My Shih Tzu cries a lot. What else helps his anxiety when nothing works?

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My shihtzu who's 1 years old had down syndrome. However , he cries a lot and we've tried calming shirts, pills, and collars. Is there anything else we can do ? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 19 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It sounds like your dog is very anxious. I would discuss a long term anti-anxiety medication like prozac with your Vet and maybe xanax, acepromazine or trazadone for special trigger events. You can try to buy some interactive toys to keep him busy or kings that he can push around that dispense his dry food. Also a behaviorist or trainer may be helpful to provide tips on calming him. Sadly due to his underlying condition there may not be a perfect fix for him, just managing it to a point that is tolerable for him and you.

My Shih Tzu cries a lot. What else helps his anxiety when nothing works?

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