Are 2 Better Than 1?

[GriffinsMom]

Has anyone had any luck with natural/herbal remedies? I was at Pet Smart today and saw some natural pills to give dogs for anxiety. The technician at the in-house veterinary clinic wasn't much help - figured I might as well ask all of you instead. :D The bottle I was looking at was NaturVet® Quiet Moments™. Anyone ever hear anything about it?

[dash]

Dash took about a year to get completely housebroken. Many times he would pee as soon as we walked away. We restricted food and water. He only gets 2 hours to eat/drink at night and that's it.

We tried turning the radio on, DAP, the TV anything. Nothing helped. The vet recommended strict routine with him so he knew what to expect. We also give treats to go in the his crate/run.

We did get another dog as well. It really helped him as long as they are together.

I understand this will take patience. Best of luck to you!

[jys1011]

I haven't heard of the pills but I have heard of the Homeo Anti Anxiety drops. I have used this & I think it helps but I can't really prove it :)

[GriffinsMom]

Just spoke with my vet and she agrees that it's separation anxiety. She's giving me some Clomicalm and we'll see how that goes. Thanks for everyone input! I'm really hoping that a few weeks on meds will help put him back on track again. I'll keep you posted!

[tanza]

I hope that it helps….. and it might be a bit before you try to wean him off the meds....

[GriffinsMom]

Just an update…Griffin has been on 20mg of Colmicalm for about two weeks now and it's making a difference. I was doubtful that it was going to work for the first week because he was still having accidents, but this week we've had 3 out of 4 days with NO accidents when we leave him! We're still doing all the same behavioral things (leaving the TV on, lots of exercise, limiting water, DAP pheromone plug-in, leaving a stuffed kong with him when we leave, etc.) - I think the meds are what he really needed to give him that extra push. The best thing is that the meds haven't affected his personality, so he's the same goofy basenji that we love! Just wanted to pass along some good news and progress about Griffin - for once!

[tanza]

That is great to hear!!!!

[Quercus]

Yay! Glad to hear it is helping.

[pelican]

Clomicalm didn't work for Zorro. The vet told me that there is now a cannine approved version of Prozac coming on the market. I think I am going to hold off on that.

[Nano]

Get a second dog who's NOT a basenji. Some nice, calm, older mutt of the opposite sex. Larger than the basenji, too. Lavish attention on the big dog for her good behaviour, and the little one will try to emulate it. We've had that arrangement with two wicked basenjis, both of whom loved their big mutt girlfriends and learned from them.