorial

General DescriptionOxazepam is a sedative with anti-anxiety and muscle relaxing properties. It is prescribe to stimulate appetite and treat anxiety. How It WorksOxazepam is thought to work by promoting...

Amitriptyline
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PetMD Editorial

General DescriptionAmitriptyline is a tricyclic depressant used to treat many behavioral disorders in pets. It may be prescribed to treat separation anxiety, excessive grooming, death of a companion, or...

Diazepam
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PetMD Editorial

General DescriptionDiazepam is a sedative with anti-anxiety, muscle relaxing, and hypnotic properties. It can be used to treat seizures, appetite loss in cats, anxiety, and other disorders. It may also...

Clomipramine
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PetMD Editorial

UsesClomipramine is used in dogs to treat behavior problems such as separation anxiety, excessive barking and destructive behavior. Clomipramine can also be used in cats to help treat certain behavior...

Side Effects of Anxiety Medications in Dogs
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PetMD Editorial

Dogs suffering from compulsive behaviors, separation anxiety, chronic pain and other conditions may benefit from medications that affect the level of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter,...

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