Dog whines and pukes when I leave. What helps separation anxiety?

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hello, my dog seems to be having very bad anxiety lately... she whines when you leave her sight and it gets to the point where she starts puking... she pukes even if i just leave the room. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 49 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It does sound like Bella is suffering from separation anxiety. I would get a DAP pheromone diffuser, which releases pheromones into the home and can help dogs with anxiety. You can also get her a Sentry Calming Collar, which will release the calming pheromones when in contact with her skin. I would have her seen by a vet as well. Vomiting when you leave the room is an extreme reaction, and Bella may benefit from medication for her anxiety. Your vet can decide if she's a good candidate for anti-anxiety medications, and can prescribe some for her. Because this problem seems to be escalating, I would have her seen by a vet tomorrow if possible. I would also recommend crating her when you leave the house. The crate will provide her a small space where she can feel safe in it when you are gone. You will have to slowly train her to get used to a crate. Start putting her in it when you are home and sitting nearby so she doesn't think you are abandoning her, and slowly increase the time she is in it. She can have toys in the crate, and puzzle toys with treats in it that she has to figure out how to get the treats out. You can also fill a Kong toy with peanut butter and freeze it in the freezer overnight, then give it to her in the crate. I hope this helps!

Dog whines and pukes when I leave. What helps separation anxiety?

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