Virginia Beach, VA • Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM
Pet Anxiety (Separation, Noise, Generalized) in Virginia Beach
Anxiety in dogs and cats is a clinical condition — not a training problem. Separation anxiety, noise phobia (fireworks, thunder), and generalized anxiety affect a large fraction of household pets and are treatable with combined pharmacology + behavior modification.
For Virginia Beach pet parents: a Virginia-licensed RexVet veterinarian can manage anxiety for your pet by video — refill requests where state rules allow, monitoring, dose adjustments — all for $64.99 per visit.
- Per visit
- $64.99
- Family Plan
- $120 one-time
- Rating
- 4.9★ · 8,313+ reviews
- Licensed in
- FL, NY & VA
Licensed in VA · Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM · Last updated 2026-09-12
Signs of anxiety in pets
- Destructive behavior when left alone (separation)
- Pacing, panting, drooling when stressed
- Hiding, freezing, or fleeing during noise events
- Inappropriate elimination (cats and dogs)
- Excessive vocalization
- Trembling, shaking, or clinging
- Aggression (fear-based)
Standard treatment for anxiety
- Fluoxetine, paroxetine, or sertraline — daily SSRI for chronic anxiety
- Trazodone — situational anxiety
- Gabapentin — vet visits, travel, fireworks
- Sileo (dexmedetomidine gel) — noise phobia, dogs
- Bonqat (pregabalin) — for cats, FDA-approved 2024
- Behavior modification (desensitization, counter-conditioning)
- Adaptil/Feliway pheromone diffusers
What a $64.99 RexVet video visit can do for Virginia Beach pet parents
Monitoring of anxiety medication and situational anxiety Rx (Sileo) where state rules allow, behavior modification coaching, follow-up dose adjustments are all top telehealth use cases. Gabapentin is a human-labeled drug, and a controlled substance in Virginia, so a veterinarian needs to examine your pet in person before prescribing it.
Start a $64.99 video visit →For emergencies (severe lethargy, breathing distress, suspected toxin exposure), in-person ER care is required — Virginia Beach has multiple 24-hour clinics, and RexVet can triage by video first.
Manage your Virginia Beach pet's anxiety with a licensed Virginia vet
$64.99 flat — no membership, no subscription, no surge pricing. If the veterinarian prescribes, a pharmacy fills the prescription and a pharmacy transfer fee applies.
Book a vet visit — $64.99Anxiety (Separation, Noise, Generalized) in Virginia Beach pets
Frequently asked questions
Can a RexVet online vet treat my Virginia Beach pet's anxiety?
Yes — RexVet visits are with a veterinarian licensed in Virginia, which includes Virginia Beach. Monitoring of anxiety medication and situational anxiety Rx (Sileo) where state rules allow, behavior modification coaching, follow-up dose adjustments are all top telehealth use cases. A $64.99 video visit gets you a Virginia-licensed vet, and where they decide medication is appropriate it can be sent to a pharmacy near you.
What are the signs of anxiety in pets?
Common signs: Destructive behavior when left alone (separation); Pacing, panting, drooling when stressed; Hiding, freezing, or fleeing during noise events; Inappropriate elimination (cats and dogs); Excessive vocalization. Virginia Beach pet parents seeing these can review with a RexVet Virginia-licensed vet via $64.99 video visit.
How is anxiety treated?
Standard treatment: Fluoxetine, paroxetine, or sertraline — daily SSRI for chronic anxiety; Trazodone — situational anxiety; Gabapentin — vet visits, travel, fireworks; Sileo (dexmedetomidine gel) — noise phobia, dogs. Monitoring of anxiety medication and situational anxiety Rx (Sileo) where state rules allow, behavior modification coaching, follow-up dose adjustments are all top telehealth use cases.
When does my Virginia Beach pet need in-person care?
In-person for initial workup ruling out medical causes, specialist behavior consults for complex cases. Most chronic anxiety management is highly suitable for telehealth.
Where can I get my Virginia Beach pet's prescriptions filled?
RexVet is not a pharmacy. If the veterinarian prescribes, a pharmacy fills the prescription and a pharmacy transfer fee applies. Refill requests can be handled by $64.99 video visit where state rules allow.
How fast can I see a Virginia-licensed vet for my Virginia Beach pet?
You choose the visit time when you book — a Virginia-licensed veterinarian takes video visits about 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern, every day. No membership, no subscription — every visit is $64.99 flat.
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Medical review by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM
Chief Executive Officer & Lead Veterinarian, RexVet. Licensed in Florida, New York, and Virginia.
This page is an educational reference and does not replace veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian about your individual pet.