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Common Signs of Dog Anxiety
- Chewing or destructive behavior
- Barking or crying
- Restlessness, pacing
- Excessive licking
- Aggression
- Loss of appetite, refusal to eat
- Trembling or shaking
- Excessive panting
6 Natural Solutions For Dog Anxiety
- CBD Oil
- Herbs
- Homeopathic Remedies
- Bach Flower Essences
- Essential Oils
- Hydrosols
Herbs
- Chamomile
- Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
- St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
General Rules for Dosing
1 – 20lb
- Tea – 1/4 cup, 1-3 times per day
- Capsules – 1/2 – 1 capsule, 1-3 times daily
- Tincture – 1-4 drops, 2-3 times daily
20-50lbs
- Tea – 1/4 – 1/2 cup, 1-3 times per day
- Capsules – 1 or 2 capsules, 2-3 times daily
- Tincture – 5-10 drops, 2-3 times daily
50-100lbs
- Tea – 1/2 – 1 cup, 1-3 times per day
- Capsules – 1 or 2 capsules, 3-4 times daily
- Tincture – 10-20 drops, 2-3 times daily
Homeopathic Remedies
- Aconite 30C
- Phosphorus 30C
- Pulsatilla nigicans 6C
- Borax 6C
- Gelsemium 6C or 30C
Bach Flower Essences
- Star of Bethlehem
- Rock Rose
- Cherry Plum
- Impatiens
- Clematis
Essential Oils
- Separation Anxiety: Neroli, Violet Leaf, Vetiver, Lavender, Rose hydrosol.
- Fear of Thunder and Fireworks: Frankincense, Rose Otto, Hops, and Cornflower hydrosol.
- General Anxiety: Frankincense, Violet Leaf, Linden Blossom, Roman Chamomile, Hemp.
Hydrosols
- ½ oz neroli (Citrus aurantium) hydrosol
- ½ oz blue chamomile (Matricaria recutita) hydrosol
- 5 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil