Dog anxious after moving, pacing, not sleeping. What should I do?

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I have recently shifted to a new place. My toffee sleeps early but today he isn't sleeping. He is walking from one room to another. What should i do? Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | 4.4 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Sounds like Toffee is a little unsure about the move to a new place and is having a hard time calming down and relaxing. Moving can be stressful for our pets, and it can take them a few days - or even a few weeks - to adjust and settle in. Pacing (or walking from room to room) is a sign of anxiety. Try to provide Toffee with a quiet, calm place to relax, and provide as many familiar items in that space as possible. It helps if he is crate trained and can be put in a familiar kennel, with familiar blankets that smell the way he remembers them. If you don't have items like this that can remind him of his relaxing familiar environment, just provide him with a calm quiet place and a comfortable space to lay down. He will relax and sleep when he's ready. If you really feel that his anxiety is excessive, you can call your vet and talk to them about a temporary medication to help with his anxiety - but this usually isn't necessary, and he will probably settle down if given a little time. Hope this helps and Toffee feels comfortable soon!

Dog anxious after moving, pacing, not sleeping. What should I do?

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