What medication for an anxious older dog left alone for days?

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I am going to be gone from home for a long period of time for about 6 days. i will be coming in late. And my dog is older and needs to pee every 3 hours or less. He is anxious to leave home and with new people, so a pet sitter or pet hotel is out of question. I am wondering if there are some sort of sleeping aid for dogs so that he is able to be anxiety free and when Im back say 10-12 hours later, he is waking up normal? Any dangers of it other than usual organ one like any medication? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | neutered

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. He will need to see your local vet to get the medication (i.e. Fluoxetine, Clomicalm, etc) he needs to have a hopefully stress free and anxiety free time away from you during your leave. I would recommend scheduling an appt with your vet soon. Anything over the counter (Thundershirt, pheromone diffuser) is likely not going to be strong or effective enough to make a difference, especially if he is as anxious as you say he is. Also, it may be better if he is at home in familiar surroundings, than with you in a foreign place. Having a sitter come to the house is probably the best case scenario for him, unless of course you have tried this before to no avail. Best wishes with Germa and I hope you work things out for her. Take care.

What medication for an anxious older dog left alone for days?

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