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Anxiety & restlessness in senior dogs

Clinginess, whining, trouble settling. Calm-down routines and comforts that actually help.

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Older dogs can grow more anxious — clingier, harder to settle, unsettled at night. This hub will hold our gentlest routines and comforts for an uneasy old heart.

What we’re working on

This cluster is in progress. If your dog’s anxiety came on suddenly, check with your vet first — pain and cognitive change can look like anxiety, and they’re worth ruling out.

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