Pet grooming guide

Animals can suffer from stress as much as we do, so it is important to consider their needs and feelings when circumstances change that may cause them to feel unsettled. Moving house, a new family member such as a baby, sudden noise for example on Bonfire night, may all cause your dog anxiety. As its owner, you need to be attuned to any changes in your dog that might indicate it is suffering from stress.

Dog health problems can occur if they are subjected to situations where they may suffer from stress. Your dog might show signs of behavioural differences, soiling the house, a change in posture and demeanour, changes to their environment such as not entering certain rooms, excessive licking and grooming,differences in their routine and withdrawal from other animals and humans. Even dog incontinence is a symptom that a stressed pet may suffer from.

As with humans, stress in dogs is common and there can be a wide variety of causes. Any minor changes in their environment can trigger a reaction, making it difficult for them to adapt and lead to physical and behavioural symptoms. Even the simplest of changes can spark health problems.

Treatment for stress in dogs

There are several treatments on the market for dogs that may be suffering from stress or for whom there could be future situations that may cause them stress. Zylkene is one of the leading brands. It can be used in advance of any stressful circumstances and is effective for the duration of the situation as well as being able to provide help for long term conditions. Initially, it should be used for one to two months but can be repeated if necessary.

Zylkene is natural and gives help to dogs to adapt to change. Is it easily given with food and only needs to be administered once a day. It is designed to help your dog cope with challenging and stressful situations and help them cope more easily with adapting to change. There have been no side effects registered so it won’t harm your dog but will help them cope in times of stress.