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we drive 8 hrs to Pa every other month..all of a sudden my Abbey PANTS for at least 2hrs? I give her water and pat her and after 2 hrs she settles and sleeps?

Hi! Have you ever heard of Rescue Remedy? Lots of people use it for the same thing as well as separation anxiety. It's all natural, too. Do you have her in a puppy seat? She may do better in a puppy seat. She would be up higher where she can see. It would also be safer for her in case you were in an accident. This is a link to and about Rescue Remedy.

Natural stress relief for pets - Rescue® Remedy Pet

Also, this is a thread about it and other such things:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ral-drops.html

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Jackson's pretty nervous in the car for at least the first 15 minutes and then he settles. We were in a bad accident a few months back and ever since, he's panicky about the car. But he does love his Snoozer car seat and to look out the window and smell everything! I may try the Rescue Remedy... I don't really want it to make him tired though... do you give it to them orally, or something else? I just want him to take the edge off.

I would expect that she may be having a reaction to the benedryl. Others have had reactions, such as, excitability, etc. You are using it for a purpose for which it wasn't intended. I would try to not use anything and see how she reacts. If she has problems, then I would use something natural, such as, Rescue Remedy.

The Safety of Benadryl for Pets

In general, Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is extremely safe for dogs, but there are a number of critical precautions:

- This medication is counter-indicated with some conditions in dogs, including: prostatic disease, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, and cardiovascular disease.

- It may not be suitable for puppies. If you have a puppy, consult with your vet.

- For canines, only the pure medication is safe, where the only active ingredient is Diphenhydramine; the Decongestant and Colds/Sinus versions are unacceptable.

- Liquid Benadryl has high alcohol content, which is unsafe for animals.

- Children's Benadryl is alcohol/sugar free, but it contains sodium – this is a
concern for dogs with some health concerns.

- It should not be used together with painkillers and decongestants. It may interact with other medications, and may even be fatal. If your dog or cat is taking anything else – do ask your veterinarian. In general, it is considered safe with heartworm and flea tablets, and steroids.

- It is very important not to exceed the dosage prescribed.

Brit, read the thread link I posted from YT. It discusses amount and how to give it. I hope that helps.