Many dog owners balk at the thought of giving their dogs vet prescribed medication (listen to our last episode, Season 2, Episode 2, for more on that) and prefer to take a more natural route when trying to assist their dogs towards getting over their separation anxiety. In this episode we explore some of the options and how appropriate they might be.
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SHOW NOTES:
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Using Cannabis and Cannabidiol (CBD Oil) in Dog Training and Behavior Work, Helen Prinold, 2019, https://summer2019.iaabcjournal.org/cannabis-in-dog-training-and-behavior-work/
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DAP vs. Clomipramine:   Gaultier E, Bonnafous L, Bougrat L, Lafont C, Pageat P. Comparison of the efficacy of a synthetic dog-appeasing pheromone with clomipramine for the treatment of separation-related disorders in dogs. Vet Rec. 2005;156(17):533–538
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Pressure vests and SA:  https://veterinaryevidence.org/index.php/ve/article/download/152/226?inline=1
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LISTENER WARNING: Some giggling included!