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Post by cjsdad on Sept 20, 2008 9:16:53 GMT -5
Hi all. Long time no speak.
Last year we adopted Cj, and this year we adopted Maddy, a blue bitch who was retired 13th June after coming in 6th that day at Walthamstow.
She's really pretty but a bit fiesty and noisy, sometimes at night.
Someone recommended we give her Rescue Remedy. Is this a good idea? Is it safe?
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Post by helen7 on Sept 20, 2008 9:34:10 GMT -5
Lots of people recommend rescue remedy. You can put it in their water and I assume in their mouth too. I gave my cat rescue remedy into her mouth and the vets said how relaxed she'd been when she had to go in for an op. I've also used lavender oil on the bedding for a previous foster we had. There's also DAP diffusers too which you can plug in or spray to help them relax. Perhaps you know about DAP though. Others may have other ideas and will also confirm whether you can give your girl the rr in her mouth. I can only say I think you can and I would use it orally on my lot.
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Post by just jackie on Sept 20, 2008 10:02:51 GMT -5
I've given Rescue Remedy both diluted in drinking water and applied directly into the mouth (3 -4 drops). You can also get Rescue Remedy in a spray that can be sprayed into the mouth.
Dap do a plug in and a spray, the plug in usually takes a while to have an effect, but the spray is designed to give more fast acting relief, and is supposed to be good for travel problems etc. if sprayed in the car 1/2 - 1hour before travelling. Another alternative is Serene-Um tablets, if you Google you will find various suppliers and further details.
I've tried all of these at various times, particularly during the firework season (if there is such a thing these days), and have had some success with them all.
Jackie
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Post by mtbbuxton on Sept 20, 2008 18:03:15 GMT -5
When we adopted Mayo, he howled for the first 10 nights. despite having a Dap diffuser on permanently. We also used various combinations of nightlight and radio to try and settle him without success. As a last resort we tried Rescue Remedy and from that night on he was quiet and settled.  When he started suffering from stress-induced travel sickness after an overnight stay in the vets, it was RR again that got him over it. We use a spray and just lift the side of his lip up and spray it on his gums. Mayo is 26kg and has 8-10 squirts before a journey. He's never sufferd any ill effects. Hope you can find something to help as I know how distressing sleep deprivation is. Moira x |
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