Rescue Remedy Question
Just purchased some of the Rescue Remedy that everyone raves about on this forum to help Frank deal with his anxiety about our car. I tried some myself but I don't really think I really felt any different. Anyone have any suggestions how long before our car ride should I give some to Frank so that it has its full effect? How much should I give him? The bottle says 4 drops but does not differentiate between a child or adult. Frank's nearing 60 lbs at 5 months. I dread trying to get him in the car again. I thought I was dealing with motion sickness and was treating him with Dramamine each time we had drive, but last time he vomitted in the car so I am now ruling the motion sickness out. Thanks! |
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| I don't know, but I hope you get lots of replies, as I bought some too, and did the same thing, tried some myself and didn't fee a thing. I was thinking of using some for Dancer to help with training, as she has become very bouncy when meeting new people, which won't work very well in the show ring. I tried some in her water one day, and I didn't notice any difference at all. Then someone suggested putting it right on her tongue, so I did that a few days ago and she threw up a few minutes later. |
| I would give him the 4 drops - about 15 minutes before the ride. I don't know if it will help 100% - his "issues" may need something more aggressive. I'm not sure it would make you feel different - unless you were actually "anxious" about something. I've seen it work wonders before - so I know it does something. So - try it and see if it helps - and if not - talk to your Vet - mine has suggested Benadryl to reduce anxiety during storms, etc. - maybe that would work. .
My question about Rescue Remedy is it doesn't say anywhere how often you can give it - so I'm trying to hunt down that information! I would get him used to the car in baby steps - put him in it - don't even start the car - take him out and reward him. The next time, put him in start it - take him out - reward him. Next time, move the car out of the driveway - return - reward him, etc. ,etc. That may help relieve some of the anxiety. The other thing I have found - dogs that only ride in the car to get somewhere they may not be thrilled about (i.e. Vets, Groomers, etc.) often attribute any car ride with something "bad". If you don't already - take him for short rides somewhere fun - and maybe he'll learn to enjoy the car. Good Luck! Kristen |
| Hi:
I give Baxter 4 drops two to three times a day when something is going on that may make him anxious - such as thunderstorms. If there is an emergency (for example, when he tore his ACL) I gave him 4 drops and immediately popped him into the car to get to the vet. I give my stepmother's cat 1/2 droperful twice a day (4 drops in an ounce of water) for a week before I take him to the vet. He has changed from being a cat that was more than willing to take a chunk out of the vet to....well....a cat that is willing to let the vet check him out. Not perfect but at least manageable. |
| Thanks everyone for the input. I am not sure why Frank has such an aversion to the car. It may have been the 3.5 hour trip from the breeder when he was 8 weeks in which he vomitted twice. Ever since then I would say the trips in the car have been for fun stuff rather than not fun (ie., puppy classes, going to social events & even going to a restaurant where you can bring your dog along). I even started giving him a small bowl of whipped cream to associate the car with this car only special sweet treat. That worked for a couple of times but then he would have no parts of it. I will try to train him over again with the slow build up to get back into the car but I am sure we'll be back to square one once he's actually in the car a few times again.
Hopefully the rescue remedy will help. I really do enjoy bringing him along with us in the car but I hate to put him through all the anxiety. He doesn't go berzerk in the car when we put him in it, but when he sees us going towards our driveway he won't budge. He drools a lot and he's had a few vomitting episodes. I can just tell he doesn't like it. |
| Frank is so adorable... when do we get to see new pics?
Good luck with car- re-training... my first oes loved car rides, and she also loved to occasionally bolt out the door and take off down the street, so whenver she decided she was going to go for a tour around the neighborhood I would loudly open and close the car door and yell "Car ride Mic!" and she would come barrelling out of wherever she was and jump right in the car. Then I would take her for a quick ride to the store or the the park, and take her back home, just so I wouldn't ruin my capture trick by turning car rides into a punishment! |
Have you tried administering it under the tongue? It is supposed to absorb into the system faster ...  |
| Where is the restaurant that you can take your dog to? |
| I'm hoping I can take the time after the 4th of July to post a bunch new pictures up. Sorry it's been taking so long, my clients have been swamping me.
The restaurant is in Philly - Northern Liberties section, North Third on 3rd Street. It's pretty much a little corner neighborhood place where they don't discourage the locals from bringing their dogs in. They don't advertise it. |
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