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Valerian Root : Valerian is one of my favorite nervine herbs. Valerian is one anxiety herb that has been shown to be effective in relieving anxiety in clinical trials. It is a calmative and tranquilizer in use since at least 460 B.C. The ancient Greeks used valerian to treat insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, menstrual problems, nervous stomach, and hysteria. The advantage of valerian over tranquilizers such as Valium and Xanax is that there are no side effects for your pet, such as listlessness or lethargy as is often the case with these powerful synthetic medications.
Passionflower: this herbs if very highly regarded by traditional herbalist for its soothing properties and for a general nerve tonic. In today's modern herbalism, passiflora incarnata is known as a natural aid for the nerves. This has been supported by several clinical trials. Passionflower is definitely great for making dogs less reactive dogs and calm them during thunderstorms or fireworks displays. Skullcap: Skullcap is a very gentle herb that helps the body relax and thus manage stress and anxiety. It’s one of my favorites to make dogs less reactive dogs. Oats: Oats were used in medieval times as a tonic for stress, anxiety and worry. Today herbalists still value oats highly as a general nervine tonic. When reactive dogs are under stress and anxiety, they can very quickly become biting dogs. Oats are a great way to tame the wolf within your pet.
You can make a tincture and put several drops in your dogs water. I oftentimes simply squirt a few drops right into my dog's mouth, though the tincture can have a very strong taste your pet may not appreciate. |
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