Anxious dog – Homestead Academy

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- January 8, 2023 at 6:50 AM #23552
  Laura Scott
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  I have a ten year old Corgi who is becoming anxious in his elder years. My vet recommended a ‘natural’ product that she likes to begin with before prescribing pharmaceuticals. Unfortunately Jack reacted with GI problems. Before I entertain the idea of prozac for my dog: what could I try plant wise for him? Thanks for any ideas!
  
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  Lori Bennett
- January 8, 2023 at 2:46 PM #23572
  Lori Bennett
  Student
  Hi Laura,
  
  As a fellow Corgi parent, I am interested in the herbal responses too. I presently have a corgi who is quite anxious during thunderstorms and a thunder shirt (while I have had great success with my other Corgi’s) does not seem to help with my present girl.
  
  Looking forward to the feedback on this post too.
  
  Thanks for asking.
  
  Lori
- January 23, 2023 at 5:33 PM #24641
  srscott
  Student
  Lori:
  We have a 14 year old Morkie who has issues with anxiety. We use the Rest Easy (Chamomile, Skullcap and Valerian) formula for her at night and it does seem to help.
  Hope this will help your pup!
  Sue
  
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  Renee Peterson
- February 1, 2023 at 10:50 AM #25322
  Dr. Patrick Jones
  Homestead Instructor
  I’ve used Rest Easy Countless times on such cases.
  
  This one is good too. https://herbpet.com/product/kalm/
  
  Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
  
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  - February 27, 2023 at 5:24 PM #26962
    Mariposa
    Student
    Would the Adrenal Support tincture also be good for nervous dogs? If so, should it be taken over time?
    - April 27, 2023 at 9:11 AM #31479
      Dr. Patrick Jones
      Homestead Instructor
      
      I haven’t tried the adrenal support for that. The Rest Easy works great.
      
      Another good, long-term thing would be to feed some oat straw. Oat straw unfrazzles frazzled nerves without being sedating.
      
      Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
      
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      - January 11, 2024 at 11:36 AM #46907
        
        Karen Gardineer
        Student
        
        I am going to try the oat straw for my adopted/rescued dog who thinks the world around him is the enemy. Maybe this will help with un-frazzling his frazzled nerves.
      - January 12, 2024 at 3:31 PM #47061
        
        Herb Thyme
        Student
        
        Thanks for this info Doc. When you say feed the dog some oat straw, you mean straight oat straw or the tincture?
        
        I am presuming the straight herb, correct?
- April 25, 2023 at 2:28 PM #31316
  T.J. and Carrie
  Student
  Our doggo gets overly anxious on walks where he feels like everything is a threat to my children. He is on high alert. I am going to try some of the suggestions and see if they help.
  
  Thanks!
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