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Calm Down! If you are one of the lucky pet owners who own a hyper or aggressive dog, you are not alone! Many times, very active dogs are breed specific and sometimes it is individual to the dog and can be due to a number of factors. Poor breeding has fostered such issues as viciousness, epilepsy, obsessive behaviors and other signs of imbalance in a dog’s nervous system. Dr. Pitcairn states in his book Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats p 184-186 “…It is my impression that many behavior problems have their roots in one or more of the following: poor nutrition and associated toxicity; inadequate exercise, insufficient psychological stimulation and attention; and the influence of the owner’s personality patterns, expectations or conditioning.” He recommends taking the hyper animal off of commercial pet food and any food that contains artificial preservatives and additives. He further suggests providing a vitamin supplement that is rich in vitamin B complex. He further suggests the addition of cod liver oil. He recommends the following herbs: Skullcap, Valerian, Chamomile, and Blue Vervain Dr. Pitcairn suggests a 7-day trial with a selected herb and look for a good response, if you don’t get one, try another until you find one that works for your individual dog. Mary Wulff-Tilford states in her book, All you ever wanted to know about Herbs for Pets page 260-261,: “Our approach…begins with changing the animal’s diet and supplementing it with a complement of vitamins, minerals and EFAs. If this does not effect a positive change, the animal should be checked by a veterinarian for underlying physiological disorders…. In all chronic cases, the sedative herbs should be limited to temporary control of symptoms during times of added stress…”
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