Re: [pyrnet] Re: Sleepless nights

["James Bratvold" <jbratvold@telus.net>]

What is Rescue Remedy?  There are times when our Pry needs something to calm
her down other than spending the night outside.

Re something soft to sleep on.  We keep trying to find something she will
enjoy indoors- even a special orthopedic mat for dogs.  She prefers the
carpet.  When outside she often chooses to lie on the cement patio or the
paved driveway.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Brescher" <carol@pyr.uniflex.net>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 6:45 AM
Subject: [pyrnet] Re: Sleepless nights


> Marcia,
>
> Congratulations on having a 13 yo Pyr. I love these old guys who have
> been around so long they are part and parcel of your family.
>
> We had a similar problem with our Patou as he got older. He would
> not want to come in on the cold nights. This is a dangerous situation
> for an older dog since they begin to loose their ability to control their
> body temps, and can suffer unduly with excessive heat or cold. At
> the same time, according to my vet, the cold seems to give some
> relief to their arthritis. She is probably trying to go outside where she
> probably feels better, and where she may have softer ground than
> whatever is on your floor in the house.
>
> You cannot let her stay outside overnight, especially with winter coming.
> I would try to put her in one of the cooler rooms of your house, but
> not so cold that it would chill her. I would also try giving her a soft
> plush bed to sleep on if she wants, and scheduling her meds for the
> arthritis (if you can) so that they take effect in the early evening. I
would
> also
> try some massage in the early evening, especially if the area with
arthritis is
> localized and can be easily manipulated.
>
> If she really gets agitated when you won't let her out, you also may want
> to try some Rescue Remedy to help her calm down.
>
> But whatever you do, do not give in to her wish to spend overnight
> outside. It is just too risky.
>
> Regards,
>
> Carol
> carol@naturaldogfood.com
>
>
> >
> > Does anyone have any suggestions for dealing with a senior pyr (13) who
=
> > no longer wants to sleep at night or stay indoors at night?  We are =
> > getting exhausted!!  Although our pyr has always stayed indoors at =
> > night, in the past six months she has become very restless to the point
=
> > of being destructive indoors at night.  While we were able to tie her up
=
> > outside during the summer, now that the rainy season is upon us, that =
> > really isn't an option.  She absolutely hates being confined in a =
> > kennel.
>
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