![]() While there are only a handful of dog studies to-date and more research is necessary, there is some encouraging data available. CBD: CBD or cannabidiol is a plant extract that’s often used to treat anxiety in humans.Unfortunately, while it is thought to be safe for dogs, and one of its primary active ingredients (apigenin) is relatively well-understood, controlled studies with canines have yet to take place. Chamomile: Found to have a mild sedative effect, chamomile may also have anti-anxiety properties.However, this study had a pretty limited scope (it only involved 33 dogs), so more research is needed. It’s shown promise in one study published in a 2000 issue of Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, as it appeared to reduce aggression and hyperactivity, common side effects of anxiety. L-tryptophan: Believed to increase serotonin levels in the brain, L-tryptophan may help your dog regulate his anxiety.Perhaps most encouraging, owner satisfaction with the treatment in the study was 94%. A study published in a 2015 issue of Journal of Veterinary Behavior found that L-theanine reduced symptoms in dogs prone to storm-associated anxiety. ![]() L-theanine: The amino acid L-theanine is believed to increase dopamine in the brain, easing anxiousness.Valerian root isn’t for all dogs, however, and can have adverse effects in some, especially those on medication. ![]() In fact, dogs who were allowed to smell valerian root extracts exhibited decreased vocalizations and activity in a kennel environment (where anxiety runs rampant ) according to a study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science.
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