Pet Anxiety
Awareness Month
June 2026
Celebrating 10 Years
Pet Anxiety
Awareness Month
June 2026
Celebrating 10 Years
Pet Anxiety
Awareness Month
June 2026
Celebrating 10 Years
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Does Your Dog or Cat Suffer from Fear, Anxiety, or Stress?
It’s Time to Call In the Experts
Dear Pet Parent,
Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to help ease your dog’s or cat’s anxiety? Are you heartbroken watching your pet suffer from symptoms of anxiety like whining, hiding, panting, drooling, and becoming downright terrified when something triggers them?
In 2017, I founded the first Pet Anxiety Awareness Month to help pet parents just like you.
Research shows that more than 70% of dogs display behavioral challenges, and nearly two-thirds of cats show signs of fear or anxiety—making these issues far more common than many pet parents realize.
Why is this a big deal? Because according to Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta, “Pets who have anxiety can experience what is akin to a human panic attack.” That is, they’re truly suffering!
Let’s do better by our pets.
Please use this and the following pages as your guide to understanding pet anxiety so you can help your dog or cat regain their peace and live their best life.
Buck, the dog who inspired Pet Anxiety Awareness Month.
Meet the Experts
Kristen Levine
Kristen Levine Fear Free certified and is a nationally acclaimed pet expert and influencer with over 30 years’ experience. She’s helped millions of pet parents provide the best care at every stage of their pet’s life through her articles, book, and speaking events.
Dr. Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB
Dr. Radosta is the owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service. She is one of only 90 board certified veterinary behaviorists in the United States, and currently serves on the Fear Free Advisory Board and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force.
Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB
Dr. Pachel is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and owner of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. He is one of a small number of board certified veterinary behaviorists in the United States and serves as Vice President of Veterinary Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior & Training, where he helps advance education and standards in animal behavior care.
Dr. Marty Becker
Dr. Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian,” has spent his life working toward better health for pets. He is the founder of Fear Free™, an initiative to take the fear out of vet visits.
Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC
Dr. Pike is a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist who specializes in preserving the human-animal bond, treating medical causes of behavior problems, and helping families fully appreciate the pet they have.
Sharon L. Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Dr. Campbell became Fear Free Certified in 2016 and is on the Fear Free Advisory Board and Board of Directors for IVAPM.
Mikkel Becker, Certified Dog Trainer
Mikkel Becker is a certified professional dog trainer, dog behavior counselor, and behavior consultant for canines. As the lead trainer at Fear Free, she helps create calm spaces for pets at home and beyond.
Dr. Alison Gerken, DVM
Dr. Alison Gerken is passionate about the physical and emotional well-being of pets. She most enjoys providing support and guidance to families as they advocate for their pet's quality of life. In addition to behavior consulting, Dr. Gerken is passionate about educating the veterinary and pet parent communities on animal behavior and welfare topics.
Dr. Valarie Tynes, DVM
Dr. Tynes has been a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is Board Certified in Animal Welfare. She has been actively involved in the Fear Free initiative since its inception and serves on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau.
Zoetis is committed to giving your pets the life they deserve. Their team of pet-lovers, scientists, veterinarians, and more, have dedicated over 70 years to delivering medicines and technologies that transform the standard of care. Zoetis’ Pack app is designed to support you and your pets throughout your journey together. Capture memories, track daily routines, log the unexpected. The Pack app is your loyal companion.
Sileo® (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) is the first FDA-approved treatment for dogs that suffer from a serious condition called noise aversion. It is prescribed by your veterinarian to help keep your dog calm when they hear scary noises.
Bonqat® (pregabalin oral solution) is the first and only FDA-approved medicine to alleviate feline transport and vet-visit acute anxiety and fear. For cats who struggle with traveling or vet visits, Bonqat can help by creating a calmer experience.
Reconcile is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs in conjunction with behavior modification training. A once-a-day flavored, chewable tablet prescribed by your veterinarian, Reconcile achieves a calmer frame of mind in dogs.
Since 2012, DOGTV has pioneered science-backed digital wellness for pets. Our patented visuals and sound frequencies offer a proven, non-medicated tool to manage Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS). From masking fireworks to soothing separation anxiety, DOGTV provides resources to support your dog’s emotional health. We’ve teamed up with Pet Living to provide the expert tools and calming content to create a stress-free haven for your pet.
Calmer Canine® by Assisi Animal Health is a drug-free, non-invasive solution designed to help dogs with anxiety and stress-related behaviors. Using targeted pulsed electromagnetic field (tPEMF™) therapy, this wearable device works at the cellular level to help promote calm without medication.
SecureDog and SecureCat by SIGNS Labs are advanced, scientifically-developed pheromone products designed to reduce stress and improve well-being in pets. These products mimic natural calming signals to help pets feel secure and reduce anxiety-related behaviors.
Freshpatch’s real grass training pads are an all-natural solution for potty-training at home. The living grass absorbs liquids and controls odors naturally, turning puppy potty training into an easy and stress-free experience.
The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) is the certifying board for veterinarians who are specialty trained to advance the behavioral health of animals through clinical practice, research, and science-based behavior education.
Important Safety Information
SILEO
Do not use SILEO in dogs with severe cardiovascular disease, respiratory, liver or kidney diseases, or in conditions of shock, severe debilitation, or stress due to extreme heat, cold or fatigue or in dogs hypersensitive to dexmedetomidine or to any of the excipients. SILEO should not be administered in the presence of preexisting hypotension, hypoxia, or bradycardia. Do not use in dogs sedated from previous dosing. SILEO has not been evaluated in dogs younger than 16 weeks of age or in dogs with dental or gingival disease that could have an effect on the absorption of SILEO. SILEO has not been evaluated for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs or for aversion behaviors to thunderstorms. Transient pale mucous membranes at the site of application may occur with SILEO use. Other uncommon adverse reactions included emesis, drowsiness or sedation. Handlers should avoid direct exposure of SILEO to their skin, eyes or mouth. Always review INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE before dispensing and dosing. See full Prescribing Information at SileoPI.com
BONQAT
Not for human use. Do not use in cats with known hypersensitivity to pregabalin. Use with caution in cats with cardiac disease, hypertension, renal disease, or severe systemic disorders. The safe use of BONQAT has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating cats; in cats younger than 7 months of age; in cats with cardiac disease, hypertension, renal disease, or severe systemic disorders; or in conjunction with opioids and other sedatives. The most common side effects are incoordination, lethargy, and vomiting. See full Prescribing Information at BonqatPI.com.
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