A video of a dog, with inflatable ears, has reached almost a million views on TikTok. In the video, Bosnian rescue dog Yogi, who his owners believe is mainly a Kelpie, can be seen walking down a path with the text: ‘Wait for it… We gave our dog anti-anxiety medication and they were stronger than we thought.”
Seconds later he can be seen in the footwell of the passenger seat of a car, eyes closed, happily resting his head on someone’s lap.
In a later comment, the original posters clarifies: “FYI: She had anti-anxiety meds prescribed by the vet. We don’t want to say what or how much she had as each dog may need different dosages/medications,” adding: “If your dog also has problems, we recommend that you talk to a vet or a dog.
Anxious pets
Anyone who has traveled long distances with a cat or dog knows that it can be traumatic for both the animal and the owner. You might get lucky and have an animal happy to chill in a small box going at high speed for several hours, but chances are you won’t.
Up in the clouds Stock image. 60 percent of pet parents have invested in products, training and medications to address pet anxiety
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Fortunately, there are now safe, vet-prescribed temporary medications that can take the stress out of travel for you and your pet.
Dog boarding and walking website Rover, in a survey conducted called Rover Cost of Pet Parenthood, 60 percent of pet parents have invested in products, training and medication to address pet anxiety. In addition to medication, they suggest other ways to ease your dogs anxiety.
- Box for dogs—”For most adult dogs, the perfect crate will be whatever makes them feel most secure, whether it’s something light and airy that allows them to see their surroundings or an enclosed cave that provides cozy, quiet darkness” .
- Lick Mats—”Like prolonged chewing, a lick mat is all about distraction. Its advantage is that it encourages a naturally calming behavior—licking—and rewards it. It can take a puppy a while to clean a lick mat Lick While peanut butter dog treats and other dog treats can be calorie-dense, they generate a lot of excitement, so we say go ahead and pick your dog’s favorite to keep him calm when triggers are present . applesauce or canned pumpkin.”
- CBD oil and treatments—”A growing number of pet parents swear by pet-safe cannabis-derived treats. Because CBD doesn’t contain THC, it won’t get dogs high, but evidence suggests it can calm them down. It works best for situational situations. anxiety, as you’ll usually have to give it to your dog an hour or so before you’ll see the effects. You can buy CBD treats or CBD oil made just for pets. Whichever route Whatever you do, remember to check with your vet to make sure it’s right for your particular pup’s system.”
“I want some of what’s going on”
Although his owners say the drug was stronger than they thought, it doesn’t seem to be doing Yogi any harm, with one user commenting: “I want some of what he’s wearing.” Another user commented: “It might be a relief to not have anxiety in all fairness! bless him, it can be very exhausting being anxious all the time,” to which the original poster replied: “Definitely! We are doing lots of car training properly. now and he’s getting better but he’s still anxious about the car and the vet (where we were going).”
