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Annabelle Lea

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Barked: Thu Oct 18, '07 6:11am PST 
Annie is terrified of storms, but also goes a little crazy if it even rains, with no thunder boomers.
Right now I am giving her a pill, that my vet gives me.
The problem is that it knocks her out, she sleeps all day!
I worry about this. But she gets so agitated, that I am afraid she will hurt herself.
Samantha

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Barked: Thu Oct 18, '07 11:52am PST 
You should try paw mailing Pixie's mom. She works for a vet. She's a member on the site. She might have some suggestions. I'll do some research as well. Hang in there Annie if we all put our heads together we're bound to come up with something.

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Samantha

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Barked: Thu Oct 18, '07 11:59am PST 
I found this on the website: www.veterinarypartner.com
in the Behavior tab. There are some suggestions of things to do before there is even a storm, let me know if it helps. I'll keep looking.

Tips for Dogs Afraid of Thunderstorms


Many dogs are afraid of thunderstorms, and dog owners are often looking for some suggestions on dealing with this problem.

1. Be careful not to comfort your dog in a sympathetic voice when the dog acts afraid. This can make your dog feel even more than there really is something to fear. Instead of a sympathetic voice, use a happy, jolly, playful voice--a hearty voice. This may help give your dog confidence. If you can get your dog to play with you during a storm, that is ideal.

2. Some dogs will need medication to cope with this. Your veterinarian can help there. Also, ask the veterinarian if it would be safe to try Rescue Remedy with your dog. That is not a veterinary medication, but some people report good results from it. Your vet will know if it's okay to try with your dog.

3. Be sure to provide your dog with a safe place to be during storms, and not outside. Many dogs have been lost when they ran from their fenced yards in terror during storms. Your dog may want to rest in a dog crate in a quiet room.

4. Some people also report their dogs do better with some background noise from television or radio, though I've not noticed it made any difference with dogs of my own who were nervous about storms. People also sometimes help these dogs by making an audiotape of thunder noises, and playing it softly, then gradually louder and louder, until the dog gets used to it. That wouldn't fool my dogs, either, but you might want to try it.

I hope you are able to get your dog comfortable about storms. This fear can get worse as a dog ages, until the dog loses hearing. Some dogs will throw up from this fear, and some will break out of houses, crashing through windows or doors. So you do want to help your dog feel better about it.

Date Published: 9/20/2002 12:42:00 PM
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Annabelle Lea

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Barked: Thu Oct 18, '07 12:53pm PST 
Thank you for the suggestions, my bedroom is quite, except for the big thunderstorms, and I do take her there, and shut the door. I hold her if I can, and try to soothe her. But she will not play when she is like this. The vet gives me Acepromazine, but I only give her 1/8 th of a pill, as it makes her sleep a lot. I worry about her being lethargic. I will check the websites and see. I will also contact pixie to see if she has a suggestion. I think she reacts so strongly to it because of her background. Her whole body shakes. You can tell she is terrified. She is a house pup, I would not dream of having her outside! LOL weather or no weather.
Pixie

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Barked: Thu Oct 18, '07 6:15pm PST 
you are probably giving acepromazine- a common aid for thunder-fearers. it is a strong drug with a longer half life then others.

there is a non prescription product called rescue remedy. they have tremendous success with cases like this and definitly has less of a 'knock out' effect

its hard to work on these problems from a behavior standpoint because lets face it- we cant control thunder.
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Kiara Ann

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Barked: Sat Oct 20, '07 12:45pm PST 
http://www.anxietywrap.com/
Annie, have you checked these out? Others cairns have used them and have done well. I can get more info for you if you like.
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Annabelle Lea

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Barked: Sat Oct 20, '07 2:49pm PST 
Sorry I have not been here, for the last couple of days, had a problem to work on, no time! I am sure you can all identify with that.
I will try the Rescue Remedy, and also look at the website you gave me. It is to storm all next week, we need the rain, but it will be hard for poor Annie.

Edited by author Sat Oct 20, '07 2:50pm PST
Geordie

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Barked: Mon Oct 22, '07 9:31pm PST 
Hi Pixie!

Thank you for the suggestions. I wish I had known about these things when my dog, Sam, was alive. As he got older, he became unmanageable from his fear of not just thunder, but wind. He tore up doors and ate chairs and everything. If Geordie develops the same anxieties, I'm glad there is something I can give him to help calm him down.
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Annabelle Lea

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Barked: Tue Oct 23, '07 6:36am PST 
I have worked all this week with Annie, just giving her an eighth of the pill a day. It seems to calm her down some, just enough for me to work with her. I went to the vets yesterday, to get her frontline, and interceptor for the winter months. So I won't have to get out to get it, if the weather turns bad.
I have a question for Pixie please, do they ever have allergic reactions to the plants in Natures remedy? I saw the ingredients, and was wondering about that. Also does anyone know if the aroma therapy works for pups?
Pixie

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Barked: Tue Oct 23, '07 6:46am PST 
as far as rescue remedy- i have never heard of a pet having an allergic reaction, but i'm sure it is possible. if your little one has lots of allergies to begin with i would suggest finding out how much a 1/2 day boarding at your local vet is, and asking them to dose and monitor your pet. reaction typically occur within 4 hours. when we have pets that are known for having vaccine or medication reactions we keep them for observation for about six hours. that way you can try this remedy out without the risk of something happening and not being treated.

i have never heard of aroma therapy for pets, besides the nice smelling shampoos, but i would be interested- it would probably he;lp calm me down too!
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