Domieyes
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 | | 01/13/2008 12:32 PM |
| | I was wondering if anyone on here has ever had a dog that had Travel or separation anxiety I was told to give him alittle benadryl about 30 mins before leaving to calm him i was wondering if anyone had ever used it to help with a pet ?? and does it work ??
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campdog
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| | 01/13/2008 1:06 PM |
| | Benadryl worked for my dog. depends on the size of the dog if it is a small dog i would give it half a teaspoon but for a dog 60 pounds r up a would a full teaspoon. | | | |
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PedigreeChallenged
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| | 01/13/2008 2:42 PM |
| Domi - my vet recommended Benadryl also for motion sickness - worked for Molly (guess she doesn't like my driving  ) . Gave her the tablets. But verify with the vet the dosage. Drove her all the way from Illinois to Colorado on 1 dose! | | | |
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lucys_mum
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| | 01/13/2008 3:55 PM |
| | Not sure about motion sickness, but for separation anxiety you can try Bach's Rescue Remedy. It's homeopathic and completely safe. It's for humans but can be used on pets. I use it for my cats (put it in their drinking water) when they get cabin fever since they are indoor cats.
I had never heard of Benadryl for pets...interesting! | | | |
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Newfs
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| | 01/13/2008 6:18 PM |
| Originally posted by lucys_mum
Not sure about motion sickness, but for separation anxiety you can try Bach's Rescue Remedy. It's homeopathic and completely safe.
YESSSSSS, Bachs Rescue Remedy is amazing stuff..... my Vet recommended it to me | | | |
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Domieyes
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| | 01/13/2008 7:25 PM |
| | Where would i find that remedy stuff ????
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GreytDay
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| | 01/14/2008 3:50 AM |
| | At GNC type places. A few drops should be enough.
http://www.bachcentre.com/centre/remedies.htm | | | |
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UBS_Mom
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| | 01/14/2008 11:40 AM |
| | I like the rescue remedy, but it doesn't work on all dogs... and if you're going to give Benedryl, rule of thumb is 1 pill for every 15 pounds of dog | | | |
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Newfs
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| | 01/14/2008 1:26 PM |
| Originally posted by UBS_Mom
I like the rescue remedy, but it doesn't work on all dogs... and if you're going to give Benedryl, rule of thumb is 1 pill for every 15 pounds of dog
OMG UBS----> NOOOOOOO!!!!! Tango (weighs 175 pounds) sometimes has to have Benedryl, he takes the adult dosage, 1-2 pills every 6 hours_________if Tango had to take the dosage by his body weight divided by 15 pounds, he would have to take 12 pills at once!!!! My Vet advised me to give 1-2 pills every six hours, and that amount works fine.... | | | |
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UBS_Mom
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| | 01/14/2008 2:54 PM |
| I did not mean adult dosage...
and HOLY CRAP! that's a big baby!! | | | |
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Domieyes
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| | 01/14/2008 4:13 PM |
| Thanks everyone for the suggestions :) i gave him some benadryl and he did fine woo hoo :) He's going to the Vet next week for his shots and checkup so while i'm there i'll see what she wants to get him on thanks again for all the suggestions  | | | |
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jakeysmom
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| | 01/19/2008 12:26 PM |
| | Another good use for benadryl is to help "control" allergy breakouts - I've had Jake on that for several years recommended by the my vet and it really has helped his spring/summer break outs. | | | |
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flyingbeagles
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| | 01/19/2008 4:04 PM |
| | Watch those dosages! If a person took a teaspoon of benadryl for every 15 pounds they'd be dead. | | | |
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dakota04
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| | 01/19/2008 4:15 PM |
| Flybeagles posted: Watch those dosages! If a person took a teaspoon of benadryl for every 15 pounds they'd be dead.
haha or a very deep sleep! Well UBS maybe trying to kill us all slowly...Gotta watch that girl. | | | |
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Newfs
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| | 01/19/2008 5:47 PM |
| It wasn't UBSMom that posted to give a teaspoon of Benadryl, it was Campdog....... and I am curious as why would someone give "liquid" Benadryl when a pill is so much easier | | | |
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dakota04
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| | 01/19/2008 5:57 PM |
| | oops...I do appologize UBS..Please forgive me..I take all what I said back.hehe seriously sorry.
I alway keep benedryl in capsul form for my dogs..Silly pups aways getting stung or sticking their nose where it dont belong and get bit by something. My dogs are from 50-80 something lbs... so I will start with 2 first then 1 after that twice a day till swelling goes down.
BTW,Newfs thanks for the heads up! I wouldnt want UBS hitting me around like should would like to do to those NFL quarterbacks!! Yikes | | | |
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Domieyes
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| | 01/21/2008 8:48 AM |
| | It's acaully 1 TEASPOON per 30 pds not to exceed 2 TEASPOONS per day She also said the most they recomend is 2 teaspoons at a time even for the heavier dogs unless otherwise directed by a Vet . either way he's on 1/2 a teaspoon at night I give him the liquid cuz he's a GREAT pill popper outer . lol no matter what u hide it in he will pop it out and eat the food or if u mash it up in food he won't eat the food ...... hmmm i think my stubborn one has been teaching him some things while i'm busy workin lol lol :)
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BearNTwitch
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| | 01/21/2008 1:46 PM |
| | I agree with using Bach's and there are some other products. One I use both a plug in and spray is Comfort Zone (D.A.P. for dogs). Also, lavender oil mixed with water and spray in the air. When my dogs were puppies I began giving them a treat before I would leave, now they want me to leave as they get a treat.
To research and buy DAP, go on line to Omaha Vaccine Company. I buy a lot of products from them and found Comfort Zone is less expensive then anyway else.
Good Luck!! | | | |
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