Loraine Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Loraine, Sleep Right is Doxilamine Succinate if I remember correctly, which is a muscle relaxant ..... how much did you give? I only ever recommend a 1/4 of a tablet for humans to start with even though the packet says to take one or two tablets! They are VERY strong tablets! GR I gave him a 25mg tablet. In the middle of the night I am frustrated, desperate and drugged myself. Showed them ot his vet and she was not concerned. I really don't like drugging dogs, but it was way better than choking him into silence. He tries to headbut his way through the windows which are 40 years old and thin. He could kill himself, before I got a chance to do it for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof3 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Lorraine, I've just read your thread for the first time. I've also just finished a book which amongst other things discussed how it came to be discovered that animals can detect cancer, and other illnesses in humans. I'm probably way off the mark, but just an idea, and please don't worry unnecessarily. Have you had your own health checked? I don't mean to say you are going mad. I mean your physical health. Go and have a good physical at your GP. I don't know what you tell them. All the best. I'm sure it's nothing, but it was just a thought that jumped into my head when I read your thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Loraine, Sleep Right is Doxilamine Succinate if I remember correctly, which is a muscle relaxant ..... how much did you give? I only ever recommend a 1/4 of a tablet for humans to start with even though the packet says to take one or two tablets! They are VERY strong tablets! GR I gave him a 25mg tablet. In the middle of the night I am frustrated, desperate and drugged myself. Showed them ot his vet and she was not concerned. I really don't like drugging dogs, but it was way better than choking him into silence. He tries to headbut his way through the windows which are 40 years old and thin. He could kill himself, before I got a chance to do it for him. I do understand your frustratation, I really do! I was perhaps concerned that maybe you had given him a couple as per instructions on the packet If it works, then great! When I take 1/2 tablet, I wake feeling drowsy until mid morning, like a hangover. How has Zedley been today? I do hope you can both get some good night sleep. Maybe the sleeping pills will help break him of any habit it might have become? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Lorraine,I've just read your thread for the first time. I've also just finished a book which amongst other things discussed how it came to be discovered that animals can detect cancer, and other illnesses in humans. I'm probably way off the mark, but just an idea, and please don't worry unnecessarily. Have you had your own health checked? I don't mean to say you are going mad. I mean your physical health. Go and have a good physical at your GP. I don't know what you tell them. All the best. I'm sure it's nothing, but it was just a thought that jumped into my head when I read your thread. Thanks Mumof3. Been for a thorough check up as it also occured to me. GR we had a good night last night, we wil see how we go tonight. He'd better be careful, I've been for a hospital clinic appt today and nearly passed out in the foyer, ended up in ER and a wheelchair. No feeling super, so I hope he has a calm night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 A second good night of zzzzzzing. We both slept until 8.50 (yesterday really wore me out). Under normal (pre his night time antics) it was not unusual for us both to lie around until 8.15. I am feelign much more human today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 That's great to hear Loraine, I bet Zedley is feeling better too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 That's great to hear Loraine, I bet Zedley is feeling better too! GR he does seem more calm and back to his laid back self. I can ony hope this is breaking some kind of wierd cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Is he having his sleeping pills ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlygirl Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Lorraine could you ask your vet about starting the endep while Zedley is taking the promex, just that as in people antidepressants can take a week or two to reach theraputic levels in dogs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 How about a Dap Diffuser in the bedroom where he sleeps. It has really calmed my dog down. Shes a fit, healthy young dog who has always had problems settling down particularly at night and the dap has really helped! Might be worth a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 Is he having his sleeping pills ?? Jed he is on Promax for a week, then the plan it to move him onto Endep, minimal dose Curlygirl, is the Promax is decreased. I've tried the DAP and that does not good at all We had another great night last night and are both perky and back to normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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