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Has anyone ever heard of or used HomeoPet Travel Anxiety drops?
My puppy has been extremely anxious in the car, and we've been trying everything. He screams and cries from the minute the engine is turned on, until the second we turn it off. We take him on plenty of car rides, crated him in the car etc. and the only time he will ever be quiet is if he has a treat to chew on, which gets somewhat unhealthy at a point (I can't keep letting him wolf down 10 treats for a 5 minute car ride!) So today, I went to Bark & Fitz and they gave me these drops to try, I mentioned the name above. They are all natural homeopathic, but I'm still somewhat skeptical about them.
If you have ever used these drops or have heard of them and can give me any information, good or bad, that would be really helpful! Or, if you have any other tips on calming my puppy in the car and to stop him from shrieking, that would be great. Thanks!
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Well I have heard people using it for dogs at dog shows that were very nervous. For every person that got it to work, There is one person that it did nothing for.So I guess the best thing I can tell you is that it works for some dogs and the only way you are going to find out if it does, you just have to give it a try. I wish you the best and hope you find something that works.
Seth
answered on 5/30/11.
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I highly recommend HomeoPet Travel Anxiety drops. HomeoPet products are great. I also recommend Cedar Bear Naturals. This product of their's would also be good -
www.cedarbear.com
Ginger is good for calming a dog down. Lavender and peppermint oil really helps calm a dog down. I've used peppermint oil and lavender oil on my dogs before to calm them down and it works great. Drop a couple drops of peppermint or lavender oil on your dogs coat and rub all into the coat except the face and sensitive areas.
Howard
answered on 5/30/11.
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Oh dear, your puppy is a fibber!
When a dog is anxious, they won't eat. They just CAN'T eat while nervous, upset, afraid.
Because he isn't anxious, the drops won't do a thing (They don't work without training anyway).
He is VERY excited, and you are rewarding it, which makes it worse.
I suggest you switch the treats for a nice, real beef bone, Antler, or similar chew toy.
Pick a cool time of day, park in the shade, put in ear plugs and begin training. Crate or harness him so he can't get loose. Give him the chew. Start the car. If he screams, take the chew and get out of the car. When he stops, get back in and return the chew. Expect he may have a fit for 15-30 min the first time, less the 2nd time, etc. It may take dozens of times before he gets it. He may try to nip you the 2nd time you remove the chew.
He'll throw a tantrum any toddler would be proud of. Success is up to you, if you cave, he will know he's got you and will get worse
Pepper
answered on 5/31/11.
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My dog was phobic. So we made car rides a reqrd for good behaviour, even just taking him around the block from time to po time. Make a car ride into a reward!
Walk him neer streets to help his fear of the sounds/and load sounds./I tried bvetcalm producks for years. Even as drops can help/ I found bing calm/never yelling at him for not wanting to go car/stressful for me/this h would sence. You can get him moreor less over his fears.Oh & if his favrite rawhide schew helps /or any chew toys to south him/even a kong with treat init/ let him have it. OH and always use a dog Seat Belt! He can get just as hurt as anyone or killed, flying oiut a wndow. Calm music in car can also be more relaxing. Try tirying dog out before an rides! Long walks, to much play. Then calm him down. Dogs love to be massaged too!
Maxwell ( Max)
answered on 6/14/11.
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