Your Dog Has Anxiety? Try This Supplement!

• Posted on 23 May 2023
• By Staff Blogger: Ashlynn Moler
• Posted in All Natural Pet Care, Dog Health, Dog Supplements, Natural Pet Care
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Tis' the season when many of us pet owners deal with dogs who suffer from severe anxiety. If your dog deals with any anxiety, we have a calming supplement for you to try with your dog.: Nootie Calming Chews! They have the tastiest bacon flavor and the calming effect your dog needs.

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Do you have an anxious dog at home?

Tis' the season when many of us pet owners deal with dogs who suffer from severe anxiety. If you know, you know! Most often, it stresses out everyone in the home, including humans!  If the anxiety symptoms are minor, it may not be enough for you to notice that your dog is fully jittery. However, we have seen cases where dogs go into full-on hiding, cowering, and retreating to dark corners or basements to find relief from their nerves taking over.

Not all dogs deal with severe anxiety, but it is becoming a smaller and smaller percentage of pups that have escaped this misfortune. Thunderstorms, unexpected loud noises, and fireworks have taken on a new level now that our friends, family, and neighbors can access large fireworks. This type of dog anxiety can create a fear response in your dog, leading to stressful situations of not wanting to potty outside after dark, destructive behaviors, running for cover, jumping fences, and other displayed stressors that may be unexpected behavioral issues.

Dog Body Language Changes with Dog Anxiety.

Common clinical signs you could see from your pet managing their anxiety symptoms may include:

• Excessive panting and/or drooling
• Pacing / not settling
• Destructive behavior, which is out of character
• Aggressive behavior, which is out of character
• Cognitive dysfunction or confusion
• Behavior problems
• Uncontrollable shaking or shivering
• Bolting from the yard or home
• Repetitive or compulsive behaviors, including licking
• Relieving themselves inside
• Trying to hide in a closet, bathroom, basement, or other small space

When Separation Anxiety Takes Hold

Anxiety shows up in different ways. Separation anxiety is when you leave your home, and your dog is destructive or vocalizes incessantly until a person returns home. Behavioral problems tend to sneak in with this type of anxiety issue. Many times dog owners attempt to crate their dog to save their couch, door jams, bedding, window sills, etc., which sometimes helps and other times makes the situation worse.

The next type of anxiety in dogs that pet parents deal with is situational anxiety. This is a short-lived anxiety where the dog's normal behavior returns quickly when out of a stressful situation. Types of situational anxiety may also include car rides, vet visits, grooming appointments, attending dog shows, and new pet introductions.

Fireworks, although situational, really create a dilemma with many dogs as the traumatic event results in fear and reactions. Many times the humans in the house end up with frayed nerves as we are attempting all measures to calm our dogs, be proactive and cautious, and at the same time try to mitigate the next explosive being launched without our knowledge.

If your dog deals with any of the above-listed items, we have a calming supplement for you to try with your dog. Nootie Calming Chews! They have the tastiest bacon flavor and the calming effect your dog needs.

Let’s dive deeply into a few ingredients of the Nootie calming chews and see what makes them so effective. 

• Melatonin - This supplement helps calm anxiety, stress, and noise phobias, which can be useful for storms and fireworks to keep our furry friends calm. 
• L-Theanine - Originally found in green tea leaves. L-Theanine is a naturally occurring plant-based enzyme that helps promote relaxation and lower stress levels. 
• L-Tryptophan - A naturally occurring essential amino acid that helps stabilize mood while calming during stressful situations.
• Thiamine - Commonly known as Vitamin B1, thiamine helps strengthen the immune system, which aids the body in stressful situations. 

What are nervine herbs?

In addition, Nootie Calming Chews also have valerian and passion flower mixed in their recipe. These nervine herbs support the nervous system while in this heightened state. This recipe can support your dog's symptoms and provide anxiety management during these moments of stress. Most often, anxious dogs settle within 30 minutes of consuming the supplement.

With these four main ingredients in mind, Nootie also has the cold pressed technique for their calming chews. You might be wondering what cold pressing means; this is a process in which they use cold temperatures that retains the efficiency of all the ingredients in the calming chew. They prioritize the maximum benefit to make pets less stressed and relaxed. 

On top of cold pressing their products, Nootie also puts probiotics in their calming treats. This helps promote digestive and immune health, preparing the body to take in the full nutrients and benefits of the calming chews.

Ways to help reduce your dog's anxiety

During thunderstorms and firework season, you must be proactive with your walks and exercise. Exercise earlier in the day or late afternoon, providing chews, making a fort or safe space, leash walking after dark, giving interactive toys, turning on calming music, cranking the fan up to the highest setting, using the TV to your advantage, closing the windows. The list goes on with ways to mute the outside noises to help keep your dog calm. You may have to try a few different things to find the right combination to soothe your dog.

With summertime fireworks and holiday festivities, notably the 4th of July is right around the corner, Nootie calming chews will keep your pets calm and stress-free. While not all are scared of fireworks, most sense thunderstorms on their way. These calming chews are also a great option for any and all storms that may come our way in the spring weather. 

Nootie Calming Chews are just one option available at The Pet Beastro. We recommend trying a combination of supplements to get the right blend to relieve your dog. We think prescription medications should be the last resort, but some extreme or severe dogs may be necessary. Nootie Calming Chews is our number one calming aid sold at our store, and we hear testimonials from pet parents who come back for a re-up in supplies. They mention that it helps to relieve stress and reduce signs of anxiety while bringing the nervous system back into balance. 

Stop by our retail location in Madison Heights, Michigan, just north of Detroit, which is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, and Sundays from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; also, visit our 24/7 natural pet food treats, toys, and supplies store online. Please message us on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. If you don’t know which supplement to try, our staff members have experience using supplements with their pets. Often, our staff will ask you a few clarifying questions that can also help us with a more defined protocol specific to your dog's anxiety needs.