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  • Relationship Between Serotonin and Dog Aggression

    Relationship Between Serotonin and Dog Aggression

    Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions, including aggression. In dogs, low levels of serotonin have been associated with increased aggression and other behavior problems.(1, 2, 3) Studies have shown that dogs with a history of aggression have lower levels of serotonin in their brains compared to…

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  • L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP

    L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP

    L-tryptophan and 5-HTP are both amino acids that are involved in the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, and other bodily functions. In dogs, low levels of serotonin have been associated with increased aggression and other behavior problems. Both…

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  • Chamomile for Dogs: Anti-anxiety effects

    Chamomile for Dogs: Anti-anxiety effects

    Chamomile is a natural supplement that is sometimes used to help manage anxiety in dogs, although there is limited research on its effectiveness in this regard. Chamomile is believed to have anti-anxiety effects due to its ability to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, which help regulate mood and emotions. It…

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  • Valerian Root for Dogs: Anti-Anxiety Effects

    Valerian Root for Dogs: Anti-Anxiety Effects

    Valerian root is a natural supplement that is sometimes used to help manage anxiety in dogs, although there is limited research on its effectiveness in this regard. Valerian root is believed to have anti-anxiety effects due to its ability to increase levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that helps regulate anxiety and other emotions…

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  • Hemp Oil for Dogs: Anti-anxiety effects

    Hemp Oil for Dogs: Anti-anxiety effects

    While the majority of research on hemp oil is done with humans, there is some research into the use of hemp oil for dogs, particularly in the areas of pain, anxiety, and seizure disorders. However, more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of hemp oil for dogs. However hemp product…

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  • 7 products (you’ll want) for the dog owner on your list

    7 products (you’ll want) for the dog owner on your list

    Think they have it all? Guess again! Here are some of the most innovative products you will find this season. We are an Amazon Affiliate which allows us to earn a small commission at no cost to you, should you decide to buy anything. But as you can get anything on Amazon, we decide to…

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  • Why is my dog acting like that?

    Why is my dog acting like that?

    In many cases we intuitively understand why our dog acts the way they do. They’re hungry, and stranger has come to the door, they want attention, they want outside and so on. But in the case of behavior problems, particularly aggressive behavior it may be a little more tricky. Dog aggression in particular can be…

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