Agree with everything Canyx said! You're not failing your dog by medicating them, you're getting them the help they need to learn how to cope with the world and have a higher quality of life. A lot of well-meaning and loving dog owners want to try everything possible before 'resorting' to drugs, which can actually backfire when the dog is overexposed to new things that they now have to un-learn is scary, or because the dog practices anxious behavior and it becomes more ingrained and harder to break out of. Noticing that things were escalating even a month ago and seeking veterinary guidance was a wise move on your part, and medication is absolutely a great tool in your situation!
The one thing I did want to add is that, just like with human anxiety meds, there will be an on-boarding period where it might be a couple weeks or more before you see the behavioral effects of the medication. These kinds of meds have to build up in the system to be effective, so be patient in those early days and stay consistent with your dosing always!
The one thing I did want to add is that, just like with human anxiety meds, there will be an on-boarding period where it might be a couple weeks or more before you see the behavioral effects of the medication. These kinds of meds have to build up in the system to be effective, so be patient in those early days and stay consistent with your dosing always!
