I have a Beagle German Pointer (Boingle) who just turned 5 and I've had him since he was 6 weeks old. He's always suffered from anxiety. I have bought everything from calming treats, CBD oil for dogs, and a thunder jacket. But nothing seems to help relieve him or comfort him, not even pets or soothing forms of affection. Although, the thunder jacket and CBD helped for a while, it seems it's recently lost its effect. I really don't want to get him on prescription drugs because of the possible side effects, but I feel this may be the only way to offer him comfort during these episodes.
Recently, his behavior has me extremely worried. Now he's no fan of thunderstorms or rain. On Sunday and Monday, we had bad thunderstorms on both nights. The poor guy was terrified as usual. Shaking, panting, you name it. I gave him some CBD before they started to get bad, a treat, and wrapped him in his thunder jacket and cuddled him. The last two nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) we've had no storms.
His anxiety started again, which is unusual for calm weather. I've kept in mind he may still be traumatized from the storms we had a few days ago, but this is new behavior as he's usually calmed down an hour after the storm has passed.
It's now Thursday and we have rain, but no thunder. I took him outside to go potty before bedtime and he refused to come inside. He paced the yard for an hour in the rain, which he has never been fond of. He was acting very skittish which was a major concern, I'd go to pet him and he'd pull away. I have never yelled at him or physically disciplined him. So this behavior was new as well. I was finally able to get him to come to me, so I sat in the rain with him giving positive praise and pets until he showed me he was ready to come inside with me. He's always willingly slept in the room with me due to separation anxiety. But now, he's not wanting to and I won't pressure him to do so. I want him to feel comfortable and safe.
I am at a loss of what to do. I feel like there's something terribly wrong. Lately his behavior is coming off as he's punishing me, but I'm trying to not take it personally. I am not sure if this info helps, but he's also up to date on all vaccines and shots.
Any advice would be extremely helpful and appreciated!
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Wow, this is really hard and I know how concerned you are. You may need to take him to the vet and get some medication for him to help him get through this rough time he is having right now. I am not a fan for medicating an animal but this might be your only option right now. I know the world around us is stressed and when you watch TV and worry about what is happening around you I think your dog is feeling this.
The old medications are not working, he may have some underlying problem that is new. He needs the Vet as soon as you are able. He may need new meds that need time to work in his system. Ask the Vet if there is anything more natural for Boingle with less side effects? He deserves to be secure and comfy. Give a voice to the voiceless!
Wonderful idea! I'll definitely ask the vet for something more natural
Have you had the vet check him out? Anxiety is often manifested when the dog is in pain or has an underlying condition. Teeth problems/infection can also be the culprit. Please let me know what the vet says. Prayers for healing.
Unfortunately I cant get an appointment anytime soon due to quarantine. But once it's safe, I plan on doing so
I don't know ifyou are in quarantine or anything, but I have heard that some dogs' behaviours and personalities have changed after having their owners be home all day. They become more protective and nervous - especially if you have not taken him on many walks because of it. Exercise really helps dogs' psychology.
I am in quarantine. As of recently, we've been going on walks early in the morning and in the evening as well as plenty of play time in the back yard. Prior to quarantine we'd go on a walk when I got home from work. Hes been acting more relaxed as of now, so I think the bad storms we had for the two days back-to-back really traumatized him.
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