My Shepherd is scared and anxious. Why can't she settle down?

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My Shepherd acts scared and she can’t lie down for more than a second. This has happened a couple times in her life one when there was construction behind my house. I have no idea what it could be tonight nothing apparent to me. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 7 years and 9 months old | 87 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor girl. She may just have generalized anxiety. Discuss with your vet about getting her on a short trial of anti-anxiety medication (i.e. Fluoxetine, Clomicalm) to help her cope, especially if this starts to become more frequent. Anxiety medication along with behavioral modification training (http://corecaab.org/) is the best way to curb a pets anxiety. Other more conservative treatments involve pheromon therapy such as the Adaptil collar, thundershirt, etc. Best of luck to you helping Valentine with her anxiety. Take care.

My Shepherd is scared and anxious. Why can't she settle down?

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