Benadryl to calm pet

[YorkieMother]

Originally Posted by ziggy925

Today Ruger got nicked at the groomers very close to his eye. I took him to the vet and he's okay, but I did ask about how to calm him the next time he goes. The vet recommended 1/4 tab of Benadryl. I have a script for Lorazapam, and was wondering if that would be a better med for him.

Any thoughts?

I would recomend Bio Calm or Composure rather then rescue remedy or benadrly.

JL

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by ziggy925

For those who use it, how much Rescue Remedy are you giving your Yorkie? Searching the net tells me to just squeeze a dropper full in his mouth, or 3 to 4 drops on a treat. What confuses me is that 4 drops is the adult dose for a person.

Thanks for all the good replies and concerns.

I've never had luck with Rescue Remedy. I would follow you're vet's advice.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I've never had luck with Rescue Remedy. I would follow you're vet's advice.

I have never had success with it either. I have tried it on different pups for different problems.

And, I totallyh agree that you should listen to your vet!

[Melcakes]

Traditional vets will recommend Benadryl all the time and that's basically it - and all they seem to know. My problem with Benadryl is that it supresses the immune system, so personally I choose to use alternative holistic remedies instead and have had great success. You need to use what you feel comfortable with. Some people have success with Rescue Remedy and others don't - and that goes for other products and/or Benadryl as well. For anxiety reducing I personally like a product called Rara Avis Chill Out Oil.

[ziggy925]

Originally Posted by keokis mom

Pet rescue remedy is different I think- my vet recommends it and I keep it on hand- I will look it up on my vial- it's homeopathic so I think no matter what it's better than a benadryl or lorzapan- I will get back to you on dosage

I'm pretty sure Rescue Remedy for pets has no alcohol in it. The guy at the pet store has both, and said the alcohol gets the product into your system a little faster.

I also contacted the makers of Rescue Remedy. They told me the dosage is 4 drops, same as for people. They claim your body, and your pet's body, only uses what it needs, so you cannot overdose on the product.

Now, whether it will work on Ruger or not, I don't know yet. I'm gonna wait until he gets a case of the zoomies and try it. Right now he's sleeping.

[Rhetts_mama]

I thought you weren't supposed to give your pet anything with alcohol in it.

I love homeopathic remedies for myself, but you do have to remember that herbs ARE drugs- just not regulated the same way. As such, they have their own sets of risks and benefits. Just because something is natural doesn't automatically make it better.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

I thought you weren't supposed to give your pet anything with alcohol in it.

I love homeopathic remedies for myself, but you do have to remember that herbs ARE drugs- just not regulated the same way. As such, they have their own sets of risks and benefits. Just because something is natural doesn't automatically make it better.

[Melcakes]

Everything def. has risk and benefits to it and you need to do your homework to find what you're comfortable with giving your dog. Most Benadryl tablets also contain alcohol in them (typically 15% alcohol v/v and sucrose). I don't think Rescue Remedy and/or Benadryl is going to kill a dog, but if you want what's best/safest than there are other options available. FYI: There is alcohol free Rescue Remedy one can get as well.

[diannenet]

Originally Posted by Melcakes

Everything def. has risk and benefits to it and you need to do your homework to find what you're comfortable with giving your dog. Most Benadryl tablets also contain alcohol in them (typically 15% alcohol v/v and sucrose). I don't think Rescue Remedy and/or Benadryl is going to kill a dog, but if you want what's best/safest than there are other options available. FYI: There is alcohol free Rescue Remedy one can get as well.

I sure wish I could find something for separation anxiety. Toby really has it bad when we go camping and leave he and Speedy in the camper while we are out on the ATV's. He goes absolutely crazy while I'm gone. Even if my husband stays in the camper with him while I'm gone, he will jump on the table and look out the window to see if he can find me and then he'll jump on the back of the couch and look out that window and this goes on the entire time I'm gone. He simply will not settle down. What I don't understand is when I'm at work five days a week, he is his normal self all day long with my husband.

I've tried calming treats (he wants NOTHING to do with them) and Rescue Remedy didn't work. I've even tried wrapping the calming treats in a Greenie pill pocket and the little stinker would eat the pill pocket off the treat and leave it.

Any suggestions?

[YorkieMother]

Originally Posted by diannenet

I sure wish I could find something for separation anxiety. Toby really has it bad when we go camping and leave he and Speedy in the camper while we are out on the ATV's. He goes absolutely crazy while I'm gone. Even if my husband stays in the camper with him while I'm gone, he will jump on the table and look out the window to see if he can find me and then he'll jump on the back of the couch and look out that window and this goes on the entire time I'm gone. He simply will not settle down. What I don't understand is when I'm at work five days a week, he is his normal self all day long with my husband.

I've tried calming treats (he wants NOTHING to do with them) and Rescue Remedy didn't work. I've even tried wrapping the calming treats in a Greenie pill pocket and the little stinker would eat the pill pocket off the treat and leave it.

Any suggestions?

Bio calm, anxiety wrap and through a dogs ears Cd.

JL