Bachs Rescue remedy - fingers crossed

[babytiger]

Well I went out and bought some today in the hope this will help Mollie over the coming weeks,She was getting herself in such a state last night and that was only 2 firework bangs.
So a couple of drops on her tongue (I think that's enough from what ive read) but does anyone know how long this lasts and do you give it before fireworks start or when :shrug:

 

[seriousrikk]

Our Tippy is fine with fireworks, but we have to use stuff when he travels - rescue remedy is a favourite. When I volunteered at a greyhound rescue we used a it for the more nervous dogs to help them adjust too - it is good stuff

How long it lasts will depend a lot on the dog and their general disposition. For Tippy it generally lasts an hour, although we found a couple of drops made no difference and upped the dose a bit.

Give it before the event for the best effect. If they are not nervous to start with then it will last much longer and work better. Once they are nervous the chances of it working are pretty slim.

Something else we have started using in conjunction with rescue remedy is DAP spray. For fireworks you choose an area - give it a good few squirts about 15 minutes beforehand and just make sure your dog stays in/near that place. You can also get a plug in diffuser that is reportedly even better.

Hope Mollie feels better tonight!

 

[babytiger]

Thanks Richard will keep you up to date as to how she gets on with it

 

[treeman]

Our little fella has been on Mimulus (it's a Bach remedy too) for the last few weeks, It's meant to help combat "fear of unknown things". First few fireworks last week and he seemed considerably calmer than usual. Might be worth a try, but it's meant to help long term as opposed to the short term RR.

 

[Davec223]

Mums dog is so bad that she is prescribed valium by the vet for fireworks, she sits in the corner like a gibbering wreck if she does not take it, she will not eat or drink, I will suggest this to her to see if it works for her.

 

[Shorty]

I've heard four drops from some - So I think it really is whatever suits your dog. How about putting some in the water bowl - that way she can get more, the more she drinks.

If RR doesn't work, there's Zyklene[I think thats right spelling] you can get from vets.

Although we just had to tranq our Grey for storms/fireworks, so not much help there
[poor man used to be SO drugged - but he was horrific otherwise ]

 

[babytiger]

Thats a good idea,I might just put a few drops in her water she loves a drink but until they actually start I will not know. She does get really worked up and she's not a young un any more either.

 

[recrudesce]

my cats sit at the window and watch the fireworks - they love em

 

[Shorty]

Thats a good idea,I might just put a few drops in her water she loves a drink but until they actually start I will not know. She does get really worked up and she's not a young un any more either.

Is it worth maybe asking your vet for a mild sedator/tranq?
Hopefully it won't come to that though and the RR works well for her

EDIT: I know lots of people start giving RR to their dogs a couple days before the event start, so there won't be any harm in giving her some drops a couple times a day now, knowing the FW will prob start tomorrow, I think I'd do that - but again, I guess it's all subjective to individual dogs!

 

[babytiger]

wel I gave her a couple of drops on her tongue and she's just laid on the couch in a rather tranquill state. she is so relaxed tonight,only thing is there is no fireworks

 

[staffitaxi]

Homeopathic Remedies do work better if you can keep them in the dogs system.

Also worth trying are Skullcap and Valerian Tablets, there is no reason why you can't use them in conjunction with each other either.

The vet route really is the last resort. I'm sure they have better drugs than the ACP they used to dish out as ACP is really extreme for firework use if its what is offered.
Don't give extra cuddles when the fireworks are going off. Better to ignore their reaction and pretend that everything is normal.

 

[babytiger]

Well mollie has been a lot better this year thanks to rescue remedy.She still quivered and stuck to me like glue but the panting and getting really distressed went.
So thanks to whoever suggested it to me

 

[Shorty]

That's fab news, really glad it's helped her!

 

[arclight]

Mums dog is so bad that she is prescribed valium by the vet for fireworks, she sits in the corner like a gibbering wreck if she does not take it, she will not eat or drink, I will suggest this to her to see if it works for her.

My previous Lab was as bad as that. Used to distress me seeing it.

Current Lab had his first experience of fireworks over the last 2 nights and he is not bothered. Even went to sleep.
Got him from a gamekeeper who taught the pups not to be gun shy by introducing the noise gradually and from a distance.
Trouble is that once a dog has had a fright it tends to remember it.

 

[ladysue]

Having music or TV on fairly loud helps with fireworks night. I went across the road to babysit a neighbours staffy as he is scared stiff, and left my lab and cat who dont mind them at all.