Best Over-the-Counter Anxiety Meds for Dogs

How to choose the right over-the-counter anxiety remedies for dogs who are truly anxious or distressed.

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Dr. Debra M. Eldredge, DVM
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The best anxiety meds for dogs treat specific anxieties with minimal side effects.
This dog is clearly anxious. While an herbal supplement may help calm him down, working with a trainer is your wisest choice. For anxiety medications, you need a veterinary assessment. Credit: Alexandra Jursova | Getty Images

If you need an anxiety medication for your dog, you need a veterinarian to assess your dog and prescribe it. However, there are over-the-counter anxiety solutions for dogs that I like. A classic example is for dogs who get nervous or car sick when traveling.

Car anxiety occurs in many dogs. Both you and your dog may be able to avoid the vomit-in-a-crate scenario or huge puddles of drool with Earth Heart Travel Calm, a plant-derived product.

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6 COMMENTS

  1. NANCY, I AM CURIOUS WHY YOU ONLY SPOKE ABOUT THE THREE PRODUCTS. I have always recommended using Rescue Remedy it worked before CBD was introduced to the market. Melatonin I get some push back on. What are your thoughts?

  3. I totally agree about Bach’s Rescue Remedy. It is way better than any of the big pharma drugs they give dogs. We use it for the rescue dogs and we also rescue domestic bunnies who have often been abused. It works!!