Randomized trial results show anxiety among children in the emergency department was significantly reduced by a 10-minute visit with a therapy dog and handler. The therapy dog visit also reduced ...

Ask your vet for more information. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is a popular antihistamine that is considered safe for most ...

As fireworks light up the skies this Independence Day, they can also trigger fear and anxiety in our four-legged friends. Loud booms and bright flashes may be festive for us, but for dogs, they can be ...

As fireworks light up the sky this Fourth of July, many dogs like Penny feel the stress of the season. Here’s how we help ease her anxiety.

A Cape Coral veterinary clinic is participating in a study for a new medication to help dogs with thunderstorm anxiety, ...

Dogs are increasingly being prescribed medications to treat "problem behaviours", but experts suggest non-drug solutions could be better.

In this age of heightened anxiety, many of us turn to our pets for emotional support. But is our behavior increasing our furry friends’ fears? The answer isn’t simple, says Frankie Jackson, a ...

A dog's breed might also play a part in developing anxiety. Peters says that while every dog is different, the more active herding and working breeds like shepherds and border collies can become ...

Dr. Becky Peters, a veterinarian and owner of Bath Veterinary Hospital in Bath, New York, has also noticed a link between the anxiety of pets and their owners, particularly in the exam room.

In this age of heightened anxiety, many of us turn to our pets for emotional support. But is our behavior increasing our furry friends’ fears? The answer isn’t simple, says Frankie Jackson, a ...

Anxiety in cats can be harder to spot, according to Jackson, because they’re hard-wired to hide it. While dogs seek out their support people, cats don’t feel safe expressing their vulnerability.