Non-drowsy calming for anxious dog & a harness that won't rub?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 5 years and 5 months old | 11 lbs
Can you recommend a good calming pill or treat to give to dog at times of anxiety that will not make her drowsy or tired I want her to enjoy the adventure but other dogs and ppl if they come to close she starts going into panic modes with extreme barking and lundimg is there something you could recommend when we are out and in these situations that won’t cause her drowsiness?? also do you recommend a certain harness for control the easy walk rubs under her and causes her to Bleed
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Published on February 7th, 2019
A pheromone collar, such as the Adaptil collar, may help decrease anxiety. Gradual desensitization is also strongly recommended. Calming chews, such as Composure chews (by VetriScience) may help but they are not "magic pills". You will need to modify her behavior. This may require the assistance of a certified trainer.
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Published on November 22nd, 2016
Poor pup! You can try a DAP pheromone collar along with a natural calming supplement like Zylkene or Composure if you wish - these are very safe and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription. If you think that she may need something stronger, I would recommend talking with your regular vet about whether she might benefit from prescription anti-anxiety medication, such as alprazolam or trazodone.
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Published on April 10th, 2018
Poor Jett! I'm sorry to hear that he's having this problem. As far as over-the-counter calming aids, my favorite brands are Zylkene and Composure Pro. A DAP (dog appeasing pheromone) collar can also be helpful for some dogs - this is sold under the trade names Adaptil and Comfort Zone. However, I can tell you that in my experience, the vast majority of dogs with serious anxiety issues really need prescription medication to see any significant improvement - natural calming aids just aren't enough. I would recommend talking to your veterinarian about daily medication options that may help, such fluoxetine or trazodone. If your regular vet isn't well-versed in behavior issues, you could also consider making an appointment with a veterinary behaviorist. You can search for one in your area here, if needed: www.dacvb.org
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