Loraine

Is there such a thing as "night terrors"? Know Ive heard of them but can't remember if they affect dogs.

Yes there is. I read up on them and they did kind of fit Zedley. The usual reason for night terrors is an underlying illness. He has been checked up the do dah and we can find nothing physically wrong with him. He has a thyroid problem and has been on medication for a few years, so it is not that.

Have his thyroid levels been tested recently?

Yes, it is checked regularly.

Is there such a thing as "night terrors"? Know Ive heard of them but can't remember if they affect dogs.

Yes there is. I read up on them and they did kind of fit Zedley. The usual reason for night terrors is an underlying illness. He has been checked up the do dah and we can find nothing physically wrong with him. He has a thyroid problem and has been on medication for a few years, so it is not that.

Wow that is some roller coaster for you and Miss Em. Hope she continues to do well, and gets some good vision.

Kirislin none of us have considered epilepsy. He is perfectly normal during the day and evening, he enjoys his walks and his food (not food obssessed). He is in whatever room I am in, love to be with me and I love to have him with me, but not in the middle of the night He has never shown any signs of fitting or seizures. I have just googled epilepsy and he does not appear to have any of those symptoms. When I am ready to go to bed, he gets all excited, falls in behind me and comes into the bedroom, jumps on his blanket and starts to doze. I read for 1/2 to 1 hour, put the book down and turn off the bedside light. This is when he wakes, jumps of the bed and starts crying and scratching at the doors or windows. He is a danger to himself.

Last night I put him in the conservatory, this morning it looked like a tornado had hit the place. The the cushions were off the chairs, three boxes for a garage sale were tipped over, he had pooped and stood in it. I am at a real loss of what to do with this dog. I have had dogs all of my life, used to breed them, train them and I have never had one with this type of problem. There are no possums near us and cats don't bother him, I feel as if I am banging my head against a bridk wall.

Back to the vet today. He is an absolute maniac at night and we are both stumped to find a reason. I had to bring him in at 4am as he was biting the metal gate whilst digging at the concrete underneath it. Vat has put him on some Promex, 10mg, per night for a week. Then she intends to put him back onto Endep and she if we can calm him down.

Fran I think if you put the shirt on for a number of days and start fiddling with Charlie's paws (massaging the pads and pulling gently on the nails) it could work. They do come with a guaranteed refund if they don't do the job.

I bought a thunder shirt for Zedley a couple of months back. When I tried it on his he froze. So I put it aside until last night. He started his night time craziness, so got shipped off to the bathroom (he'd been sleeping in there OK for about 4 nights). I heard him start ddrying and scratching at the door and remembered it was Aistralia Day fireworks, so I brought him back into the bedroom and put on his thunder shirt. When I finished reading I turned out the light, he gave two whimpers and I told him to shut up (in a normal voice). He settled for the remainder of the night Thunder Shirt will be on again tonight to see if we can get a habit happening here.

Because it is more convenient I feed Zedley before I start to cook my dinner. He goes and lies in his bed. When the plate is being removed to the dishwasher he comes into the kitchen in the hopes some goodies might hit his bowl, and they usually do

Spoke to Laura Bird. The dog's behaviour is not changed since her visit. He has taken to sleeping in the shower stall in the bathroom - but at least he is quiet. It is warmer in ther than in the bedroom at the moment (I don't get it). Laura feels that she can only help further with many (unknown quantity [could get really financially out of hand as I am on the pension]) of sessions with him and she didn't really seem hopeful of a good outcome.

I have decided to take him back to his vet and ask for something strong to knowck him out at night. Just for a few nights to see if I can train his brain into sleeping through the nights again. This night time nonsense is relatively new. He was been here for 5 years without being this daft. I am now hoping that this new plan might just re-set his mind. I will keep Laura in the loop and let her know how things go with him.

Many years ago my maiden bitch took on the feeding and mothering of a feral kitten (I brought it home, to my Mother's displeasure :D ). We kept the kitten, and he grew into a beautiful cat, the bitch went on to have two litters and never assumed that the grown cat was one of hers

Yesterday a child has his face bittne by a BUll Mastif.

The dog was tied up outside a shopping centre, the boy (with his mother) went to pat the unattended dog, odg tore at the kids face.

I am so mad, the council have apparently seized the dog and he is to be euthanised this afternoon. Not the dog's fault, what the heck was the mother thinking ot let her son go touch a strange dog, :D

sorry folks, I am just PO''d.

So what is Zedly up to these days Loraine? Is he still getting wound up in the middle of the night?

The tapping works well on humans so I am interested to know how well it works on animals!

GR for 2 nights after I made the appt. with Laura he slept like a baby in the bedroom. Last night he was up to his nightly nonsense again I guess I am going to be calling Laura back again next week. Maybe I need a course on Bodytalk - alright Mirawee, thank you for giving the word that refused to come into my head yesterday I did find it very interesting that she had conversations with Zedley that were actually quite true, and not what I had told her.

Laura Bird came out to visit with the manic boy today. Very interesting, and now it is a wait and see period. She may have to come back in about a month, but I am to keep a watch and et her know how the boy goes.

She does tapping to his body and did some bowen on him.

Either Lynwood Vet Surgery on Metcalfe Road or the High Road Vet will give C3 injections. As Stormie said any vet should do what you request.

Thank you Troy for the best dog place in cyber-space. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2011.

Ravyk that is a beautiful post about a lucky dog called Spot. Happy 2nd Gotcha Day, Spot.

Jed it is so good to see that your are definitely on the mend. You have given such good advice and support to others on ths board, many here felt that all we wanted to do was reach out and hug you, but distance was a barrier to that. I felt priviledged to be able to offer help through the other methods that folks thought uup. God bless you and your whole family.

So sorry that your Tess has gone forward to the Bridge. I know the heartbreak too well. (((HUGS)))

Give folks a chance !

My thoughts:

Muzzle your dog in an appropriate light muzzle which allows for proper mouth opening/airflow.

walk your dog on leash in areas where there are sticks.

avoid dog park/areas where there are sticks.

MUZZLES~ available

oh - and take time and patience, add lots of rewards, and teach your dog to happily give you objects he picks up

This is a good idea.

My son has a Wei who has eaten sticks since he was a pup. I kept telling my son that he should stop the behaviour, but what the heck would I know . Two months ago they had to rush the dog to the vet - yup he had heaps of chewed up branches in his gut. The vet managed to get most cleared out and has warned my son that if they do not stop the Wei from doint this they will be up for a large vet bill for a stomach operation!!!

Hope Kuges has the best of days

Horty I remember meeting him a few years back, he sure is a stayer. Well done you for keeping him happy for so long

Seems thunderphobia can worsen with age

Oh no, I have a thundr-scared lad. Was kinda hoping he would grow out of it

Zedley usually gets chicken wings, necks or frames. When I can find smallish lamb/beef bones he gets those too. I don't watch him, but I am very aware of where he is and how long he as been nibbling the bone. I can hear him so if he started to choke I would hear him.

so sorry that Sam has gone on to the . I have no advice for Tara as I have never been in that situation. I just pray that seh rallies.

I love it, Zedley loves it - fight at the fridge door

Sounds like a great place Kelly Louise. Nothing like a Cushpup to fund a new facility I guess the cruciate ops provided the xray machines