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09-14-2012, 11:46 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Randleman,NC USA
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| lavender oil for claiming effect my yorkie and yorkie mix are very hyper when we have company, traveling or if we have to leave them if only for a few minutes,I have heard that lavender oil would help.But wondering it anyone has tried it and how it worked for you |
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09-14-2012, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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| Never heard of it. How old are your babies? Maybe before you have company you can take them on a nice long walk, or let them go run around some where safe to get some of that energy out? Generally I think Yorkies- smaller dogs are a little more hyper than your medium size or large breed. What do they do when you are traveling? They are probably just excited that they get to go somewhere..? I know that is how my dog is. I understand the hyperness, I can leave for 10 mins I will come home and Peanut acts like I was gone for 3 hours or something- it is really cute but he will jump all around and follow me everywhere until I sit down and see him for a couple minutes.
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09-14-2012, 12:59 PM | #3 |
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09-14-2012, 01:10 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Woodstock, GA. USA
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| Lavender in general is suppose to have a calming effect. I have never before heard if it could calm our puppies. Maybe you could purchase a few lavender candles, see if they have any effect on them. If they don't, you still will have a lovely smelling room. |
09-14-2012, 01:17 PM | #5 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Yup, it can be calming, but I don't know if it's all that calming for doggies who are amped up. It's more like for helping you relax and/or there are lavender pillows you can use at night to supposedly help you relax and rest better. Some people spray their pillows w/ lavender spray. Just thinking out loud, but maybe Thundershirts? Or Melatonin prior to an anxious event? DAP collars? Do you think they're actually anxious or just excited?
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09-14-2012, 01:52 PM | #6 |
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| I know lavander oil calms me. I use it in my bath when I'm feeling stressful and I have a spray for my sheets. It's very soothing. I don't see why it wouldn't work on dogs. I use Aura Cacia. You can get it at Whole Foods. Let us know if you try it and if it helps.
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09-14-2012, 02:45 PM | #7 | |
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09-14-2012, 02:57 PM | #8 |
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| The physical therapist that we take Seymour to (and we also took Shelby there) uses lavender oil. It is not just a "Scent" but genuine lavender oil from GNC. She puts a dab between her 2 fingers and rubs her fingers together and then rubs it on the tips of his ears and also on his forehead. It DOES help with calming!!! A little goes a long way!!!! She said that it can also be used for dogs that need a little extra something when traveling or even if afraid of storms. I like it because it seems to help during the therapy sessions AND makes the ride home very pleasant smelling! Remember it is NOT to be used or given orally!!!!
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09-14-2012, 04:50 PM | #9 |
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| Going on a nine hour road trip with Buster and Maggie and he does not ride well in a car, in the back seat. He will have to ride in the back seat for the road trip. Last year I gave him AcePro, didn't phase him. On the return trip I gave him Dramamine, it helped a little bit. I have Valium and AcePro but really don't want to give him either of those. But I don't want him screeching and yelling for nine hours, it stresses him so bad, not to mention the humans. We don't leave until Sunday, I'll go to GNC tomorrow. I will try anything to help him not be so stressed. I've tried Rescue Remedy and the Thunder Shirt...those don't do anything for him.
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09-14-2012, 10:08 PM | #10 |
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| Be sure to use "real" lavender oil, if you use it. It should not be taken internally. It can be mixed with a "carrier oil" such as almond oil. As with all essential oils, the tiniest bit would be what I'd use...it is very potent. It may work...it is known to have a calming effect...not sure how it would work with Yorkies for calming. I use it for lots of reasons, sunburn, being the main one, insect bites, etc., but have only recently learned to 'appreciate' the scent although it is a main ingredient in aroma therapy and as a massage oil mixed in a carrier. lol I hope you find something that works for your baby.
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09-14-2012, 11:30 PM | #11 |
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| I just wanted to share a website that I found which explains using essential oils on dogs. There is also a recipe category which might help you out. If you try these, let us know if they work for you! Aromatherapy for Dogs | Essential Oils for Dogs |
09-15-2012, 04:19 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Randleman,NC USA
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| thanks ,Bella the yorkie mix{Chorkie} she is 4 and Dexter well he is just 1 year old,will post pictures soon |
09-15-2012, 06:31 AM | #13 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Any kind is fine - -as long as it's 3mg - and NOT the extended release type. Melatonin can be effective for thunderstorm fears too, in some dogs.
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