Health & WellbeingMy miniature schnauzer has been having a terrible time dealing with thunderstorms and I'm thinking of some anti anxiety medication for him to help. Any recommendations for over the counter meds that are safe for him or should I wait for a visit to th
You can always try over the counter remedies for anxiety before resorting to drugs. That being said, I have rarely seen these "natural" products work on dogs especially ones that have severe anxieties.
Here are some things you can try:
1. Thundershirt:
http://www.thundershirt.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzuHJ_Y2j1QIVFo1-Ch00fwx0EAAYASAAEgKaavD_BwE
2. Rescue Remedy for Pets:
http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-pet/
3. DAP (dog appeasing pheromone):
http://dapdiffuser.com/
If those do not help, I would suggest you speak to your vet about a prescription of Trazodone. I think it is the best anti-anxiety medication without many side effects and it doesn't make them too groggy or "out of it".
Hope this helps. Best wishes!
Updated on August 12th, 2025