tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453785181275426342024-03-08T04:57:40.396-08:00Stress Relief for Dogs Colitis Separation AnxietyTop Rated Blogs in North Americahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06131455772426898317noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345378518127542634.post-24783072123157039482016-04-29T15:50:00.002-07:002016-04-29T15:50:15.189-07:00Embroidered Blue Polo Thundershirt- Natural Calming Remedies for Anxious Dogs in Thunderstorms and FireworksManaging stress in anxious dogs is easier once you understand the
techniques which are commonly used to help canines relax. Anxious dogs
are likely to experience all types of problems as a result of their
state.<br />
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Some dogs may have incontinence or experience seizures that
are triggered by stress. Some dogs develop diarrhea and others have
colitis. In many cases, these conditions will not arise if proven
techniques are used to help dogs manage stressful events.<br />
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<b>Embroidered Blue Polo Thundershirt- Natural Calming Remedies for Anxious Dogs- Stress in Anxious Dogs is Caused by Different Things </b><br />
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Stress can come from many different sources. A dog may experience stress when it moves to a new <span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">house</span>.
This type of stress is common among humans too. Moving to a new
neighborhood or a new home forces you to re-acclimatize to your
surroundings.<br />
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You have to meet new people, learn new routes to work,
etc. In some cases, people who move house may find that they need to do
repairs on the place where they live. This takes time and money and
causes additional stress.<br />
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<b> Embroidered Blue Polo Thundershirt- Natural Calming Remedies for Anxious Dogs- Managing Stress in Anxious Dogs That is Due to Moving to a New House</b><br />
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Dogs face their own changes too when they move house with their owner and some may not eat
for days without prodding. In cases like this, feeding them in a safe
environment often helps to make them feel relaxed enough to eat
properly.<br />
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By a safe environment, you should think of a place that
the dog knows is safe because they have prior experience with that space
being secure. Your new house or <span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">apartment</span> may be safe but the dog has not yet proven that. They will need to sniff around, identify which animals are in the area, find out where threats may be and so on.<br />
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If your dog
has recently moved to a new home and is not eating, it may help to feed
them by hand. They will feel safe with you and are more likely to relax
and stop worrying about the new environment.<br />
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You may also try feeding them in their pet carrier. If they are comfortable with their pet carrier, this may work. Many dogs
feel comfortable in because it is their own private space. Soft side
pet crates are good for this purpose and have many other benefits as
well.<br />
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<b>Your Own Anxiety can Cause Stress in Puppies and Adult Dogs</b><br />
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Dogs that are close to you will experience stress when you are under stress. Often, if their people are feeling ill or are distressed for other reasons, dogs will pick it up and become agitated too.<br />
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In some cases dogs will try to provide a bit of comfort in these situations. In other cases, the dogs won't know how to deal with it and may become agitated and restless.<br />
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<b>Other Causes of Stress in Puppies and Adult Dogs</b><br />
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Puppies and adult dogs can experience stress because of other changes in their <span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">environment</span> besides moving house. For example, dogs may become anxious in the following situations:<br />
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<li>Aggression from adults, children or animals</li>
<li>Thunderstorms or natural disasters</li>
<li>Meeting strangers</li>
<li>Loss of toys or treats</li>
<li>Hazards in the home or yard</li>
<li>Death in the family</li>
<li>Pain</li>
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<b>Benefits of Managing Stress in Dogs</b><br />
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People who take the time to manage stress in dogs experience the same
benefits that they would when they take time to manage stress in their
own lives.<br />
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A little stress is good but being under stress all the
time is not good for the body or mind. Stress forces us to draw on our
reserves and leaves us mentally and emotionally exhausted when it is experienced for too long.<br />
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Dogs that are constantly under stress are more likely to become sick.
Their bodies are not in peak condition and they may become ill or
develop several conditions that are stress related, such as:<br />
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<li>Diarrhea</li>
<li>Incontinence</li>
<li>Vomiting</li>
<li>Loss of appetite</li>
<li>Seizures</li>
<li>Irritability</li>
<li>Excessive barking</li>
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People who have suffered through excessive stress at different times
in their lives may recognize one or more of these symptoms. People who
are under stress may have nightmares, difficulty falling asleep, lose
their appetite, have difficulty concentrating, etc.<br />
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Dogs may not easily show all of these signs but if your dog loses their appetite and their mood
changes from that of an easy going dog to one that snaps at everything
without provocation, it is possible that they might be experiencing
stress.<br />
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Sometimes, just thinking back over the situations they
have been in recently may alert you to what is causing stress in their
lives and help you to manage that stress. Doing so will make life easier
for you as well.<br />
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<b>Preventing and Managing Stress in your Dog's Life</b><br />
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Loneliness is a huge trigger for stress. Loneliness or feeling
isolated works against our sense of well being and since dogs are social
creatures, they have the same problems when they are left alone for too
long. They experience anxiety.<br />
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Spending time with your dog helps
to prevent the type of stress that is caused by being left alone. At the
same time, your dog will have to be taught how to entertain themselves
and not be destructive when you have to leave them alone for a time. For
example, when you are at work, they may have to take it easy and rest
in the knowledge that you will come back.<br />
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If you allow your dog to
socialize with other dogs regularly, they will be less lonely. Let them
meet other dogs in your neighborhood or take them to the park to meet
new friends. <span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">Play</span> with your dog. It has numerous benefits since it keeps both of you active and it strengthens your bond.<br />
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Stress is a normal part of life and your dog should be taught what
behavior is appropriate and what is not acceptable. Being under stress
does not make them entitled to barking at other dogs in the family or at
you.<br />
They should not destroy things and think it's okay just
because they are under stress. Nipping this type of behavior in the bud
early helps and is a lot easier with puppies. However, you can see
changes in older dogs too if you are consistent.<br />
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Develop a
routine, a structure or pattern that allows your dog to feel secure,
even when small things in their life may change. When a dog has their
own space, such as a soft sided pet carrier, that they can escape to, it
helps to alleviate some of the stress that they may feel.<br />
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Make sure your dog is getting the right nutrients as <span class="broken_link">nutritional</span> deficiencies can cause issues with behavior. Make sure they exercise often and do activities that cause them to exercise their mind as well. Paying attention to these key areas helps your dog to relax and prevents stress.<br />
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