Cortisol and Dog Anxiety are related. Cortisol and Dog Anxiety – Can Dogs Have Adrenal Fatigue That Causes Dog Anxiety and More…? The answer is Yes!
As I have Adrenal Fatigue from both traumatic events and exposure to toxic black mold and other mold I wondered if dogs can have this condition and if Xena did and perhaps was part of the reason I lost my precious beloved dog to a sudden cancer in the end (Click here to read more). A condition like Adrenal Fatigue can weaken the body and being on harsh medication (she was on Deramaxx right before she went downhill) may have been too toxic for her body despite the blood test that was done right before being put on Deramaxx for her back leg. I know for humans regarding Adrenal Fatigue there’s a long list of medications and supplements very bad for people with adrenal gland issues so could be similar for dogs. You can see all the medications bad for people with Adrenal Fatigue at this link if you scroll down…:
Xena was exposed to the same mold as me and traumatic vicious dog attacks. So I researched a bit and here’s what I found out regarding “Can Dogs Have Adrenal Fatigue?” This article certainly shows dogs and other pets can have adrenal gland issues but does not touch upon anxiety at all as it is noted the dog simply won’t feel well:
If Your Pet Just ‘Ain’t Doin’ Right,’ These Little Glands Could Be the Source of the Problem
and here’s more informative articles:
I Am Your Dogs Adrenal Glands
Hormonal Disorders: Adrenal Glands
Adrenal Fatigue in Dogs and Cats
Does this mean Dog Adrenal Fatigue has different symptoms than humans as for me Adrenal Fatigue was the root cause for my anxiety? Not according to this article about dog adrenal fatigue and anxiety:
Anxiety in dogs – thinking outside the box
I don’t agree with the need to put these dogs on harsh meds like Prozac or Xanax when there’s gentler and safer options to try first like those suggested on this page…:
Find out more about these topics:
and here’s 2 interesting articles about dog cortisol levels:
The Cortisol Vacation
I think Xena had Adrenal Fatigue…Xena was on this Pet CBD Product below for Anxiety early in 2016 and it worked great. Here’s the video of her above showing her before and after:
