hi as the fireworks have already started in my area mollie my dog is totally petrified so i was thinking of giving her rescue remedy is this safe for dogs and if yes how many drops if it is not suitable can anyone recommend a safe remedy  i could give her as she is no 8 and i am worried that she could get a heart attack or something from the fright she hides in the wardrobe and under the bed from the fright

please help

georgina

Perhaps someone could suggest ways of starting a desensitisation programme for your dog that may help her too.

(Sorry I can't help, I've got bomb proof gundogs!)

thanks jacky

Hi there,

Yes Bach's rescue remedy is suitable for dogs - I've never used it myself but others I know have and they put either 3-4 drops directly on the tongue, or some place the drops in the water bowl.

Yes, I have used Bachs rescue flower remedy with my boy when he needed to heal from vaccine damage. Albeit he is so laid back, I couldn't tell if it worked or not :D  I used it in his water and also neat on the ulcer on his throat. I consulted an animal homeopathist and she is a great fan of flower remedy amongst other natural remedies.

Yes rescue remedy can be used on dogs & I know several people who use it & who strongly recommend it too! :)

so how many drops she is a small dog pom x jrt i have the spray but i will get the drops or can i spray into the water bowl

georgina

My little one is petrified of loud bangs, so I used it a couple of years ago, it knocked him out a treat and he was fine for the new year as well.
Four drops straight in the mouth is what I was advised.

Intresting thread since all 3 of mine are scared stiff of fireworks!
Which rescue remedy would i use for this?

Many thanks
Donna and charliex

http://www.crosskeysbooks.com/members/rafe1.html

Curing the Gunshy Dog
Curing Firework Phobia
Curing Thunder Phobia

http://www.soundsscary.com/Page%201.htm
http://www.dogdayz.co.uk/
http://www.soundsscary.com/Firework%20night%20client%20handout.pdf

DAP Diffuser may help

Bach Flower Essences: Mimulus or Rock Rose

Homoeopathic Remedies: Phosphorus or Gelsemium

Herbal Remedies: Chamomile or Valerian

Thank you tohme :)

Donna and charliex

thank you all have not given yet as i want to find out a bit more
how many times do i give it do i give it once a day
anymore advice greatly apreciated

georgina

My old mongrel bitch was always firghtened of fireworks, as well as thunder.  In her younger years I used ACP to sedate her.  This worked really well, the drawback being that she was so tense,  it took a couple of hours to kick in and then lasted all night.  I changed to the Rescue Remedy after seeing in a health shop.  She was around beagle sort of size and I had trouble giving her the drops, so I would just put the dropper in her mouth and squeeze! I prob gave her too much, but as it's herbal, I figured it couldn't do much harm.  With the rescue remedy, i could give it to her as soon as she heard any fireworks/thunder and it will take effect with in about half an hour, if given straight into the mouth and a little longer if mixed with a drink.  It wears off after a couple of hours & can i found it can be topped up if neccesary with no problems. 
I now have the same problem with my 2yr old Flatcoat.  He was frightened by someone next door letting off a firework.  It was so loud that if frightened me!  Although he is fine with gunshot, bizzare! He now used to have the rescue remedy, but now has a Skullcap & Valerian liquid.  He is on the S&V tablet, for another reason (Too long to go into here!), and that is great.  You can use S&V tabs or liquid as & when you need, either as a long term thing or just for 'special' occasions. I get mine from Dorwest Herbs at the Dog shows but they have a website. They are really helpful, and always willing to answer any questions. 

Any is the answer I use one from Ainsworths & Doreen Paige & for the actual night I give liquid Skullcap & Valarian

I also give the affected dogs T Touch massage throughout the day & night whenever they come to me for comfort

Ginastarr,

If you would like to send me a PM I can give you more details about appropriate flower remedies for treating fear of fireworks. Flower remedies work well for fear as they relieve the fear without sedating the animal, they also should eventually cure the problem as opposed to just covering up the symptoms. Treatment is the same for any size of dog, 4 drops 4 times a day, but they can be given every few minutes in times of stress or anxiety.

labsrus

Hiya my dog Bella used to be terribly frightened of fireworks and being home alone. I looked into various types of rescue remedies to give her and decided to try heart of the earth essences because they are preserved in organic cider vinegar not alcohol. They are also vibrational which means there is no herbal extracts in  (I was a bit worried that a herbal remedy may not be good for her).
They really work Bella is so much more relaxed with fireworks and loud noises and shes fine at home on her own. Best of all she seems more confident in her self. Id definately recommend it. 
http://www.heartoftheearth.co.uk/furry-friends-essences.html

Rescue Remedy comes in a candy form, for humans, but of course we use many human meds for our pets.  BUT, don't use this one for your pets.  The candy form has xylitol in it.

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