My dog is sluggish after moving. How to ease stress and boost energy?

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My 3 year old boxer hound mix has become very sluggish. We recently moved and I think the stress may be effecting her. Is there a way to put her more at ease or recommendations to get back her puppy pep? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 3 years and 2 months old | 70 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It's true that some pets can become very sad in a new home, but they should bounce back as soon as you get back to the old routine of things! Try to keep an area clear of boxes that is just for them. You can leave a favorite pet bed or blanket in this area and provide toys and treats. A supplement like Zylkene can help with stress, or a product like Comfort Zone Adaptil Collar or Diffuser can make them feel calm. However, if this sluggishness goes on for several more days, it may be wise to have Shelby checked over by a vet to make sure nothing else is going wrong. I would hate for us to assume she was just sad about the move instead of realizing that she was actually sick and it was a bad coincidence that it happened at the same time as the move!

My dog is sluggish after moving. How to ease stress and boost energy?

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