Originally Posted by mommadog1 (Post 3122711)

Be careful which peppermint oil you use, use ONLY food grade... Just a drop or 2 on your dogs paws (all 4 pads)

I have been doing some reading and from what I have read peppermint oil (the essential oil) should not be used on paws because they will lick it and it shouldn't be ingested..

Remember if you cannot cook with the peppermint oil then you cannot use it on your dog's paws.

I know peppermint oil works awesome for many other things and in humans as well. My friend buys peppermint leafs and makes a tea before bed and it helps her insomnia..

Anyhow here are some links.
HowStuffWorks "Peppermint: Herbal Remedies"

How to Calm Dogs with Peppermint Remedy | eHow.com

How to Calm Dogs With Peppermint Oil on Paws | DailyPuppy.com

Originally Posted by kalina82 (Post 3122700)

i read through this thread and the other one and have some input. Morgan has a terrible fear of thunder, loud noises, high pitch noises (like the beep from the CO/fire alarm when it resets), and changes in the electricity/pressure in the air (i'm guessing that's what it is). I have never tried RR or any product like that with her. I've tried ignoring it and just calming going on with whatever i'm doing but it doesn't help her. i don't baby her to enable the problem. I've tried wrapping her tightly in a blanket, wiping her down with an anti static sheet, holding her on my lap, and putting her vest harness on a little more snuggly then usual. The harness does help a little sometimes but none of the other things do. I an interested in getting one of those vest for her and am more partial to the anxiety wrap with the butt straps. i've watched the videos and read all over that site. I was going to order one but i need one custom made because morgan is just a little smaller then the smallest size they make. When i emailed them a month or so ago their custom maker wasn't able to make anything for a few weeks to months so i waiting. So i just emailed them again after reading this thread to see if she's back.

OH, and i read some one here suggested peppermint oil which i find interesting. I was just reading something on a groomers forum about what to do to make the dog more comfortable when they first meet you. Someone suggested chewing cinnamon or peppermint gum (not sure which they actual suggested) because for some reason it seems to calm them. I'm gonna start trying it at work to see what happens.

Originally Posted by kalina82 (Post 3122700)

i read through this thread and the other one and have some input. Morgan has a terrible fear of thunder, loud noises, high pitch noises (like the beep from the CO/fire alarm when it resets), and changes in the electricity/pressure in the air (i'm guessing that's what it is). I have never tried RR or any product like that with her. I've tried ignoring it and just calming going on with whatever i'm doing but it doesn't help her. i don't baby her to enable the problem. I've tried wrapping her tightly in a blanket, wiping her down with an anti static sheet, holding her on my lap, and putting her vest harness on a little more snuggly then usual. The harness does help a little sometimes but none of the other things do. I an interested in getting one of those vest for her and am more partial to the anxiety wrap with the butt straps. i've watched the videos and read all over that site. I was going to order one but i need one custom made because morgan is just a little smaller then the smallest size they make. When i emailed them a month or so ago their custom maker wasn't able to make anything for a few weeks to months so i waiting. So i just emailed them again after reading this thread to see if she's back.

OH, and i read some one here suggested peppermint oil which i find interesting. I was just reading something on a groomers forum about what to do to make the dog more comfortable when they first meet you. Someone suggested chewing cinnamon or peppermint gum (not sure which they actual suggested) because for some reason it seems to calm them. I'm gonna start trying it at work to see what happens.

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3122303)

Do you have links to any of these products. I've have not heard of any of them before. All I'm trying to do is find more information and give my little guy some type of relief. Are BioCal and Composure RXs? Obviously Prozac is a RX and was one of the things that my sister tried on her dog. It made her into a zombie. The oils actual did help so it makes this more confusing.

As for T touch and anxiety wraps which we touched on do you have any type of scientific studies regarding these? What is Calm Cap? Something that goes on their head? Like a hood?

Originally Posted by Cerise (Post 3122601)

I have used Rescue Remedy and it works and I being a calm person don't think this is the case of why it works :rolleyes:

I also believe that if a person has a pet that has serious anxiety issues that are prolonged they need to be seeing a special vet because there may be some other concerns that are causing the problem.

There are probably people who give too much of a dose to their pets at a given time and I believe that could cause an upset stomach. To much of ANY thing can do this to a small Yorkie, so it's up to the parent/owner to use caution.

Some people have rubbed it on their pets ears and it worked fine for them this way.

Originally Posted by dwerten (Post 3122848)

what about cerenia for car sickness? There are two forms one for anti-vomitting and one for car sickness. The one for car sickness is much stronger as I have looked into it for dex.

Has anyone used this?

Pfizer Animal Health Dogs Health Management

Originally Posted by kalina82 (Post 3122869)

I'm pretty sure there is just one formula for Cerenia and its just given in different dosages. High dosage for motion sickness then acute vomiting. its just an anti-nausea medication.

Originally Posted by dwerten (Post 3122874)

I bought it and there are two different boxes - one for anti-nausea and one for motion sickness - Have not used it yet though

so there are two boxes and also injections for dogs with pancreatitis, etc and yes each has different doseage amounts and the motion sickness one is much stronger dose

Originally Posted by dwerten (Post 3122874)

I bought it and there are two different boxes - one for anti-nausea and one for motion sickness - Have not used it yet though

so there are two boxes and also injections for dogs with pancreatitis, etc and yes each has different doseage amounts and the motion sickness one is much stronger dose

Originally Posted by kalina82 (Post 3122925)

that must be new then. Last i saw it (about a year ago now) it was the same medication for both problems. There were about 4 different mgs the medication came in but there wasn't one for just motion sickness and one for just acute vomiting. you might need a different mg for different problems but it was the same medication. so like a 5lb dog would need about 1/2 of a 16mg tab for vomiting, and a whole 24mg tab for motion sickness.

and yes it comes in injectable form too.

Originally Posted by dwerten (Post 3122942)

not sure but think it is a blister form so you cannot cut it - I will check as have not used it but box is at home so will post when i go home and check it out. I bought it to get him to board certified dentist so he is not vomitting when we get there and going under anesthesia as he is about 45 minutes away in traffic :(. Dentist and IMS said it would be safe with anesthesia but a little nervous still :(

Originally Posted by kalina82 (Post 3122948)

yeah i think its the same thing that i'm talking about then. these were in blister packs as well and you can still split them in half. it doesn't alter the effectiveness of the medication. Cerenia is safe with anesthesia. we would give it to patients who were vomiting in hospital