Sheridan Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Grumpy's been quite anxious because of the rain over the past couple of days. I was thinking of getting some rescue remedy for him but I'm not sure how much to give at a time. How do people give it? In water? Mini doesn't need it so I didn't want to put it in water. He's not a big water drinker anyway and generally only at night. Bear in mind that drops under the tongue is not an option; this is Grumpy, after all. Edited November 14, 2010 by Sheridan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 half a dropper every few minutes to start with, then increase the time bewteen doses as he relaxes. Just squirt it direct into his mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I use to use this on my cat who was sometimes aggressive. Seemed to calm him down. I'm not sure how much you would give a dog, but I would rub a few drops onto the back of my cats ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 half a dropper every few minutes to start with, then increase the time bewteen doses as he relaxes. Just squirt it direct into his mouth. Yeah, that's not going to work ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 If you cant put it in the water, which is the best way to treat, you could try putting a couple of drops, part his hair first, on the back of his neck. Reading an article about treating animals on the Bach website, says you can spray the animal (maybe not so nice if they are not used to if) you can also massage a couple of drops into their coats or pads of their feet (it does say these methods are not as good as orally and you may need a couple more doses) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 I wonder if he'd lick it off my hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Maybe you could put a smear of something yummy on the palm fo your hand with a couple of drops of rescue remedy. Would he let you put a drop on the side of his tounge where the gap is between his pre-molars just behind his canines?? I don't open my dogs mouth just pull up their lipo and put it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl85 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 drop some onto some bread or something I give it to Tess, but for her its more a game of 'get as much down her throat as quick as you can' Im thinking about putting it on her food so Im not stressing her by putting the drops in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 half a dropper every few minutes to start with, then increase the time bewteen doses as he relaxes. Just squirt it direct into his mouth. Yeah, that's not going to work ... well you didn't say you wouldn't be able to get it in his mouth and that's the most common way to adminster it. It can be placed on his skin but it is not as effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 My dog licked it off my finger the first few times but once he realised it didn't taste too good he stopped. I put a few drops on my finger and stick it in the side of his mouth so it effectively goes onto his gums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 I put some on a piece of chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ark Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I thought you were supposed to put it directly where it could be absorbed without food? I'm just wondering if we need to know a bit more about rescue remedy including a real per kg safe dose rate - I used some with my mini pinscher at a show a couple of weeks ago because we had a bitch on heat and he was out of his mind. It seemed to calm him alright - to the point where both his (normally erect) ears drooped completely and he could hardly keep his eyes open. He slept in a crate in my room for the first time ever because I was so worried about him. And he only had a "couple" of drops on his tongue. The rescue remedy was the only "out of the ordinary" thing that my boy was exposed to that day, and I can't say for certain that it caused that reaction but I won't be brave enough to try it again on him. I'm also aware of someone else who used it on the weekend and had a very strange reaction from their dog - maybe there are cases where it shouldn't be used? If anyone is aware of possible contraindications/problems it would be good to be aware of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Honestly, I didn't notice any change at all in him. Maybe that was the chicken but I also tried some on myself and there was no change there either. Are we immune or does it just not work at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 It doesn't work on me either but I had a dog who had a fear of thunder, and I used Bush Flower essences on him with great success www.ausflowers.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 i would go straight for a calming paste like Good Manners, Troy Behave or Value Plus 4 Calming Paste they will lick it off your hand or mix it in with something yummy, they taste nice anyway. I give my 24.5kg Malinois 2ml at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 How long does that last, Nekhbet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemelo Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Ive used RR on my old girl when we had to take her to a show and it zonked her out on the chair, I'd use it again if I had to, because having her sleepy is better than having her stressing her head off. I think we gave her about half a dropper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I give it daily, once every 24 hours just like RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Just a little heads up...most Rescue Remedy formulations are alcohol based. This isn't necessarily a good thing for some creatures with certain types of anxiety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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