Pixie had to go on Xanax

[Connie]

I feel so bad for Pixie! Libby is the same way and why both she and Pixie got this sudden fear is beyond me. I hope you sleep tonight...sweet Pixie too!

[Patti]

Not looking good for sleep tonight. Thunder is rattling the house and Pixie is beyond freaked out. I think she is trying to climb in me.

[mimimomo]

Oh no, poor Pixie! Patti, can you put some cotton balls in her ear...would that help? Probably not, hope the thunder goes away & you & Pixie can get some rest along w/ the girls.
When we had a bad thunder storm some months ago, mine wanted to be in the bathtub, so I put pillows in there & turned on the fan & radio. They were all shaking like leaves, but seemed to calm down a little in the tub.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

Oh no, poor Pixie! Patti, can you put some cotton balls in her ear...would that help? Probably not, hope the thunder goes away & you & Pixie can get some rest along w/ the girls.
When we had a bad thunder storm some months ago, mine wanted to be in the bathtub, so I put pillows in there & turned on the fan & radio. They were all shaking like leaves, but seemed to calm down a little in the tub.

OMG that's so funny.... that's where my Mom's dog used to go when it stormed.

[yorkiemini]

Originally Posted by Patti

Pixie developed a severe fear of thunder a couple of years ago and it has gotten progressively worse. She panics if she hears rain, thunder, planes or other loud noises. Even with the thunder shirt and natural calming medicine she is out of her mind scared. We are having heavy rain and storms with more predicted over the next two days. Pixie was so worked up I called her vet and she told me to come get some Xanax. It has helped a lot but she is wobbly on her feet. The vet said to give her 1/8 to 1/4 a tablet. I gave her closer to 1/4 because she was so stressed. I think next time I'll give her 1/8 and I can give it to her before she gets so worked up. Anyone else have experience with Xanax?

Hope it works as well for you. Now that I know what gets Cali so nervous I give it to her BEFORE she gets upset just like you are thinking of doing. Works great!

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Patti

Yea it's as needed. Yorkiemini thanks that helps. Pixie is 4.4 lbs but vet has her at 5.0 (since she has lost weight since her last visit). The pills she gave me is .50 and she said 1/8 to 1/4. it just stated thundering again and Pixie is frantic again. i am going to give her 1/8 tablet now to see if we can get some sleep tonite.

Ugh I'm so sorry. I know about those restless nights. Hope Pixie is feeling better today!

[Maximo]

Poor Pixie! I know how upsetting it is to see these little ones panicked. Praying you can find the right thing to help soothe her.

Originally Posted by mimimomo

Oh no, poor Pixie! Patti, can you put some cotton balls in her ear...would that help? Probably not, hope the thunder goes away & you & Pixie can get some rest along w/ the girls.
When we had a bad thunder storm some months ago, mine wanted to be in the bathtub, so I put pillows in there & turned on the fan & radio. They were all shaking like leaves, but seemed to calm down a little in the tub.

I read once about why dogs like the bathtub during storms and now I don't remember what it is. Is your tub a cast iron one? Our Airedale always went to our cast iron tub during storms and she would try digging through the bottom.

How sweet that you made the tub a nice comfy getaway for the pups.

[Micah my love]

Patti i pray that Pixie can calm down soon so that you both can rest

[Patti]

Thanks. After I gave her the Xanax (1/8 pill) it still took hours for her to settle down. Finally, around 4 she calmed down. It started thundering again at 7 am and she came up on the bed and after a couple of minutes just laid next to me and went to sleep. She has been sleeping all day. I know she is exhausted. I don't know why 6 hours after the Xanax she finally calmed down. I thought it would work faster but maybe not. I am just glad she is calmed down for now. The severe storms have moved south of us so I am hoping thunder storms are over for now.

[yorkiemini]

It usually works more quickly than that, but glad it helped. I wonder if the liquid gets into the system faster. Then again, it could be related to the degree of anxiety that is going on.

Glad she got some rest.

[Maximo]

I'm glad Pixie is finally resting.

[marlenemaria]

Poor little baby doll

I hope she does well, thank goodness you take care of her and everyone else takes care of their lils!