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Originally Posted by slahey2000  Hi, just wanted to give you an update on Linus. He got his full bloodwork panel, and everything came out normal (hooray!). I also took him to a behavoral specialist/vet, and she said that there are various treatments for OCD: (1) rescue remedy for dogs (you get this at Whole foods); (2) chinese herbs; (3) herbal supplements; (4) medication; (5) acupuncture (I live in northern california where things like this are normal  ; and (5) training. I'm starting with the least-invasive methods possible, so he's been taking rescue remedy before daycare for the past week. His circling has improved a bit, but he's still doing it. I'm also going to get a trainer to go out to his daycare to see if she can figure out what is triggering him. Now that this has been brought to my attention, I'm noticing how much anxiety Linus does have, even for little things like having guests over. His signs of anxiety are so subtle, e.g., licking, that I didn't realize before when he was feeling anxious. Now that I'm so attuned to it, I'm surprised at how often he does feel anxious  Anyway, we're going to continue with the rescue remedy, trainer, and extra exercise to see if he continues to improve, I will keep you posted! |
Strange! I was just reading about Rescue Remedy! Personally I use Dogswell Mello Mut...but was wondering is it homeopathic too then? You've been really happy with it?
You said you are from Nor Cal ("where things like this are normal" LOL) me too! Where abouts up here are you if you don't me asking...I'm in Humboldt...I prefer to think we do things the natural and correct way, using education and awareness, but that was too funny to read!
Oh you said Chinese herbs...are you using an herbalist who specialized in veterinary herbology? Dog are so differently affected I'd really make sure, you trust the herpetologist's advice...I personally have allergies and was advised to drink lots of honey in tea to knock out my allergies...ended up in the hospital!
Are you feeding a grainless diet?