Natural Anti-Anxiety Relief- DRUG FREE Remedies
Cannabidiol
CBD has been documented to be very beneficial for anxiety in dogs, cats and yes…people. The doses vary, but a good starting dose is 3mg/10lbs and can be safely given every 12 hours. That equates to 1 drop of Dr Jones’ Ultimate CBD- It is safe to give 5 times this dose for the ‘very anxious’ pet (or person 😊 )
I am loading up on CBD as I write this newsletter…CBD and coffee
Valerian Root
Valerian root tincture has many documented benefits, including acting as a natural muscle relaxant, as well as being great to help with anxiety- and it works fairly fast. A standard dose of the tincture is 1/2ml/ 20 lbs of body weight 2-3 times/day.
Acupressure
The hall of impression point (Ying Tang) lies between your eyebrows.
Applying pressure to this point is said to help with both anxiety and stress.
To use this point:
1.Sit comfortably. It can help to close your eyes.
2.Touch the spot between your eyebrows with your index finger or thumb
3.Apply gentle, firm pressure in a circular motion for 5 to 10 minutes.
I’ll be doing this, and I find it to be very helpful!
Wrap up those thunderstruck pets
The ThunderShirt, a vest for calming anxiety related to noise aversion, applies gentle, constant pressure to help calm a pet owners petrified fur-baby. Think of it like a hug in a shirt. According to their website, the ThunderShirt provides a calming effect for more than 80% of dogs—which seems like a ratio worth the $45. It should be worth noting that the ThunderShirt seems to be targeted to petrified pooches rather than fearful felines. Unless you’re into the ‘ole “freeze and flop.”
Help pets find their Zen
Anti-anxiety dog den, the ZenCrate, plays calming music once it detects an animal entering the enclosure. The crate, designed by PNP Robotics, was made to keep the scary sounds out and the calming sounds in. While the crate keeps the harsh sounds of the environment out, it also protects to environment by using only water-based polyurethane on the crate. The ZenCrate has a sensor that alerts the crate to your dog’s nearness, battery backup just in case and a motor activated fan to bring an extra level of comfort. That’s pretty darn Zen.
Keep ’em ultra-calm
Pet Acoustics Incorporated presents its anti-anxiety collar, aptly named the Ultra Calmer. This collar combats noise aversion by playing music specifically created to soothe dogs. Think boombox designed to make your dog chill. The volume can be adjusted to suit the dog’s agitation level. Does the dog in question hop into the nearest body of water when scared? No worries, this bad boy is water-resistant with a three-hour battery life and comes with a USB charger. Not sure how long the stress will last? The Ultra Calmer also comes with a continuous play option to keep the calm for as long as necessary.
