Helping Dogs Cope with Separation Anxiety
Whether you're supporting a dog who's struggling with time alone or training a new puppy, there are steps you can take to help prevent or ease separation anxiety.

We offer a multi-disciplinary referral service to veterinary surgeons across the UK. We accept emergency referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In order to book an appointment with us, you need to request a referral to us from your pet’s usual veterinary practice.
Telephone: 0117 394 0513
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUOutstanding veterinary care for horses and ponies in the heart of Somerset
Stables Equine Practice are experienced in dealing with horses and ponies involved in all competitive disciplines - from breeding, to pleasure horses and companions.
Telephone: 01749 830 666 / emergency pager 07623 984 669
Location: Conkerfield, Pennybatch Lane, Wookey, Nr. Wells, BA5 1NHYour local vets for all your pets.
We aim to provide the best possible care for your animals to ensure they are kept fit and healthy throughout their lives. Our practice offers a caring, family feel to ensure that you and your pet receive a personal and friendly service.
Telephone: 01934 852 422
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DULangford Vets Farm Animal Practice have extensive experience in all aspects of the farming sector and smallholder work including dairy, beef, sheep, goats, camelids, pigs and poultry.
Telephone: 01934 852 650
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUWe are a dynamic, customer focused business providing an extensive, high-quality range of laboratory tests across many species.
We also offer an internationally recognised cat genetic testing service to owners and breeders.
Telephone: 0117 394 0510
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUAdvancing veterinary education and career excellence
Langford Vets are passionate about promoting career-long learning for veterinary professionals with advanced training and career development opportunities provided through our Langford Academy.
Telephone: Email: brm@langfordvets.co.uk
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUHere at Langford Vet Practice we recognise that our canine friends are an integral part of the family. That’s why we’re here to support you with general healthcare, advice when you have concerns about your dog and even 24/7 on-site emergency service should you need us.
A healthy pet is supported by routine preventative health care. This is NOT normally included in a health insurance policy. In some cases your pet insurance policy may be invalidated if you do not provide preventative health care for your pet.
Our Langford Club membership is a way of providing essential preventative health care at great value.
Preventative health care includes:
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In most cases vaccine protection will drop gradually following a booster and booster vaccines are recommended. The interval between vaccines does vary depending on the vaccine but also the lifestyle of your pet. We always try to provide individualised health advice so that you can choose the best option for you and your pet.
Vaccines for puppies are most effective if given at around 8 weeks and 12 weeks of age.
YES, please book an appointment as soon as possible so we can start your pup’s protection. Older puppies may require a slightly altered vaccine schedule and we will ensure your puppy gets the best protection whatever their age.
After 6 months of age is normally safe for most dogs/bitches although in larger breeds it may be appropriate to delay until they are more mature. Please book in, call or email for individual advice.
There are many pros/cons to neutering but for most pets it does provide more benefits than risks. Please book in to see one of our vets who can help explain the benefits and risks to your pet’s individual circumstances, which will help you decide what is best for your pet.
Vaccines are a medicine that are designed to help your immune system fight of disease. They are typically used for very dangerous diseases that are otherwise difficult or impossible to treat. There are reported side effects to all medications including vaccines, however they have gone through extensive testing prior to being used in pets and side effects are constantly monitored to identify any concerns going forward. The risk of side effects is extremely low, and the overall benefit of appropriate vaccination is overwhelming.
Whether you're supporting a dog who's struggling with time alone or training a new puppy, there are steps you can take to help prevent or ease separation anxiety.
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