In 1993, the Five Freedoms were adapted to explain how animal owners can meet each freedom.
- Freedom from hunger & thirst
- Freedom from discomfort
- Freedom from pain, injury or disease
- Freedom to express normal behaviour
- Freedom from fear & distress
Following the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare means that owners support the health and welfare of the animals they care for, whatever their purpose. The Five Freedoms educate animal owners so that they know how to provide the best possible care to their animals.
In this blog, we will discuss how you can help keep your dog free from anxiety and how Breakthrough can support owners in meeting the fifth freedom: ‘Freedom from fear and distress.’
Click here for more information on the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare.
Freedom from Fear & Distress
Owners must ensure that the condition and treatment of their animals prevents any mental suffering.
The fifth freedom states that the mental health of an animal is just as important as its physical health. Preventing overcrowding and providing a safe space for all animals are ways to ensure they feel protected.
Anxiety & Stress in Dogs
Every committed pet owner will want to ensure that they do their very best for their pet, and each of us knows the meaning of distress in our own lives. To live in anxiety is a stressful state for anyone and, thankfully, our society is becoming more understanding of the distress caused by stress and anxiety.
Sadly, that’s not always the case with our pets and anxiety can cause a wide range of behavioural problems in dogs. As a responsible dog owner, you will know if your pet is stressed and anxious and you may be taking steps to minimise those situations that appear to increase the stress levels in your dog.
As well as dealing with these triggers for anxiety and stress-related behaviours, you can now help your dog by feeding a nutritious and tasty dry food which helps your dog’s brain to cope with these triggers. So many dog owners have discovered the dietary secret to strengthening their dogs’ defences against stress and anxiety and by feeding Breakthrough StartUp Calming Dog Food, you too can take the first step to a scientific and nutritional breakthrough.
Introducing Breakthrough StartUp can help your dog to be less worried and more relaxed. StartUp has a unique formula which helps to restore the normal balance of brain chemicals which will help your dog to become more relaxed and composed.
To ensure your dog fully benefits from the StartUp diet, it is essential to continue feeding it for a minimum of 6 months.
Does Your Dog Exhibit Signs of Anxiety, Stress, Reactivity or Another Behaviour Related Problem?
Contact the Breakthrough team on our freephone number 0808 168 3344 or email hello@breakthroughdog.co.uk for further advice.
