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PEMF (Assisi Loop) for Separation Anxiety in Dogs- A new Study
A recurring topic here over the years has been pulsed electromagnet field therapies. I have reviewed evidence concerning these in 2009 and 2020 (twice), and my conclusions have always been- The therapy is biologically plausible The evidence is weak The claims for these devices … Continue reading
Assisi Calmer Canine-What’s the Evidence for PEMF Treatment of Separation Anxiety?
I haver written about pulsed-electromagnetic field devices (PEMF) a couple of times before (1, 2). In my most recent review, I concluded: Despite the fact that there has been interest in the potential medical applications of electricity for over 150 years, … Continue reading
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Calming Care Probiotic for Anxiety in Dogs
I first wrote about the subject of probiotics in 2009, and I have added quite a few articles on the subject since (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11). Overall, the evidence has been mixed but pretty poor for most conditions. The best evidence suggests some possible … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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Evidence Update: Anxitane (L-theanine) for Anxiety in Dogs (and Cats)
In late 2014, I reviewed the evidence for Anxitane (l-theanine), an amino acid from the tea plant reported to have benefits for dogs with anxiety. At that time, my conclusion was: The theoretical reasoning behind the potential value of l-theanine … Continue reading
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Evidence Update: Music and Anxiety in Dogs
It has become quite popular to recommend music as a method of reducing the stress and anxiety of dogs in environments likely to be stressful for them, such as veterinary hospitals and shelters. I’ve reviewed the evidence concerning the effects … Continue reading
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Pet Remedy- A “Natural” Herbal Product to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
There are an enormous number of unregulated over-the-counter remedies marketed to pet owners, often for serious health problems, and most of them have never been scientifically tested to see if they are safe or effective. It is difficult to evaluate … Continue reading
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Anxitane (l-theanine) for Anxiety in Dogs
Introduction I was recently asked to look into the evidence concerning a potential therapy for anxiety in dogs, a supplement called Anxitane. It is always challenging to evaluate the effects of any therapy for anxiety in any species. Anxiety is … Continue reading
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Pressure Wraps for Anxiety in Dogs
Here is another excellent, informative post from contributing author and dog trainer Kyzyl. Pressure Wraps for Anxiety and Fearful Behavior Fear is a set of evolutionarily important behaviors for animals. Fear often keeps animals alive in a dangerous world by … Continue reading
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Evidence Update: Leap Years Anti-aging Supplement Study
Back in January of 2023 I reviewed claims for a purported anti-aging supplement for dogs called Leap Years. My conclusion at the time was- Leap Years is similar to most veterinary supplements on the market: It is based on some plausible ideas … Continue reading
Posted in Aging Science, Herbs and Supplements
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Evidence Update: What’s New with Cannabis for Pets?
It’s been ten years since my first post on the use of cannabis in dogs and cats. For a while, I regularly covered new research studies, but the number of those has become great enough that keeping up with individual papers is … Continue reading
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