Natural Herbs For Dogs

If you love your dogs and pets like they are part of the family then you want them to live the longest, healthiest life. That’s why I try to buy everything natural for them as well. There are lots of unhealthy things out there for dogs in treats and other things they consume. But I am starting to see more and more natural, healthier treats and foods for them. One great thing I came across is natural herbs for dogs. I was going on a long road trip with two dogs, a Weimaraner and a Shepard mix, that are very active and we were going to be in a SUV for like 13 hours. I found this all natural supplement called Happy Traveler (click here to buy) on this online all natural pet supplement site. It worked great! I had no problems with either dog. Just let them out when we stopped for gas. And if anyone knows about a Weimaraner they are very hyper dogs. This could even work for when you leave home and your dog has separation anxiety. It contains the anxiety herbs Valerian, German Chamomile and St. John’s Wort so it has an all natural calming effect for your dog. Click Here For More Info On Happy Traveler

Many behavior problems that dogs tend to have come from some type of anxiety disorder. It is really a hard thing to control, especially if you are not even home to stop the problem. Here are some common causes of stress and anxiety in dogs that can be cured with natural herbs for dogs:

• Separation Anxiety – Many dogs will experience separation anxiety (ie. Weimaraner). This is experienced often when you leave home for long periods of time. Dogs like to be with their ‘packs’ or ‘family’. When they are left alone for too long they really become uneasy and anxious and can get destructive. They can chew on things like furniture, leave accidents around the house even after being trained not to, and be nice and empty your trash for you, on the floor! Additionally they can also get destructive on themselves by chewing their skin and create hot spots and skin conditions. Natural herbs for dogs can calm them while you’re away so you don’t have to worry about anything getting destroyed.
• Environmental Stress – This is caused by many things like traveling or moving into a new house, getting a new member to the household like a baby or roommate, or even losing a member of the household, or any kind of change in their regular routine. All these things and more will just make them kind of confused or jealous and cause them to be anxious and stressed out.
• Trauma – Dogs who were neglected or abused as a puppy. This can stick to them their whole lives. Example, my Shepard mix was a stray dog and must have gone through a rough time in her life and she is still terrified of new people that come to the house and even thunderstorms.
• Noise Phobias – Fear of loud noises like thunderstorms, fireworks, gunshots, and high winds. They will immediately get anxious and go hide under a bed or somewhere to take cover. Even after the noise ends they can still be stressed and be scared to come out. You can give them natural herbs for dogs when you know a bad storm is coming or fireworks will be set off etc…
• Lack Of Exercise – Dogs really need their exercise often. More hyper dogs will get stressed and whine or bark because they get restless and need to get out and run. (ie. Weimaraner) Exercising, training and walking with your dog really helps to relieve anxiety and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. This is important because most anxiety problems come from a dog’s lack of emotional security. If they are not getting enough attention they can become anxious, period.
• Medical Issues – If your dog is experience some kind of ailment or something is making him/her uncomfortable, it can turn your friendly dog very stressful and aggressive. Make sure you are taking your pets to the vet regularly.

Now that you know what kind of anxiety your dog has you can take steps to stopping it. If you go to the vet he can prescribe drugs for your pet but most likely they will be filled with hormones and tranquilizers. It will also only work short term and could have harmful effects on your dogs body and even more, harmful side effects which could cause other problems. Thank god there are more natural herbs for dogs these days. Just like humans natural anxiety herbs treatments, pet natural treatments can contain Chamomile, St. John’s Wort, Valerian, Skullcap, and Passionflower. These herbs and more are usually found as natural supplements in the form of powder, tablets, or capsules. You can find all these and more by clicking here.

If you do decide to go with a natural supplement I suggest you only use the herbs as a complement to a high quality diet, lots of exercising and training. Try to make playtime a regular thing for you and your dog. It really works well to boost your dog’s ‘confidence’ and relieve anxiety when you are regularly interacting with your dog often. Training classes or your own training can keep your dog more focused and content. Lastly, create a ‘safe space’ for your dog whether it’s a crate or pet bed. Try to leave it in a certain spot so he/she gets the sense that it is their space and makes them feel at ease.

Where To Get Herbs For Dogs

A great place to start is an online store that specializes in herbs for dogs and other pets called Pet Herbs Direct. They have all kinds of natural supplements for dogs, cats and other pets for many symptoms, not just anxiety. If interested, just click here to go to the site.

PetLover, on July 5th, 2010 at 4:43 am Said:
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