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« on: June 03, 2008, 11:05:48 AM » |
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I was reading about rescue remedy and I asked my vet about it. She has heard of it and said it seemed to work for some but not all. I am looking for the concentration and how much to give. I looked it up and there is a lot of different information as to how to give it and how much. I know people here have used it and someone mentioned tea also?
The background, she is a basketcase when anyone come in our place. I want to get new windows and the man came to measure, poor Socks was so afraid she hid in the closet for 6 hours, how is she going to live with people actually taking the windows out (2day job). Last year when I had the a/c replaced she had the bad episode of breathing and was in the hospital for 3 days. This is when we found the lump in her throat which lead to the brain tumor discovery. I digress but I believe the lump was there for a while but her breathing got bad because she was upset.
Anyway I need something to calm her. I will most likely have to take her in and board her at my vet for the day.
Help!
Judy
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catbird
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2008, 11:13:47 AM » |
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ranger--here is how my vet suggested to use the Rescue Remedy (I have a cat who is a basket case about vet visits):
A couple of days before the anticipated stress event, start putting 2 drops RR in each water bowl every time you change the water.
Right before the stress event (when getting the cat in the carrier in my case), rub a little bit of the RR on her ears, or spray the carrier with the RR spray.
Continue in the water for at least half a day after the stress event is over.
HTH. I know there are many other ways to use it. Warning: Don't try to give it to your cat "straight" without mixing in water or something. It tastes terrible.
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« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2008, 11:17:27 AM » |
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Haven't had much luck with rescue remedy here. When I put the drops in their water, they won't drink the water. I've tried putting a drop on Jess' ear (to calm him down so he doesn't beat up anybody . . .) and it hasn't made much difference.
I have remodeling going on right now and my cats are all under my bed. They will come out at night, but I figured I'd just leave them be where they feel somewhat safe.
Good luck finding some way for Socks to deal with the new windows!
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catbird
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« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2008, 11:20:19 AM » |
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The water trick works for 4 of my 5 cats. (Suspicious Cameo the hurricane survivor won't touch the water that has the RR in it, either.)
It does seem to help my more easily freaked-out cats handle vet visits a bit better, but doesn't completely take away the fear. I think only tranquilizers would do that.
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Arlo
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« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2008, 11:22:48 AM » |
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Sometimes Feliway diffusers can help. I got one when I had a foster cat being retrained to use the litter box. I was told it might help. Instead it mellowed Chow (the flaky feral cat) out.
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ranger
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« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2008, 02:05:12 PM » |
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Arlo I read about that too (and about Chow) Socks is a former feral.
Catbird & Catmom have you tried putting a few drops behind the ear, I'm not crazy about messing with her water. Also where do I buy it and is there different strengths?
Thanks
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catbird
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« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2008, 02:08:21 PM » |
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I have done the ear application, but I don't think it works as well as in the water (if you can get them to drink it.)
I know of only one strength, but could be wrong.
My vet sells RR, and that's where I get it, but it is also sold in natural foods stores and similar places.
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« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2008, 04:10:10 PM » |
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I use RR for Kaffe and it works well for him just rubbed on the inner side of the ears --- one drop on each ear... calms him down for vet visits and on those occassions when he seems to go "hyper" (from spotting a strange cat or racoon or some such critter). For Cato, I have to syringe 2 drops in 3ml water directly into his mouth for the RR to work - maybe becuase he has so much hair on his ears  ... |
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