Symptom guide
Dog Anxiety & Separation Stress
Whining, destruction, house-soiling, or panic when left alone — a real and treatable behavioral issue.
Triage
Good fit for telehealth
Mild-to-moderate anxiety responds well to training + calming supplements. Severe cases with self-harm or extreme destruction benefit from telehealth consultation (Rx options like fluoxetine, trazodone).
Common causes
- •separation anxiety
- •noise phobia (thunder, fireworks)
- •travel stress
- •changes in routine or household
- •under-exercised high-drive breeds
- •medical underlying cause (pain, cognitive decline)
When to call the vet now
Any of these signs means telehealth isn't enough — get in-person vet care today.
- ⚠self-injury (chewed paws, broken teeth from crate bars)
- ⚠refusal to eat for more than a day
- ⚠significant weight loss
- ⚠aggression appearing alongside anxiety
Breeds most prone to anxiety & separation stress
Not exhaustive — any dog can have this. These breeds are just more commonly affected.
What can help
Products and services matched to this symptom.
Dutch
24/7 vet care and prescriptions delivered
- •Unlimited vet chats
- •Rx delivered to door
- •$11/month
- •Covers anxiety, allergies, derm
Vetster
Book online vet appointments with licensed professionals
- •Licensed vets online
- •24/7 appointment access
- •Video, chat, and voice
- •Prescription support where permitted
VetriScience Composure
Calming chews for stressed dogs
- •NASC Quality Seal
- •L-theanine + colostrum
- •For travel, storms, fireworks
- •Non-drowsy
Barkly is not a veterinary service and does not diagnose or prescribe. This is educational content to help you understand your dog's symptoms. For diagnosis and treatment, talk to a licensed vet.