anxiety

GranvilleGSD · 07-02-2009, 02:06 PM

Any suggestions on what to give a dog with anxiety issues? Mainly separation anxiety. I tried Clomicalm from the vet, and had a dopey drugged dog, I don't want that.

Sean Rescue Mom · 07-02-2009, 04:35 PM

Just out of curiosity, is the separation anxiety for a new dog or a dog you've had for a long time? The reason I ask is because when we adopted Sean he had major separation anxiety issues but for the most part we were able to work through them.

GranvilleGSD · 07-03-2009, 08:11 PM

This is for a dog I've had 6 years since a puppy. We've worked through a lot but still having some issues. Has been worked up at vet, no obvious other problems. Just a basket case.

middleofnowhere · 07-04-2009, 12:06 AM

Whole Dog Journal did a report on "Kong Time" -- and gave it great reviews for handling seperation anxiety -- this is the devise that you fill with stuffed kongs - it releases them randomly over the day, giving a alterting sound a few minutes before the release. Somehow the dogs have this thing to listen for, to watch for when you are gone & it makes them less anxious.

THey aren't cheap but it might be worth a try anyway.

BowWowMeow · 07-04-2009, 12:20 AM

Do you have Patricia McConnell's booklet, "I'll Be Home Soon?"

What herbal remedies have your tried? Have you tried the DAP plug-in and spray?

LisaT · 07-04-2009, 08:05 PM

Homeopathy might help. I would recommend working with a homeopathic vet, but maybe something here would help:
http://mobile.associatedcontent.com/...omeopathy.html

GranvilleGSD · 07-05-2009, 12:53 AM

I'll look into the book and see if I can find a homeopathic vet to visit. Funny how things like blasting fireworks don't phase her, but leaving the house does. Thanks.

Liesje · 07-07-2009, 06:44 PM

DAP never worked for me (although I wasn't necessarily using it for SA). My trainer suggested melatonin.

pussnrowl · 03-27-2010, 07:00 AM

I have my girl on chinese herbs tian wang bu xin wan ( ginseng & zizyphus)
buy it at the health food store

allieg · 03-27-2010, 08:03 AM

Can I ask the dosage on the med?Athena is on that one and she isn't dopey at all, it just keeps her mind from racing and veering off when she gets worked up over scary things.You can PM me if you'd like.

07-02-2009, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
GranvilleGSD Master Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 686	anxiety Any suggestions on what to give a dog with anxiety issues? Mainly separation anxiety. I tried Clomicalm from the vet, and had a dopey drugged dog, I don't want that.

07-02-2009, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sean Rescue Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,147	Re: anxiety Just out of curiosity, is the separation anxiety for a new dog or a dog you've had for a long time? The reason I ask is because when we adopted Sean he had major separation anxiety issues but for the most part we were able to work through them. __________________ Sean: Adopted July 1999 Neely: Adopted May 2005, LH Tabby/Tortie Gizmo: Bi-color Persian 2009 Neeko: Purr-fect Persian Cat (3/91 - 1/05)

07-03-2009, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
GranvilleGSD Master Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 686	Re: anxiety This is for a dog I've had 6 years since a puppy. We've worked through a lot but still having some issues. Has been worked up at vet, no obvious other problems. Just a basket case.

07-04-2009, 12:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
middleofnowhere Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 12,472	Re: anxiety Whole Dog Journal did a report on "Kong Time" -- and gave it great reviews for handling seperation anxiety -- this is the devise that you fill with stuffed kongs - it releases them randomly over the day, giving a alterting sound a few minutes before the release. Somehow the dogs have this thing to listen for, to watch for when you are gone & it makes them less anxious. THey aren't cheap but it might be worth a try anyway.

07-04-2009, 12:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,797	Re: anxiety Do you have Patricia McConnell's booklet, "I'll Be Home Soon?" What herbal remedies have your tried? Have you tried the DAP plug-in and spray? __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

07-04-2009, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: anxiety Homeopathy might help. I would recommend working with a homeopathic vet, but maybe something here would help: http://mobile.associatedcontent.com/...omeopathy.html __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

07-05-2009, 12:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
GranvilleGSD Master Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 686	Re: anxiety I'll look into the book and see if I can find a homeopathic vet to visit. Funny how things like blasting fireworks don't phase her, but leaving the house does. Thanks.

07-07-2009, 06:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Liesje Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 12,970	Re: anxiety DAP never worked for me (although I wasn't necessarily using it for SA). My trainer suggested melatonin. __________________ UCH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop FO OB1 CL1R CL1F RA TT HIT TDI CGC VPC's Coca-Cola HIT CGC SG UCH Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 AD T1 FO PA CL1R UNJ UCA HIT TT CGC OFA SG Pantalaimon vom Geistwasser BH AD HIT CGC

03-27-2010, 07:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
pussnrowl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 447	I have my girl on chinese herbs tian wang bu xin wan ( ginseng & zizyphus) buy it at the health food store __________________ The best part of my day is coming home to my GSD http://www.dogster.com/?329384 Fiona Saint GSD Puss and Rowl

03-27-2010, 08:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	Can I ask the dosage on the med?Athena is on that one and she isn't dopey at all, it just keeps her mind from racing and veering off when she gets worked up over scary things.You can PM me if you'd like. __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

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