We noticed that Oscar started to show signs of being nervous and anxious. A vet visit occurred and for some reason, Oscar passed all the tests that rule out any illnesses. We could put him on anti-anxiety medication if we chose to, but instead, we would rather try to find an alternative method to control his anxiety.

This brings us to the question: What other ways are there to manage Oscar’s anxiety other than medications? There are many products available to relax and calm your dog that would be considered home anxiety for dogs remedies.

Let’s take a look at what there is.

Natural remedies to treat anxiety in your dog could be homeopathic, herbal or even essential oils. Should you opt for using herbal remedies, here is a list of suggestions that may be useful as natural anti-anxiety remedies for your dog.

It is a well-known fact that chamomile tea (affiliate link) has a relaxing and calming effect and is also effective in easing anxiety. It calms nerves and will induce sleep.

We may consider giving Oscar some cooled chamomile tea or soak his favorite treat in it. For best results, it is a great idea to give your dog chamomile tea before stressful situations such as a trip to the vet.

If your dog suffers from nervous tension or is epileptic, skullcap and valerian root are both herbs that can be quite beneficial.

There are a few products on the market for dogs that have both these botanicals as the main calming ingredients.

Like this: Dorwest Herbs Scullcap and Valerian Tablets for Dogs. (affiliate link)

Some flavonoids contain relaxing, anti-anxiety effects. Passionflower is one such example. It will also assist your dog if it suffers from anxiety-induced insomnia. Here's an article that lists specific dosage amounts according to your dogs weight.

Cooked oatmeal (affiiate link) added to your dog’s food is one of the great home remedies for dog anxiety. That’s because it happens to be a nerve-calming herb as well as nutritious.

As this herb is a sedative, it will help to calm the excitability and anxiety in your dog. Here's a terrific and very informative article about lemon balm for dogs, as well as other herbal remedies (one of my favorite site to visit!).

Not only does this herb contain immune system boosting properties, but it can also be used to help your dog combat the effects of stress.

There are times that the trigger to your dogs anxiety comes from the environment in which it lives. Your dog may not normally be over-anxious but just happens to be experiencing something as a result of the situation he or she happens to be in at the time.

An example of this is when another new pet is brought into the home. It could upset the balance within the home and affect the dog that was there first.

A way to alleviate this is to provide both pets with a lot of attention and the anxiety may soon ease and disappear.

Several different essential oils can have a calming effect on your dog. A shortlist of this includes (affiliate links):

• Neroli
• Marjoram
• Rose
• Lavender
• Sweet Orange
• Vanilla

To use essential oils to calm your dog dilute a few drops with 2-tablespoons of olive oil. Apply this mixture to your dog’s neck and chest to see if it reduces anxiety levels. You can also mix the oils listed above into different blends until you find the perfect match for your dog.

As funny as it may sound if an ingredient has a name that you can pronounce, it will be safe for your dog to eat. Examples of these would be turkey, chicken, and beef that do not contain by-products of any kind or synthetic preservatives.

The reason why you want to be aware of this is that meat by-products and artificial preservatives are usually toxic for animals. As a result, can trigger symptoms of anxiety in your dog. The toxic compounds can also put your dog at risk for various diseases including skin conditions and cancer.

Your dog is sensitive to your moods and as a pack animal, will respond to them. If you happen to be overly stressed out, your dog will pick up on this.

It means you will have to do whatever it takes to relax which could mean just the two of you going out for a walk, jogging or some other exercise to work off that anxious feeling.

A warm bath may give you all the relaxation you’ll need and add a few drops of the essential oils you’ve used to calm your dog to help you to relax. Essentially, if you are less stressed and feel relaxed, your dog will become less anxious and will relax too.

You do not need to rely on medications to treat anxiety in your dog. As you can see from the details above, there are many natural anti anxiety remedies available for you to calm your dog down.

If you do not have any success with these home remedies for dog anxiety, you should consult with your vet to see if there is another form of treatment that may assist.