My dog is anxious, restless, and scratching. Calming products don't help.

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my 3 year old cocker spaniel has behavioural problems,shes very highly strung,nervious of everything,scratching at the floors all the time,wont sleep at night,please can you help..got the calming plugins,not working..thanks..

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor pup! It does sound like she's quite anxious. For dogs that have severe anxiety problems, prescription medication can often make a huge difference in their quality of life - pheromone plug-ins and and natural calming supplements can be helpful for mild anxiety, but it sounds like your girl has more severe issues. I would recommend talking with your vet about options for anti-anxiety medication - often, a daily SSRI such as Prozac is a good choice for dogs with issues like this. You could also consider making an appointment with a veterinary behaviorist for a more thorough evaluation of your dog and a detailed treatment plan including training exercises and other strategies to help her, in addition to possibly using medication.

My dog is anxious, restless, and scratching. Calming products don't help.

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