O.K. so I drugged my dog

[Yorkiemom1]

I took a tennis ball and pit it in a sock. I then tied it onto the end of fishing line....the really thick, heavy duty "spyder wire" brand, that is used to do offshore fishing. I then got a lawn chair, went out to the back yard, and I started casting that tennis ball on that heavy duty fishing gear, and then "reeled it in" across the ground in my back yard......my babies went absolutely nuts and they adore this gameof catch. They would run themselves to death if I was to do this during the sumer heat, so I only do this during the cool months.....this wears them out and they sleep like rocks!

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I took a tennis ball and pit it in a sock. I then tied it onto the end of fishing line....the really thick, heavy duty "spyder wire" brand, that is used to do offshore fishing. I then got a lawn chair, went out to the back yard, and I started casting that tennis ball on that heavy duty fishing gear, and then "reeled it in" across the ground in my back yard......my babies went absolutely nuts and they adore this gameof catch. They would run themselves to death if I was to do this during the sumer heat, so I only do this during the cool months.....this wears them out and they sleep like rocks!

haha. Brilliant.

[yakkwak]

So sorry you are hurting!!! After a spinal fusion, I found this helpful: I trained Liberty to bring me one of his toys for "fetch" by climbing stairs up the couch. I played with him and the toy on the couch and then threw it from there for him to retrieve. He loves to zoom down the stairs, get the toy, and run back up for another round! He would keep doing it as long as I let him. I had to do was sit there and move an arm. . It felt like cheating because it was a real easy way for him to get a cardio workout. Liberty is also happier with an old cotton sock stuffed into another and tied in a knot than any of his pricey toys. He's a cheap date. LOL. Until we got the stairs, I used large throw pillows to make a very safe and soft ramp up to one of the couches and to the bed.

[sportschick]

All I can say is that I don't know how you guys who have multiple Yorkies do it. My dog takes up so much of my air space, I just could not imagine having another one!!

I love the suggestions from people who have yards and space. I SO wish I did have that luxury. People who live around me that have tiny dogs (not a lot of them, most have dogs that will protect them - I live in a really s**tty city - but my house is in a good area, but still not the best place), keep their dogs inside. I don't want to do that, I want my dog to get out and have fresh air and sunshine and see people, things and dogs. Everyone knows her around here and they love her (even the gang bangers), so I am lucky in that way.

As I said, this is the city there is good and bad. I have to make sure that she is protected from the bad.

Anyway, I used a ripped pantyhose and tied it around her squeaky toy, I didn't have to bend down!! She loved it and we played enough that she is now conked in her bed waiting for me to go my bed so she can go to sleep.

[chattiesmom]

I am so very sorry to hear about your chronic pain. I understand what it's like to hurt all the time - that's my life. Most of the time I have learned to just ignore the pain and muddle through it, but there are times when that doesn't work.

Lollie is my fetch-a-holic. She learned early on to bring her favorite fetchey toy to me and put it in my hand. Otherwise there were times that I found it very hard to play. Other times I lay on our hardwood floors flat on my back and if she wants to play bad enough she will bring her toy to me.

I hope your chiropractor can get you going again.

[pdtalker]

Can you kick the ball instead or use a claw to pick it up? this is a great idea

[buffy512]

You stated in your post 3 times exactly. You brought up your vet and breeders recommendation a whole 4 pages later. Yes I will pray for your pain and misfortune. But mostly the dogs misfortune bc I can guarantee both my vet and breeder nothing would ever pass my mind let alone my actions to give medicine which QUOTED BY YOUR EXACT POST...!

1. I gave her a tiny bit of Children's Benadryl for her to calm down

2.I hurt my back and I can't bend down to pick up her ball 50 million times, which is why I gave her the Benadryl

3. BUT I really needed to stop the bending tonight, hence the Benadryl.

Once again for your selfish reasons. Of course your going to get attention on a yorkie site when your drugging your yorkie. We are ppl who love our & your dogs. So feeling almighty. Never the case. Im not the one posting doing something negative to my dog. Lets be completely honest. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to come up with the answers fellow loving dog lovers suggested.

Please though if you at any time find the need to alter your pets concious state. Call for help. There are other resources. Especially if you have to later question your action and seek the opinions of others. What type of reaction did you expect.? You roll a ball of yarn it comes unraveled.! It doesnt take a genius to figure that out as well but hmph. I could never spend too much time figuring out the world or those confusing and questionably involved in it.

[Princes mom]

I think Buffy512 is concerned because it appears that Benadryl is being used for non medical sedation. Sportschick, is there a day camp that your dog could go to a couple of times a week? That way he could get exercise while playing with friends, and you could get some rest. Some of the camps here will pick up, and return your dog to you. Just a thought.

[ColesMommy01]

I hope you feel better soon. I've been sick for a few days(dang weather changes) and I love my dogs but good GOD I wanted to hide all their toys when I was feeling really bad hehehe. Some of the members here have given you awesome advice when it comes to playing so all I have to say is GET BETTER SOON (((hugs)))) and don't overexert yourself you know your physical limits right now and you dont want to make yourself worse :-) :-)

[buffy512]

Ok so until you are a vet who has he ability to do so. Leave that to them. Not you. Its different if you are given medical advice to proceed with doing so. You call ME out my name bc you feel bad. Which you stated as well. For doing the drugging. So yeah call me a beaaaaatch all you want. I sure hope it makes you feel better! Kinda funny how each and every advice has not once suggested to continue giving benadryl just bc you dont want to bend over. Sounds to me your seeking attention rather than getting true and honest opinions from people who sincerely care about animals.

Educate yourself. You are the exact reason Im proud of my breeder. Bc my breeder takes the time to get to know her family in which the pet is going to. So that things like this dont happen. Its reasons similar to this why our beloved pets end up in rescues and shelters. God bless your heart. I always thought it was wrong to give a child benedryl just so they could wind down. What makes a dog any different.? It doesn't.

So continue to call me out of my name for whatever its worth bc I will always speak up for those who are unable to speak for themselves.

I guess that just simply says who you are as a person. Your unwillingly able to accept positive criticism about advice YOU set out to seek. Don't ask for opinions if your too weak to accept any outcome. Especially one that is looking out for your pets best interest.

Not once did I intend to disrespect you or accuse your ability of taking care of your pet. You insisted on using a lack of educated words aimed towards me to try and get your point across or make yourself feel better. Your a WINNER for that. Bravo!

I refuse to stoop to your level.!

Bless

[sportschick]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I think Buffy512 is concerned because it appears that Benadryl is being used for non medical sedation. Sportschick, is there a day camp that your dog could go to a couple of times a week? That way he could get exercise while playing with friends, and you could get some rest. Some of the camps here will pick up, and return your dog to you. Just a thought.

There are places like PetSmart that have doggie day care, but my breeder advised me not to leave her at any kind of day care or camp because she has had people who have bought her dogs do that and the dogs have gotten hurt. I just wouldn't feel comfortable leaving my dog in the care of people who are also looking after a bunch of other dogs.

I used an old pair of panty hose last night and tied them around one of her squeaky toys and played with her that way. Worked great, I didn't have to bend down as much. I also decided that I am not going to do any long walks for a few days, I am going to do what I did last year when I broke my toe AGAIN. Just walk down to the park benches and sit there with her so she can look around and we both get our dose of sunshine and fresh air. Plus, I am going to play with her with the bigger ball that I can just kick around.

I feel guilty when I don't give her at least 30 minutes of good walking, hence the exacerbation of my back/hop pain. I SHOULD have stopped walking last week for a few days and I would probably be fine by now. I believe it is tendinitis in my hip joint and the only way to stop the inflammatory process is to not do what is making it hurt, i.e. walking through it. As much as I hate to do this, I will probably get a cortisone shot.

[buffy512]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I think Buffy512 is concerned because it appears that Benadryl is being used for non medical sedation. Sportschick, is there a day camp that your dog could go to a couple of times a week? That way he could get exercise while playing with friends, and you could get some rest. Some of the camps here will pick up, and return your dog to you. Just a thought.

Exactly. I had a daughter who would fight her sleep for hours and hours until she finally had no strength to fight anymore. Which literally averaged about 4hrs each night. She finally grew out of it when she was around 2 years. Not once did I ever think about giving her benadryl for winding her down. If I needed a break I sought out help. There is nothing wrong with that. Im stating my opinion as a concerned caregiver. Furry or not.

[sportschick]

OH MY GOD PEOPLE. It is Children's Benadryl. AGAIN, vets prescribe it ALL THE TIME. Do some freakin research will you. It isn't heroin. I gave her one tenth of one drop of CHILDREN's BENADRYL. My vet told me to give her WAY more than that when I HAD to give it to her to calm her down because of her hurt toe. Since she survived the horrors of Benadryl for 2 weeks while her toe got better, I figured she could survive one night of me giving it to her so MY back could get better.

To all those who have given me very good suggestions, thank you. And also, thank you for the well wishers about my back.

[buffy512]

Do us all the favor. Stop giving your pet benedryl just bc you want it to wind down. Learn training techniques. Or like you said. Ball inside of a stocking worked well. So why not ask us before doing what you resulted to. We would have given the same advice. Now you have some great tools. Im happy people were able to help. So honestly. Without the benedryl there is OBVIOUSLY other options. You found them. Without using a medicine that clearly states.

WARNING: Do not use to make child sleepy.!!!!

I will say BLESS as I please. Bc you will never catch me being on the other side of this post. Im not perfect as no one is. But I do strive to be a better person each and every day. As we all should. Take the advice && YES please move on! Shame on you for calling me out my name. Im glad I tried to help to yet be treated like this.! Im glad to be on this side of the fence. Anyday!

BLESS

[Teegy]

sorry I don't know why you'd give your dog allergy meds cos your back hurts. I agree get some thing in the toy department that doesn't require bending why not lie on the couch for a bit, can you move your arms?