Replied by Dogloverinthedesert (Albuquerque, Nm) on 05/12/2010
We had a very, very anxious chihuahua/minipin mix. This became extremely acute a few years ago when we were traveling via car a great deal. She became so anxious from this (18-wheelers passing by, going over bridges, etc.) I hated watching her suffer. I do not know if this will be edited, but the magic cure was the homeopathic Bioplasma (Hyland's brand). It's a combination of 12 Schuessler salts made for humans for headaches and nervous tension. After a week of dosing her before we even got in the car to travel, her symptoms disappeared. I would start her off with 2 tabs and if she was still anxious after about 15 minutes, I'd give her two more. Dosing every 15 minutes like that until the symptoms went away. The dosage for a person says 4 to start and my friends were startled I would start her off (she's 12 lbs) with such a dose. But, she's never had any ill effects at all.
We use it with her now when we have t-storms and very windy days, which aggravates her nervousness.
Replied by Anonymous Dog Steward (Animal Country, Earth) on 11/26/2010
Just wanted to thank Dogloverinthedesert for mentioning that the cell salts remedy that helps dogs with anxiety. Our other dog was always afraid of storms and would lay in the bathroom and shake. Now when there is a storm we give her some Bioplasma and she is calm and will stay with us instead of hiding. Thanks to everyone who contributes to this site with their remedies!Replied by Lisa (Vancouver, Wa) on 01/20/2011
Hey Dogloverinthedesert... Thanks for mentioning the Hyland's Bioplasma & dosage.... My Lhasa freaks during fireworks... I bought that Peteze tabs from the pet store, but they didn't seem to help... It sure would be nice to be able to take her in the car to watch them... Instead of her being stuck at home... People go crazy w/fireworks up here... It's really cool! Thanks again!Replied by Anneh (Burlington, Vt) on 04/23/2011
Please take your dogs inside, at least at night or during a storm. Why do people have dogs and then leave them outside??Replied by Lucy (Green Valley, Az) on 08/08/2011
My Havanese shakes when there are loud cracks of thunder and breathes heavily for about 15 min after. She is a lap dog, lives inside and I hold her while she's in distress, stroking and talking softly to her- Just as I would need if I had the same reaction. She weighs 11 lbs.
Our Pets are our family and we need to look after their special needs just as one would do for another family member in distress.
Lucy
