Your pet can suffer from anxiety and nervousness in many different ways. They might start to pant heavily, walk around in circles or whine endlessly, just to name a few of the signs you might notice in your dog or cat. If you’ve never experienced this yourself, it can be hard to know what the problem could be, so you’re likely wondering if there’s something you can do to help reduce their anxiety or nervousness. The good news is that yes, there are several natural remedies you can use at home to help ease your pet’s anxiety, nervousness or fear.

1) Rescue Remedy

Rescue Remedy is a blend of five flower remedies that can help pets feel calmer. It may be used as needed, but it should not be given more than three times per week. Rescue Remedy can be used for fearfulness, nervousness, shock, trauma, travel sickness, and separation anxiety.
1) Ask your veterinarian to recommend the best pet remedy for your situation if you are experiencing any of these symptoms with your pet. 2) If you have a new pet coming into your home soon, take a few drops of Rescue Remedy once or twice daily over the course of at least one month before they arrive (or during this time period) in order to reduce stress.

2) Melatonin

Melatonin is a natural, hormone-like substance that helps regulate your body’s internal clock, also known as the circadian rhythm. When this rhythm gets disrupted, it can lead to sleep problems like insomnia. Melatonin can also help relieve anxiety and nervousness when taken at night before bed. The dosage varies depending on the pet’s size so be sure to consult with your veterinarian first before administering.

3) Chamomile

Chamomile is a flowering plant that belongs to the daisy family. The flowers are known for their soothing, calming effect on both humans and animals. Chamomile can be used as an aromatherapy treatment for dogs and cats suffering from anxiety, nervousness or fear. Simply steep a cup of chamomile tea in hot water for 15 minutes then let it cool down before pouring it into your pet’s food bowl. You can also give your pet small amounts of the tea by offering them a small cup of the beverage each day.

4) Passionflower

Passionflower is a beautiful flowering vine with medicinal qualities. It is well-known for its calming properties. Passionflower can be taken as a tea, tincture, capsule, or extract. It is best used when anxiety manifests as an early symptom of panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
When administered in conjunction with other herbs such as Valerian Root, Passionflower will provide relief from nervous feelings such as restlessness, insomnia, irritability and tension.

5) Herbal Blends

1. Chamomile tea with fresh lemon
2. Calming lotion made of lavender, chamomile, vetiver, geranium and sandalwood oils
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6) Aromatherapy

There are a variety of natural remedies you can try to help ease your pet’s anxiety, nervousness or fear. Here are some ideas for aromatherapy:
-Inhale a couple drops of lavender oil. Some pets may enjoy the scent while others may not. If your pet enjoys the smell, you can put one or two drops on their paws for them to lick off later.

7) Other Considerations

While some anxiety is normal, there are many natural remedies that can help calm your pet when they’re feeling worried. Here are seven remedies for pets who are struggling with anxiety, nervousness or fear.
1. Valerian Root – This herb has been used for centuries as a sleep aid for humans and its effects have been studied on animals as well. It helps with muscle spasms, which can happen if your pet is experiencing extreme fear from a thunderstorm or fireworks show, as well as reducing the stress response in the brain.
2. Chamomile Tea – Similar to Valerian Root, Chamomile Tea helps alleviate muscle spasms by calming the body down so it doesn’t overreact to an event that would normally be startling.