My dog is anxious. Could my anxiety be causing her stress behaviors?

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Can she be feeding off my anxiety Got her at 8 wks old and she's 9 and also been nervous and peeing and tail between legs. My anxiety got better and she's been better. Now though I'm having Arthiritis pains in my hands and hands deformity that is painful and been very anxious and she's biting her feet and is licking her lips and yawning. She looks in my eyes and she sits and cuddles with me and at times she will go hide in the bathroom. Is my anxiety affecting her? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 9 years and 3 months old | 13 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That’s hard to say, if only Baby Girl could talk! Those are all signs of anxiety but licking the lips and hiding can also indicate an upset stomach. Monitor her eating very closely and watch for any changes. Also watch her for any vomiting, diarrhea or changes in her water intake. If you see anything that appears to be illness, make sure to have her seen by her veterinarian. There are also medications that she can take to help with anxiety and it may be worthwhile to call her doctor. Anxious dogs often respond well to exercise and I recommend a 30 minute vigorous play session every day or a long walk. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog is anxious. Could my anxiety be causing her stress behaviors?

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