Calming solutions for anxious pets

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      Do you have an anxious pet? Whether it’s separation anxiety or a life event like fireworks or a new dog or cat, your pet will probably experience anxiety at some point in their lives. If you’re wondering how to help a dog with anxiety, we’ve got the answer. Thankfully, there are plenty of stress-reducing anti-anxiety dog products that can help them deal with their anxiety in healthy ways. 


      If you’re in an area that’s prone to thunderstorms, your dog might need some dog calmers. A weighted dog vest like the Thundershirt for anxiety might be something you want to try, as the vest creates a feeling of security that can help with anxiety in dogs. The Honest Paws Calm Dog Thunder Shirt Vest is a drug-free anxiety solution that comes in multiple sizes for all types of dogs. If your pet suffers from anxiety at night or if you’re getting a new puppy or kitten, use the Smartpetlove Snuggle Puppy Anti-Anxiety Dog Toy. It’s great for training for separation anxiety, as its realistic heartbeat sound is calming and you can put it anywhere with your pet, including their crate. The Original Donut Shag Calming Pet Bed promotes improved sleep for pets who love to curl up or burrow, the ultra-plush filling supports joints, and the luxurious vegan faux shag creates a self-warming, calming effect.


      Looking for some really popular anti-anxiety toys? Try lick mats for calming or puzzle toys that will keep your pup busy and combat boredom while reducing anxiety. Lick mats are great anxiety reducers as they utilize your dog’s natural licking abilities to promote calming. The Woof Pupsicle Frozen Treat Dog Toy can distract your dog and soothe anxiety with this frozen treat dispensing toy that can use peanut butter like Poochie Butter Peanut Butter Dog Treat or your dogs favorite treat like frozen yogurt for up to an hour of fun. Try putting soft foods like peanut butter or wet food on the lick mat to give your dog or cat tons of tasty, anxiety-reducing fun. Chewing is another anxiety-reducing behavior, so chew toys to help with excess energy and anxiety would be a good fit for an anxious dog. The SodaPup Ultra Durable Starfish Dog Chew Toy Set is a wonderful set of durable toys that are made for dogs who love to chew. Spread soft food on the toys and watch as your dog goes to work. Slow feeders like puzzle toys and snuffle mats can also help keep your dog distracted if they have food anxiety, and are great for when you aren’t home or if you need to get things done and keep your dog occupied. 

      If you have a dog or cat with anxiety, there are plenty of anti-anxiety supplies in the Rover Store you can try that utilize your pet’s natural calming abilities to keep them relaxed and occupied. Before you try medications, you might want to try some of these calming items like the Zesty Paws Advanced Calming Bites Turkey Soft Chew Dog Treats or Zesty Paws Lil' Zesties Calming Squares Chicken Chewable Dog Treats that work as  CBD-alternative treats that are full of natural ingredients including Sensoril® ashwagandha, melatonin, and Suntheanine® (L-Theanine) to support relaxation. Watch as your dog or cat uses these items and calms down naturally when things get stressful.