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What do vets recommend for dog anxiety?Updated a month ago

Veterinarians often try several options to treat dog anxiety, depending on the causes. Your veterinarian may prescribe drugs or natural remedies if your dog develops a major anxiety issue. SSRIs, antidepressants, and other medications are sometimes used for dogs with anxiety. A vet may choose to try with training or supplements for dogs with mild anxiety. To address dog anxiety, owners can utilize a variety of training methods. Counterconditioning is one method veterinarians may implement. The goal of counterconditioning is a change to the way your dog responds to stimuli by substituting a more desirable behavior.

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