JenniR

Thanks for the advice. Will pass it on to hubby. And you're right the behaviour doesn't surprise me at all. A GSP is my last choice of dog but hubby's first. I find them whiney neurotic highly strung working dogs that are cunning and even those I've seen that well trained will be into something they're not supposed to as soon as your back is turned. Perhaps that's why I've become a cat person and leave the dogs to him.

Many thanks Jenni

Just the over the counter valerian tabs I have used on occasion 2000mg which is why I queried the dosage. Maybe the use of homeopathic as a description was wrong. Lets try herbal remedies. As I said none of us are experts.

Why? 'Cause you know better than a vet? For better or for worse, the pup is now apparently totally stressed out, poor thing. I think it's fair to prioritise reducing the pup's distress. I'm not going to pretend to know how safe valerian root is, but you can find plenty of information here: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-870-VALERIAN.aspx?activeIngredientId=870&activeIngredientName=VALERIAN and in veterinary science here: http://csuvets.colostate.edu/pain/articlespdf/valerian%20root.pdf And here's some information on dosage: http://www.vetguru.com/2012/06/21/dog-valium/. In the past when my vet has suggested an over-the-counter product for humans I have asked for a dosage and they'll work it out for me. But it usually goes by weight. If you don't have that information you can assume the dosage on the packet is for a 70kg adult human and go from there. I'm kind of bewildered why someone would call up a vet for advice and then ask on the internet for dosage advice for what the vet recommended. Ask the vet who recommended it, maybe? What the hell does anyone on an internet forum know? Thankyou for the more measured response. Homeopathic medicine is being used more frequently by vets and rescue organisations. To me valerian is not doping a puppy it is in the same group as rescue remedy. Yes I queried the vets dose with the vet as it seemed a lot to me. I'd rather be prudent. Going to have a coffee and a ciggy now. Not homeopathic but they'll do. Seems I opened a can of worms.. You're right none of us are experts and experts aren't always right.

Was wondering the same thing. Will contact them tomorrow

I totally agree re separation from both mum and sister was too much but hubby made that decision not me. I'm just the one left to deal with the stressed pup. Will take all the wonderful advice on board and try a few. Hubby got a serious talking to when he returned. Our first litter has certainly been an eye opener and a steep learning curve.

Get some soft toys & rub them all over his mum to transfer her scent onto them. Also, is there a blanket or rug that his mum & litter mates used? Give these to your puppy. Dogs can get some comfort from smells, like we get some comfort from a photo. Keep on doing this, from now on, with your scent on. Rub your hands & feet over some soft toys for him. Put an old unwashed T-shirt of yours on his bed. Mums still here but was out training with my hubby most of the day. She's a working GSP. They have been seperated before but this was his first time alone without siblings. Will try bones and toys but I'm told gsp's shouldn't chew toys as this impedes their training in the paddock when retrieving birds. Will see how we go next time. Many thanks for the advice

Get some soft toys & rub them all over his mum to transfer her scent onto them. Also, is there a blanket or rug that his mum & litter mates used? Give these to your puppy. Dogs can get some comfort from smells, like we get some comfort from a photo. Keep on doing this, from now on, with your scent on. Rub your hands & feet over some soft toys for him. Put an old unwashed T-shirt of yours on his bed.

Many thanks for the advice. Jenni

Yep we did that but there were always litter mates with him. For the last two weeks he and his sister were joined at the hip. I think he's missing her more than anything:(

Our 10 week old GSP spent his first morning away from mum and his last litter mate went to her new home last night. Was so stressed after 2 1/2 hours I rang vet who suggested 1/2 a valerian tablet which I had on hand. Does anyone know the correct dosage.. My tabs are 2000 mg. I gave him 1/4 tab which seemed to calm him for a while and he slept for an hour or so. Also heard you can use human product Rescue remedy. 2 squirts on the tongue as in humans. Any further advice welcome. Thanks Jenni