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__% of dogs experience anxiety or stress in everyday situations.

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May is National Pet Month, which makes it a perfect excuse to celebrate the dogs who make our days better in the funniest, sweetest ways. The month is also meant to highlight responsible pet ownership, animal welfare groups, and the people who help keep pets healthy and cared for.

Celebrating does not have to be complicated. You could take your dog to a favorite park, try a dog-friendly patio, plan a little photo shoot, or surprise them with a new toy, collar, bed, or homemade treat. A grooming appointment can also be a thoughtful reset, especially for pups who are due for a bath, nail trim, or fresh summer haircut.

National Pet Month is also a good reminder to share the love beyond your own home. Volunteering, donating supplies, supporting a local shelter, or spreading the word about adoptable dogs can make a real difference. For dog parents, it is a sweet chance to appreciate the pets already curled up beside us while helping more animals get the care and homes they deserve.

Summer can be full of fun, but it can also throw dogs off their usual rhythm. Hot weather, fireworks, thunderstorms, travel, visitors, and busier homes can all make dogs feel overwhelmed, especially if they are already sensitive to change.

Here are five simple tricks that can help reduce stress and anxiety:

• Create a calm retreat: Set up a cool, quiet spot where your dog can relax away from noise, guests, and activity.

• Keep routines steady: Try to stick with regular meal times, walks, and bedtime, even when summer plans get busy.

• Use enrichment toys: Puzzle feeders, lick mats, and gentle games can keep your dog’s mind busy in a positive way.

• Try CBD calming chews: Calming chews may help some dogs feel more settled during stressful moments. Check with your vet first, especially if your dog takes medication.

• Watch their body language: Pacing, panting, hiding, clinginess, appetite changes, or accidents can be signs your dog needs extra support.

When you notice stress early, small changes can make summer feel safer, calmer, and a lot more enjoyable for your pup.

For many dogs, everyday moments like thunderstorms, fireworks, car rides, visitors, or even changes to their routine can trigger anxious behavior. Dogs can stay on edge long after the stressful moment is over, struggling to fully relax and feel comfortable again. This can leave them restless, unsettled, clingy, or overwhelmed by situations that should feel routine.

That’s why so many dog parents look for calming support that’s easy to use and gentle enough for everyday life.

And because May is National Pet Month, there's no better time to show your pup some love. For almost a decade, pet owners have reached for Medterra CBD when their dogs need a little extra support.

Medterra’s CBD Calming Chews are formulated to help dogs settle into calm naturally for moments like:

• The crack of thunder or a burst of fireworks

• Long car rides and vet visits

• Restless nights and new environments

Medterra’s plant-powered and third-party tested, gentle enough for everyday use and strong enough for the moments that really count.

This month, we're giving them away free because good dogs deserve good care. Celebrate National Pet Month with a FREE pet product when you buy 1.

Thank you to Medterra for sponsoring Daily Dig.

Meet Sprout, a sweet, silly rescue with a heart as big as her personality, submitted by Daily Dig reader Katie.

Sprout is loving, playful, smart, and just the right amount of goofy. One of her best habits? Anytime someone gets a hug, she makes sure to join in too, because no family moment is complete without Sprout.

Thank you to Daily Dig reader Katie for sharing Sprout with us! Want to see your dog featured next? Send us their photo for a chance to be our next Dog of the Day!

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For almost a decade, pet owners have reached for Medterra CBD when their dogs need a little extra support.

This month, we're giving them away free because good dogs deserve good care. Celebrate National Pet Month with a FREE pet product when you buy 1.

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