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My dog gets anxious traveling. What OTC calming aids can I use?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 11 months old | 15 lbs

I'm going on vacation Rexy is coming along I was wondering if their anything over the counter I can give her to relax she travel s a lot with me in the pass my vet proved med. I didn't know if there I need to take her in for more med or if anything over counter work? She a 15 pound chiweeenie

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Answered By Lotus Altholtz

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist

Published on March 2nd, 2019

VetriScience Composure chews or liquid daily for at least a few days prior to your trip is effective in noticeably calming many patients. It contains natural ingredients including theanine and is available on chewy.com and PetCo.com. If you find that the Composure is not sufficiently relaxed with just Composure, I would schedule an appointment with your vet to make sure that Rexy is up to date on vaccines and flea/tick/heart worm prevention and to inquire about a sedative such as trazadone or prescription Xanax that your vet may be comfortable with for Rexy. If you are flying, definitely inquire with the airline about whether an official health certificate is required. Enjoy your vacation!

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