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OT Veterinarians: Dog anxiety issues
Posted on 6/10/16 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 6/10/16 at 4:57 pm
So one of my dogs apparently has severe anxiety issues. Today I gave him a bath and he started to hyperventilate and normally this is something I ignore because he does it every time he has to take a bath. Today, however, he started foaming at the mouth so I called my vet. She told me to take him in, now he was not out of the tub for 2 minutes and all of a sudden he calmed down and wanted to play again.
So I take him to the vet anyway and she wants to give him a low dosage anti-anxiety medication. I start googling and apparently this is fairly common now for dogs. Does anyone have their dog on some anti-anxiety medication? Does it make them act differently?
He has been fine since I took him out of the tub, even went to the flower bed to play in the mud after the rain.
I'm starting to think this little fricker is fine but just hates to take a bath so he fakes it.
Picture of the dog
So I take him to the vet anyway and she wants to give him a low dosage anti-anxiety medication. I start googling and apparently this is fairly common now for dogs. Does anyone have their dog on some anti-anxiety medication? Does it make them act differently?
He has been fine since I took him out of the tub, even went to the flower bed to play in the mud after the rain.
I'm starting to think this little fricker is fine but just hates to take a bath so he fakes it.
Picture of the dog
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Posted on 6/10/16 at 4:58 pm to tduecen
Cute pup 
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:00 pm to tduecen
Millennial pup? Cute dog.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:00 pm to tduecen
Double post, damn lagging internet
This post was edited on 6/10/16 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:01 pm to tduecen
He may be having a true acute anxiety reaction. If so, the meds may help. There is also a chance that he's training you.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:10 pm to Rockbrc
Ever since he was a pup he has made a gasping sound when it comes time for a bath. However, what freaked me out today was him foaming at the mouth today.
He also freaks out when it comes to clipping his nails, like starting whining as soon as he see the clippers.
He also freaks out when it comes to clipping his nails, like starting whining as soon as he see the clippers.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:14 pm to tduecen
We have a dog with severe anxiety. The medication didn't do shite 
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:17 pm to tduecen
Shoot it 
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:17 pm to tduecen
I have a bloodhound that is hyper sensitive but it may be a breed characteristic. Thunder, gunshots, baths, nail clipping she freaks the frick out and tries to go hide in an enclosed space. She'll cower down foaming at the mouth and shaking like a leaf
last weekend at the camp she got spooked by us flying a kite (!) and ripped the screen out from under the camp trying to take cover. It's aggravating but the vet says there not much to do but drug her. We give her a supplement called "composure" that helps a litte. It's weird because otherwise she's the pushiest most assertive dog I've ever seen
last weekend at the camp she got spooked by us flying a kite (!) and ripped the screen out from under the camp trying to take cover. It's aggravating but the vet says there not much to do but drug her. We give her a supplement called "composure" that helps a litte. It's weird because otherwise she's the pushiest most assertive dog I've ever seen
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:22 pm to tduecen
My dog has always had issues like that. He hates baths,but he is gonna get them anyway. After it is done he is fine,but he is really pissed at me for a while.
My vet has also suggested anxiety medication for him, but I'll be damned if my dog is gonna be a pill head.
Pretty sure these vets get kickbacks for prescribing that shite.
My vet has also suggested anxiety medication for him, but I'll be damned if my dog is gonna be a pill head.
Pretty sure these vets get kickbacks for prescribing that shite.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:23 pm to tduecen
I have a poodle with severe anxiety issues. Before she goes to the groomer, I give her a mild sedative that the vet prescribed. She doesn't take anything daily, just PRN. As long as the anxiety is situational, a daily med isnt necessary. At least that's what my vet says.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:23 pm to auggie
The fact he was fine only a couple minutes after being removed from the tub makes me not wanna put him on medication.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:27 pm to tduecen
One of my sister's dogs hates bath time as well. He starts to shaking when he knows it's time and the whole time while being bathed.
But recently he's developed a noise anxiety to the many beeping noises in the kitchen and the sound of the gas stove/oven. Even certain noises from tv shows or commercials have set him to shivering for a bit. Not sure what caused this issue for him.
But recently he's developed a noise anxiety to the many beeping noises in the kitchen and the sound of the gas stove/oven. Even certain noises from tv shows or commercials have set him to shivering for a bit. Not sure what caused this issue for him.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:30 pm to cgrand
quote:
I have a bloodhound that is hyper sensitive but it may be a breed characteristic.
Sounds dog specific to me.
P.S. I want a bloodhound BADLY.
P.S.S. I currently have a basset hound.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:32 pm to tduecen
My vet recommended getting the dog off the ground for baths. I got a wash tub and put it on top of one of those Brute plastic trash cans. The dog was much more manageable in this setup.
The vet said being off the ground disorients the dog and it's paying more attention to its location than the bath itself.
The vet said being off the ground disorients the dog and it's paying more attention to its location than the bath itself.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:35 pm to shutterspeed
she's my third, they've all been sensitive to correction and unfamiliar situations, but none to the extent of this. We just work around it because otherwise she's a great dog and endlessly entertaining. She's also getting worse with age and unfortunately is getting close to the upper end of the usual life span for the breed
don't let that deter you though. They are not for everyone but for the right person they are perfect
don't let that deter you though. They are not for everyone but for the right person they are perfect
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:37 pm to tduecen
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The fact he was fine only a couple minutes after being removed from the tub makes me not wanna put him on medication
Yeah,mine has made it to 13 years old without it.
He is just smart enough to know by the things that we do,that it is time for his bath. We try to make it as quick as possible,but when he sees his towel and shampoo,hears the bathwater running,and I take his collar off,he knows what is about to happen,and he goes into a panic.
He starts calming down when I put his collar back on,but he stays mad a little while after.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 5:54 pm to tduecen
I hear Michael Vick is good at training a dog to be less anxious.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 6:27 pm to tduecen
My lab used to do this when she got in a car. When she first showed up at our house, it looked like she had been either thrown from or hit by a car, so we figured that was where the anxiety came from. The excessive foaming at the mouth has stopped and she's fine in a car now, even though she does still have anxiety issues related to weather. I don't see why you should have to give the dog constant anxiety meds though, but rather a Xanax or Valium only when it's bath time?!
Posted on 6/10/16 at 6:33 pm to tduecen
We have a lab/mastiff mix who was absolutely insane before getting him on meds. He has severe separation anxiety when away from my wife and would go into a sort of anxiety/depression hole and then act out in all sorts of ways (I could write a book about the crazy shite this dog has done)
He is now on Prozac, Ace pro and has his own rx for.5mg xanax. Since he has been on the meds he has become a really awesome dog. He looks healthier than he has since he was a pup and is very friendly and loving dog. He still has a very high energy level and there have been zero negative side effects.
He is now on Prozac, Ace pro and has his own rx for.5mg xanax. Since he has been on the meds he has become a really awesome dog. He looks healthier than he has since he was a pup and is very friendly and loving dog. He still has a very high energy level and there have been zero negative side effects.
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