What can I give my dog for anxiety from rain and loud noises?

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Hello i have an 8 year old chihuahua, and i dont really know what i can give him because he shakes too much and he gets really scared with rain or any noise i dont know if he has anxiety i dont know if theres something that i can buy that would help him calm down. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 2 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Loud noises can be really scary to dogs! One important thing to do to when your dog acts scared is not to reassure him. We think we are comforting him when we do that, but it's actually reinforcing the behavior and telling him it's ok to be scared. I recommend getting him a thundershirt to wear when there are loud noises. These have been reported to help dogs with anxiety. At home, you can put him in a dark quiet room by himself to self-soothe. You can also turn on the TV or music to block out the sound. Finally, you can consider get a pheromone diffuser called DAP that helps dogs with anxiety. If these don't help, you can take Coco into the vet to discuss using anti-anxiety drugs. I hope this helps!

What can I give my dog for anxiety from rain and loud noises?

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