At a Glance

  • Like humans, dogs can experience anxiety.
  • Anxiety can manifest in many ways and can range in severity.
  • You can help your dog by recognizing the signs of anxiety and the environmental or circumstantial causes that bring about their anxiety.
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Common Signs of Anxiety in Dogs

What does anxiety look like in dogs? Let’s talk about it!

Like humans, dogs can experience anxiety rooted in past experiences such as being abandoned by their owner, past abuse or neglect, or a negative shelter experience. A dog’s anxiety may be caused by specific fears, such as separation anxiety, being home alone, car rides or traveling, loud noises, or meeting new people or pets.

Signs Your Dog May Be Feeling Anxious

Anxiety can manifest in many ways and can range in severity. Some visible signs of anxiety include:

  • Whining or whimpering
  • Barking
  • Shivering
  • Panting
  • Pacing
  • Excessive Licking
  • Tucking the tail
  • Having dilated Pupils
  • Spontaneous elimination (urination/bowel movement)
  • Displacement behavior (licking lips, sniffing air, “shaking it off”)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Following its owner closely
  • Becoming withdrawn

There Are Ways You Can Help

It can be tough to see your best friend suffer through those anxiety-filled moments. You can help soothe your dog by: 1) Recognizing the signs of anxiety, and  2) Seeking environmental or circumstantial links to the cause of their anxiety.

This will help you determine the necessary steps to keep them calm and ease their anxiety before a stressful event. If your dog is experiencing severe/longer-lasting anxiety symptoms, schedule an appointment with your vet to discuss your pet’s unique needs. 

Chou2 Pharma is Here to Help, too!

Did you know Chou2 Pharma products were developed specifically to meet a dog’s unique needs? Our Chill formula acts quickly to promote relaxation for your pup, taking the bite out of summer storms and celebrations. Shop our Chill product and help your best friend Chill this summer.

More Information On Anxiety in Dogs

July 4th is around the corner! For more information about anxiety in dogs – especially as it relates to fireworks and firework season – check out these helpful links:

Mark Cushing leads CHOU2 PHARMA’s advocacy and legal efforts—working closely with his external network and Dr. Jeff Pollard—to improve the understanding, education, and policy regarding cannabinoid pet health care. His focus is supporting veterinarians’ ability to discuss and recommend cannabinoid-based products within their practices.

Mr. Cushing provides high-level strategic advice, state and federal lobbying, regulatory and policy services, and consulting to animal health and veterinary clients throughout North America. Since 2004, he has specialized in animal health, animal welfare, veterinary, and veterinary educational issues, developing a cutting-edge practice across these sectors. He currently leads several industry coalitions and initiatives. Mr. Cushing has guided successful AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accreditations for a growing list of veterinary colleges, including new accreditations.

A frequent speaker at veterinary medicine and other animal policy conferences, he’s an adjunct professor of law at the Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, and the University of Oregon School of Law. He’s also an honors graduate with distinction from Stanford University and the Willamette University College of Law.

As the founder and managing partner of the Animal Policy Group, LLC (APG), Mr. Cushing offers representation for a wide range of veterinary and pet health interests. Most recently, Mr. Cushing authored Pet Nation, a Penguin Random House title that explores the forces behind pets becoming treasured members of the family.

Mark Cushing leads CHOU2 PHARMA’s advocacy and legal efforts—working closely with his external network and Dr. Jeff Pollard—to improve the understanding, education and policy regarding cannabinoid pet health care. His focus is supporting veterinarians’ ability to discuss and recommend cannabinoid-based products within their practices.

Mr. Cushing provides high-level strategic advice, state and federal lobbying, regulatory and policy services and consulting to animal health and veterinary clients throughout North America. Since 2004, he has specialized in animal health, animal welfare, veterinary and veterinary educational issues, developing a cutting-edge practice across these sectors. He currently leads several industry coalitions and initiatives. Mr. Cushing has guided successful AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accreditations for a growing list of veterinary colleges, including new accreditations.

A frequent speaker at veterinary medicine and other animal policy conferences, he’s an adjunct professor of law at the Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland and the University of Oregon School of Law. He’s also an honors graduate with distinction from Stanford University and the Willamette University College of Law.

As the founder and managing partner of the Animal Policy Group, LLC (APG), Mr. Cushing offers representation for a wide range of veterinary and pet health interests. Most recently, Mr. Cushing authored Pet Nation, a Penguin Random House title that explores the forces behind pets becoming treasured members of the family.