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Tails of Truth: Holistic and Pharmaceutical Options for Anxious Dogs

Recent studies suggest up to 75% of dogs exhibit at least one anxious behavior. Yet anxiety is still one of the most undertreated conditions in veterinary medicine. In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie explains why anxiety impacts inflammation, overall health, and quality of life and how integrative care can make a profound difference.

From herding breeds struggling in sedative homes to dogs living in chronic hypervigilance, this episode explores how anxiety affects quality of life and why treating it is part of whole-body wellness.

We cover:

  • Signs of mild, moderate, and severe anxiety in dogs

  • Why anxiety is undertreated

  • CBD and whole hemp extract (HempRx Forte)

  • Nutricalm (L-theanine, L-tryptophan, chamomile)

  • Prozac for dogs and other SSRIs

  • Gabapentin, trazodone, clonidine

  • Why trazodone alone often isn’t enough

If your dog is pacing, panting, barking excessively, hiding during storms, struggling with vet visits, or constantly on edge, this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways

  • Up to 75% of dogs may show at least one anxious behavior
  • Anxiety increases cortisol and inflammation
  • CBD works best when given twice daily, not situationally
  • HempRx Forte delivers therapeutic dosing
  • Nutricalm supports serotonin pathways (L-theanine, L-tryptophan)
  • Prozac does not “change personality” 
  • Trazodone alone is often not enough
  • Combination therapy can be safe and effective
  • Anxiety treatment may require trial and adjustment
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  • "At least half of my patients have some sort of anxiety."  ~ Dr. Angie 

  • “Not treating your dog’s anxiety causes them to have so much more cortisol and stress hormones.”  ~ Dr. Angie 

  • “Imagine being in that state of hypervigilance all the time.” ~ JoJo

  •  “Anxiety is undertreated.” ~ Dr. Angie 

  •  “We’re not going to change their personality.”  ~ Dr. Angie 

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