My Frenchie cries when left alone. How to stop his separation anxiety?

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My Frenchie cries horribly when left alone. We have a 8 month old cat, which they both get along and play together. Dodger is technically never alone because he is roaming around the house with our cat. However, when we get home from the store or wherever it is or even showering, he is found crying. We are only gone for about an hour or less. It’s to the point where I drop him off with my mother in law every morning while my wife and I go to work. How can we change this? Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | neutered | 7 months and 12 days old | 25 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Poor Dodger! It sounds as though Dodger has separation anxiety. I would leave a radio or the TV on for sound and consider anti-anxiety medications. Long term medications like Prozac or clomicalm are probably best and you can combine it with a short acting medication for the short term. Using your mother in law is also a good idea or if he likes other dogs taking him to doggie day care a few times per week may help. If the below doesn't help then I would discuss medications with your Vet as Dodger is young and it's best to get ahead of this. Good luck! https://www.petcoach.co/article/separation-anxiety/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/top-5-ways-to-reduce-separation-anxiety-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-common-signs-of-separation-anxiety-in-dogs/

My Frenchie cries when left alone. How to stop his separation anxiety?

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