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Might be useful for some..
Cin, my 14 mth old weimaraner cut her foot very badly Thursday b4 last whilst running across a freshly ploughed field. - flint is a big problem around here and she had a nigh on 2'' slice hanging off from her pad and into her leg, which of course meant urgent veterinary treatment. She was anaesthetised, stitched and sent home with anti biotics and instructions not to be walked until further notice. If any of you know what its like to live with an exceedingly high drive dog that's not allowed walks??? She's not ill or in any particular pain, just must keep all stress & weight off her foot. She's back to the vets on Tuesday and hopefully then she will be able to loose the bandaging, 12 days after her accident. Worried about how we would cope (her without her 2 hour run and us with a peeved off weim wanting a 2 hour run, I sought a little advice on the best herbal treatments that would be gentle enuff to not hurt her but might have enuff effect to calm her. We discovered valerian root capsules - natures sleeping pill - for humans the rec. dosage takes into account the fact that people might want to drive or operate machinery - for dogs, without any side effects or chemical toxicity, you can calm your dog. I searched and search and founds nothing to say it was in anyway unsafe to use except for it makes you sleepy. Ideal for a high octane dog who's not allowed to run. Now, morally, I figure there are implications and some might read this and think they can knock their dog out and escape walkies - I hope to think not though. I've posted this cos it really has been a bit of a wonder-discover under cin's circumstance and on realising this, I would maybe keep some in stock for difficult times - eg, I get caught in a position whereby untypically, I had to leave her for more than a couple of hours. I can also see it as being especially useful in circumstances of a dog suffering S/A or getting used to anew routine -eg. getting a dog used to being left at a time when it hasn't been b4. Hope this is useful - Diana -- Cindy's web site http://cindy-incidentally.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk |
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On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:49:28 +0100, "Diana"
wrote: We discovered valerian root capsules - natures sleeping pill - for humans the rec. dosage takes into account the fact that people might want to drive or operate machinery - for dogs, without any side effects or chemical toxicity, you can calm your dog. oh my. first of all, valerian is a chemical. it most certainly *does* have a toxicity level. symptoms of overdose in humans may include weak heartbeat, light-headedness, blurred vision, stomach cramping, chest tightness, hand tremor, and paralysis. secondly, i don't believe for a minute that it has no side effects in dogs. in humans, it can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and, more importantly, it can affect cardiac rhythms. I searched and search and founds nothing to say it was in anyway unsafe to use except for it makes you sleepy. Ideal for a high octane dog who's not allowed to run. apparently, you didn't search very thoroughly. i found the above info in the first Google hit when searching for valerian + "side effects". if it were me, i wouldn't be comfortable giving it to my dogs. -- shelly (perfectly foul wench) and elliott & harriet http://home.bluemarble.net/~scouvrette http://photos.yahoo.com/scouvrette The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. -- Albert Einstein |
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On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:49:28 +0100, "Diana"
wrote: We discovered valerian root capsules - natures sleeping pill - for humans the rec. dosage takes into account the fact that people might want to drive or operate machinery - for dogs, without any side effects or chemical toxicity, you can calm your dog. oh my. first of all, valerian is a chemical. it most certainly *does* have a toxicity level. symptoms of overdose in humans may include weak heartbeat, light-headedness, blurred vision, stomach cramping, chest tightness, hand tremor, and paralysis. secondly, i don't believe for a minute that it has no side effects in dogs. in humans, it can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and, more importantly, it can affect cardiac rhythms. I searched and search and founds nothing to say it was in anyway unsafe to use except for it makes you sleepy. Ideal for a high octane dog who's not allowed to run. apparently, you didn't search very thoroughly. i found the above info in the first Google hit when searching for valerian + "side effects". if it were me, i wouldn't be comfortable giving it to my dogs. -- shelly (perfectly foul wench) and elliott & harriet http://home.bluemarble.net/~scouvrette http://photos.yahoo.com/scouvrette The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. -- Albert Einstein |
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On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:49:28 +0100, "Diana"
wrote: We discovered valerian root capsules - natures sleeping pill - for humans the rec. dosage takes into account the fact that people might want to drive or operate machinery - for dogs, without any side effects or chemical toxicity, you can calm your dog. oh my. first of all, valerian is a chemical. it most certainly *does* have a toxicity level. symptoms of overdose in humans may include weak heartbeat, light-headedness, blurred vision, stomach cramping, chest tightness, hand tremor, and paralysis. secondly, i don't believe for a minute that it has no side effects in dogs. in humans, it can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and, more importantly, it can affect cardiac rhythms. I searched and search and founds nothing to say it was in anyway unsafe to use except for it makes you sleepy. Ideal for a high octane dog who's not allowed to run. apparently, you didn't search very thoroughly. i found the above info in the first Google hit when searching for valerian + "side effects". if it were me, i wouldn't be comfortable giving it to my dogs. -- shelly (perfectly foul wench) and elliott & harriet http://home.bluemarble.net/~scouvrette http://photos.yahoo.com/scouvrette The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. -- Albert Einstein |
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On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:49:28 +0100, "Diana"
wrote: We discovered valerian root capsules - natures sleeping pill - for humans the rec. dosage takes into account the fact that people might want to drive or operate machinery - for dogs, without any side effects or chemical toxicity, you can calm your dog. oh my. first of all, valerian is a chemical. it most certainly *does* have a toxicity level. symptoms of overdose in humans may include weak heartbeat, light-headedness, blurred vision, stomach cramping, chest tightness, hand tremor, and paralysis. secondly, i don't believe for a minute that it has no side effects in dogs. in humans, it can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and, more importantly, it can affect cardiac rhythms. I searched and search and founds nothing to say it was in anyway unsafe to use except for it makes you sleepy. Ideal for a high octane dog who's not allowed to run. apparently, you didn't search very thoroughly. i found the above info in the first Google hit when searching for valerian + "side effects". if it were me, i wouldn't be comfortable giving it to my dogs. -- shelly (perfectly foul wench) and elliott & harriet http://home.bluemarble.net/~scouvrette http://photos.yahoo.com/scouvrette The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. -- Albert Einstein |
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On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:49:28 +0100, "Diana"
wrote: We discovered valerian root capsules - natures sleeping pill - for humans the rec. dosage takes into account the fact that people might want to drive or operate machinery - for dogs, without any side effects or chemical toxicity, you can calm your dog. oh my. first of all, valerian is a chemical. it most certainly *does* have a toxicity level. symptoms of overdose in humans may include weak heartbeat, light-headedness, blurred vision, stomach cramping, chest tightness, hand tremor, and paralysis. secondly, i don't believe for a minute that it has no side effects in dogs. in humans, it can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and, more importantly, it can affect cardiac rhythms. I searched and search and founds nothing to say it was in anyway unsafe to use except for it makes you sleepy. Ideal for a high octane dog who's not allowed to run. apparently, you didn't search very thoroughly. i found the above info in the first Google hit when searching for valerian + "side effects". if it were me, i wouldn't be comfortable giving it to my dogs. -- shelly (perfectly foul wench) and elliott & harriet http://home.bluemarble.net/~scouvrette http://photos.yahoo.com/scouvrette The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. -- Albert Einstein |
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On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:49:28 +0100, "Diana"
wrote: We discovered valerian root capsules - natures sleeping pill - for humans the rec. dosage takes into account the fact that people might want to drive or operate machinery - for dogs, without any side effects or chemical toxicity, you can calm your dog. oh my. first of all, valerian is a chemical. it most certainly *does* have a toxicity level. symptoms of overdose in humans may include weak heartbeat, light-headedness, blurred vision, stomach cramping, chest tightness, hand tremor, and paralysis. secondly, i don't believe for a minute that it has no side effects in dogs. in humans, it can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and, more importantly, it can affect cardiac rhythms. I searched and search and founds nothing to say it was in anyway unsafe to use except for it makes you sleepy. Ideal for a high octane dog who's not allowed to run. apparently, you didn't search very thoroughly. i found the above info in the first Google hit when searching for valerian + "side effects". if it were me, i wouldn't be comfortable giving it to my dogs. -- shelly (perfectly foul wench) and elliott & harriet http://home.bluemarble.net/~scouvrette http://photos.yahoo.com/scouvrette The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. -- Albert Einstein |
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"Diana" wrote:
Hope this is useful - It certainly is to me! I'm very open to alternative health methods, and I used to study and sell herbal remedies. I've often wondered if valerian root and/or skullcap could be used for dogs with SA or other issues like storm phobia. As for your dog's paw... ohmigosh, a 14 month old weim - I can't imagine! :} I got an idea I'll admit I haven't thought through yet, but I'll throw it out anyway - put that leg in a sling so she can walk around 3-legged. Not all the time, because I imagine it would put too much stress on muscles not used to holding her up that way. But maybe for a short walk. Canine Action Dog Trainer http://www.canineaction.com My Kids, My Students, My Life: http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html |
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"Diana" wrote:
Hope this is useful - It certainly is to me! I'm very open to alternative health methods, and I used to study and sell herbal remedies. I've often wondered if valerian root and/or skullcap could be used for dogs with SA or other issues like storm phobia. As for your dog's paw... ohmigosh, a 14 month old weim - I can't imagine! :} I got an idea I'll admit I haven't thought through yet, but I'll throw it out anyway - put that leg in a sling so she can walk around 3-legged. Not all the time, because I imagine it would put too much stress on muscles not used to holding her up that way. But maybe for a short walk. Canine Action Dog Trainer http://www.canineaction.com My Kids, My Students, My Life: http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html |
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