Do Yorkies get panic attacks?

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Originally Posted by Britster

Poor Bud. I'm sorry to hear that. I don't really have any advice, but I hope you get it worked out. Perhaps a little doggy friend wouldn't be so bad and maybe keep him company? Does he like the company of females?

Actually he does which is why I've been considering a sister lately.
But now this. He's a mommy's boy and only wants me home with him.
I've been leaving for 5yrs and he is getting worse instead of better.
Strange I think.

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Originally Posted by maxmom

Hi Carol, sorry you are going through this with Buddy. Was there something different this time? I don't know what to say...Hope any of the member have a good advise and you find a solution for poor Buddy

That's what I was thinking but the only thing different was the one
bedroom door, which is our tv room, was closed because I just had
the room re-painted on THurs and shampooed the rug Sun morn.
Didn't want Bud walking on a wet rug. This is our life. I never know
what he going to throw at me from one day to the next. Months
go by uneventfull then whammy. This time was really bad because of the breathing
scared the life out of me.

[Bizzymammabee]

I say get him a sister. Then he won't feel alone when your gone.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Actually he does which is why I've been considering a sister lately.
But now this. He's a mommy's boy and only wants me home with him.
I've been leaving for 5yrs and he is getting worse instead of better.
Strange I think.

Poor guy. I actually saw an episode of the Dog Whisperer the other day with a dog who had separation anxiety and he practiced by closing the door, and leaving the dog on the other side of it, but they would still sit there and whenever the dog would start his barking (which he apparantly did ALL day long while the owners were good in an apartment) Cesar would do his "cshhh" sound from the other side of the door and get him to stop. They would gradually increase the time away, first was only 3-5 minutes, then they did 10 minutes, then they did 30 minutes, etc. The dog is a "new" dog now they said. But of course, that's also with Cesar's magic and alot of practice on the owners part but maybe you could try to catch the episode! I believe it was some sort of a Rat Terrier that they adopted/rescued. I have it DVR'ed.

[bjh]

Have you ever tried the Bach Rescue Remedy? I have never used it but I would be curious to know if it works. I want to order some and have it on hand. A couple of my babies get terrified during thunderstorms. Here is a website that talks about it:
Rescue Remedy

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

Carol check your email I sent you the link to that soother.

Beth,
I bought that plug in when Buddy was a puppy. Sorry to say I don't think
it helped any. That was one of the devises I did buy.
Thanks Beth,

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Originally Posted by bjh

Have you ever tried the Bach Rescue Remedy? I have never used it but I would be curious to know if it works. I want to order some and have it on hand. A couple of my babies get terrified during thunderstorms. Here is a website that talks about it:
Rescue Remedy

Thank you so much. I saved this site and will read about it later.
That might be just what we need. It say's it can be used daily so
this is looking good.

[Blessed]

WOW, that is one little stressed out Baby, I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. I know he's 5, but maybe you need to start all over at the begining again, like crate training, esp since he is getting hurt. Many many moons ago, my precious Tea'la was hurt when I came home from work, apparently she was playing with her toy and smacked her little head THROUGH a wall.. Needless to say she spent a week in intensive care and the vet chewed me out big time, all I could do is ball as I held her in my arms. Well, she was my miracle baby and made it with no side effects, PRAISE THE LORD!!! They are so small and our homes are so big to them, all it would take is jumping off the couch wrong and snap! YIKES!!! They actually feel more secure in their crates and I know for a fact that when I walk in the door my babies will be safe and secure. I don't know if this will work for you and your situation, all I know is it works for me. Best wishes with Buddy!

[redvalaria]

I was going to suggest Bach's as well.

I do a lot of rescue work and when we raid a mill or go into a hoarders environment we usually bring a batch of Bach's rescue remedy with us, it helps soothe these animals.

I use it on Hamish, who has thunderstorm/fireworks issues....but sometimes (like 4th of july) when its just TOO much, I have some sedatives for him. We only use tem occasionally, but it seems to break the cycle.

My suggestion would be to try the Bach's first. Then, escalate if you have to, because maybe after a few calm days he will have that "cycle" of dependency broken and you can wean him off it.

good luck! its awful when they can't tell you what's bothering them!

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Originally Posted by Blessed

WOW, that is one little stressed out Baby, I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. I know he's 5, but maybe you need to start all over at the begining again, like crate training, esp since he is getting hurt. Many many moons ago, my precious Tea'la was hurt when I came home from work, apparently she was playing with her toy and smacked her little head THROUGH a wall.. Needless to say she spent a week in intensive care and the vet chewed me out big time, all I could do is ball as I held her in my arms. Well, she was my miracle baby and made it with no side effects, PRAISE THE LORD!!! They are so small and our homes are so big to them, all it would take is jumping off the couch wrong and snap! YIKES!!! They actually feel more secure in their crates and I know for a fact that when I walk in the door my babies will be safe and secure. I don't know if this will work for you and your situation, all I know is it works for me. Best wishes with Buddy!

Thank you for your suggestions. Buddy is 16lbs and we have not used
a crate since he was 6mos old. I don't think that will work for us.
He didn't like it then so once he was trained at six months, he had free run of the house.
I will, however, give him less room by keeping the two bedroom doors closed.
I can't wait to get home tonight.

[Lexi Rae]

oh nooo! carol im so sorry, i feel so bad for buddy , and you of course.
the poor fellow. i hope he is ok tonight when you get home.. Lexi knows
the routine during the week, she knows i leave, but when i get home, she goes nuts on me.. she starts choking and going crazy. and on the weekends, i could leave for a hour and come back and she goes nuts, choking again.. i wish i had an answer for you. i hope is all works out .
hugs and kisses buddy boy.

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by redvalaria

I was going to suggest Bach's as well.

I do a lot of rescue work and when we raid a mill or go into a hoarders environment we usually bring a batch of Bach's rescue remedy with us, it helps soothe these animals.

I use it on Hamish, who has thunderstorm/fireworks issues....but sometimes (like 4th of july) when its just TOO much, I have some sedatives for him. We only use tem occasionally, but it seems to break the cycle.

My suggestion would be to try the Bach's first. Then, escalate if you have to, because maybe after a few calm days he will have that "cycle" of dependency broken and you can wean him off it.

good luck! its awful when they can't tell you what's bothering them!

I tried ordering from the above site which was provided to me from
bjh, Do you have another site. This one is not working. I tried 3 times.
Thanks,

[BonBon]

Carol, I'm sorry. I wish I knew of something that would help, but my best advice is to get him a playmate. Sending you and Buddy big hugs.

[laci32]

Originally Posted by bjh

Have you ever tried the Bach Rescue Remedy? I have never used it but I would be curious to know if it works. I want to order some and have it on hand. A couple of my babies get terrified during thunderstorms. Here is a website that talks about it:
Rescue Remedy

I just ordered it .They said it will arrive in two weeks ,Thanks !

[bjh]

Here is another website that carries it. I have ordered from this site before:

Bach Rescue Remedy - Natural Stress Reliever