re: re: re: Re: [pyrnet] Chat: separation anxiety

[merrirfav@icehouse.net]

Thanks for the info on the meds. It is nice to hear about what how other Pyrs respond  :o))
I know that we will have to go to the kennel a lot before we leave. Just to familiarize Emmett with the notion. 
Mer



>
> I really didn't think the Clomicalm was doing anything, but I do think it 
> took the edge off; they didn't act any differently.
> I have used the Ace in several situations with them; they both were mildly 
> tranquilized while recuperating from surgery.
> It really doesn't take much to slow them down; they didn't have to give them 
> more than one pill twice a day to keep them pretty quiet.  They tried more 
> than that, but said it made them too groggy so they cut the dose.
> I think it's fine if you use the lowest dosage that you can get away with.  
> That's why it's a good idea to do a few dry runs before you leave them, so 
> you know about what they need.  They can always give them more if needed.
> I only leave the kennel enough for the time I'll be gone (plus a little 
> extra, in case).  That way, they don't have enough to do any real damage.  
> But my kennel has been very conservative, they would rather not give it if 
> they didn't have to.
> Karen
> 
> 
> I wanted to ask you how the meds worked out when you first used
> them. We have never used meds, and never had to kennel Emmett.
> We will have to for our summer trip. I worry too much. Mel has
> been at the kennel before, but not Emmett. I wanted to leave him
> with my Mom, but she can't take them this summer. The trip will
> be for a week. The vet said to test the med out before we leave,
> but I am worried of how he will act after we are gone. And if
> the kennel ups the meds will the dosages be too much? Can those
> med hurt him?
> Mer
> 
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