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My dog is anxious and withdrawn after an incident. How do I calm him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 months and 3 days old | 30 lbs

My dog recently got into an incident. He was not hurt physically, but his mental state seems like somethings wrong. He’s withdrawn to everything and won’t accept even his favorite toys, and I’m just wondering how to calm him down

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 17th, 2019

Give him a few days to settle down. Consider an exam with your veterinarian to diagnose and treat any underlying conditions. A pheromone product, such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, may help to decrease any anxiety.

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