My dog's separation anxiety is worse at night. How can I help?

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My dog has bad separation anxiety. If we leave her out of the cage she will go to the bathroom. If she is in the cage she will tear up her bed. Is there any product that can help? Or is there some advice you have? Her separation anxiety is worse at night. I have been usually sleeping with her to keep her company. She has no trouble when I am with her. When she is in the pen (enclosed but no top or bottom) at night we are all upstairs sleeping in our rooms, she is downstairs. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) | Female | spayed | 10 years and 4 months old | 13 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Lucy! You could start with some calming chews like composure or the prescription form (stronger) composure pro to see if this helps. You can also put a calming collar like adaptil on her at the same time. If this doesn't help, I would talk to your vet about putting her on an anti-anxiety medicine like fluoxetine to see if this helps. I hope this helps!

My dog's separation anxiety is worse at night. How can I help?

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