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Dog anxiety vests are a drug-free way of reducing your dog's anxiety. Dog anxiety vests use gentle pressure to release endorphins, which can help promote the feeling of calm. They are versatile, and can be applied in a variety of situations to help reduce your pet's overall anxiety.
Pet Circle stocks a huge variety of dog anxiety vests online in a great range of sizes and styles to suit every dog's needs.
Thundershirt Heather Grey | Really happy with the thunder jacket so is my dog,its firm fitting,soft material it does help her in storms,she still gets scared but calmer with it on and it's value for your money, thanks pet circle for another good product. -LYNNE |
Thundershirt Heather Grey | Well made and it works !!!! My two dogs are terrified of thunderstorms & it seems to calm them heaps! -ANNIE |
If you are looking for something different for your dog, there are a variety of different options. Whether it is a dog jumper or dog coat for winter, a cooling vest for summer, or waterproof dog clothes for the wet weather.
Dogs can suffer from fear and anxiety for a variety of reasons. Phobias, separation from their owner, unfamiliar environments, even health and age-related changes can contribute to dogs feeling anxious.
Anxiety vests are designed to apply gentle, even pressure across the back and torso. The rationale behind using an anxiety vest is the 'squeezing' action, which will release endorphins which are responsible for a sense of well-being.
To get the best results using anxiety vests, owners should apply the vest for a short period while the dog is completely calm. This will help avoid an aversion developing towards the anxiety vest. Anxiety vests should only be worn for short periods of time and always inspect the skin around the neck and armpits for signs of rubbing. Anxiety vests can be used in conjunction with medication and other anxiety aids such as adaptil, calming treats and zylkene. To read more about adaptil, see Your guide to using adaptil.
It is important to note that pets can still experience feelings of fear, stress and anxiety while wearing an anxiety vest. Anxiety vests will not address the underlying cause of the anxiety. Engaging a positive reinforcement behavioural trainer and working closely with your veterinarian are beneficial steps in addressing your dog's anxiety.
To find out more about how to help your dog with anxiety, read our articles on Managing separation anxiety in dogs and Managing storm and fireworks phobia in dogs.
Author info: Dr Nicole du Plessis - Pet Circle In-House Veterinarian
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