Nutritional Advice
OUR 3 MOST EFFECTIVE NATURAL REMEDIES FOR DOG ANXIETY
Does your pet run under the bed when there is a thunderstorm or get stressed out when you leave the house?
Sometimes it’s easy to tell when your dog is anxious. Other times you may have to pay extra close attention. These are some of the most common signs of dog anxiety:
*Chewing or destructive behaviour
*Barking or crying, trembling or shaking
*Restlessness, pacing
*Excessive licking &/or panting
*Aggression
*Loss of appetite, refusal to eat
While some situations can be remedied by distracting them or removing them from the situation, a holistic overview can be used to settle the behaviour by addressing the diet.
There are lots of natural alternatives you can safely use to calm your dog and help them deal with their anxiety. Over the years, we have helped many with pet anxiety, using natural options.
HERE ARE OUR 3 MOST EFFECTIVE NATURAL REMEDIES
#1 DIET.
One of the common causes of anxiety is mineral deficiency. Certain minerals regulate the nervous system to soothe & calm anxiety. If your pet is not getting adequate nutrients from their food this can put pressure on the nervous system. Foods that are found low in these minerals are found to increase nervousness and many pet foods today contain ingredients that reduce mineral absorption.
Pet foods that contain quality ingredients are a must for all aspects of your pet’s health.
Talk to us about the best options for your pet.
#2 HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES.
While many pet owners use conventional vet medicine it doesn’t come without risk and many have a long list of adverse side effects.
Homeopathy has been very effective because they target specific symptoms. They’re also very safe.
It is great for any animal that has become unbalanced on a mental emotional level, whether that is due to stress, anxiety, a frightening event or any form of upset that causes the animals to become, restless, hysterical, scared, jumpy and fretful.
More and more animal owners are now looking for ways they can treat their animals with products that are gentle, natural, cost effective, non withholding and don’t come with the nasty side effects.
#3 PET SPECIFIC PROBIOTIC.
Surprisingly, the number of people who have given our pet probiotics to their pets & come back saying that their pet is calmer, initially amazed us, but it makes sense going back to the role that diet plays.
There is a physiological relationship between the gut and the central nervous system through what is known as the gut-brain axis. This means that the gut’s microbiome (bacterial inhabitants) can have a direct effect on the nervous system and can therefore contribute to behavioural issues.
If you are managing allergies, talk to us about which Pet specific probiotic would be suited to your pet.
If your dog has to deal with anxiety, it can impact their quality of life (and your own). But these natural solutions may help them get some relief.