Has anyone used Bach remedies with their dog?

Question

The vet has just suggested I try Bach remedies for calming a puppy who is anxious in the car and ends up sick on VERY short journeys. Is it worth trying and which one should I use? Or has anyone any other advice. I'm just persevering with short trips.

Answer 1

They use this in the Dogs Trust where i do voluntary work so i'm guessing its good.

They use Bach Rescue Remedy.

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Bach's Rescue Remedy is found to be effective in calming scared dogs and cats (and many rescue animals that are stressed in kennels). It is made of flower essences and will not affect anything other medication that the dog may be on.
Usually you mix four drops in an ounce of water and then give the dog a droper full twice a day.

Answer 2

I don't think Bach flower remedies work. Puppies grow out of car sickness, its a phase they go through. He needs a very short journey every day - just put him in the car without making a fuss, switch off the engine, then just go 20 yards or so.
Make sure he's on a blanket and restrained, offer him a drink every so often.
Don't make a big deal out of it, dogs recover very quickly with some fresh air once the journey's over.
Put him in the car a couple of times a day and go through the routine of starting up but without starting the engine as well. It will help reduce his anxiety. You can also play with him in the car and feed him in there.
Its best to treat the anxiety by re-training.
Once he's old enough drive him somewhere fun like the park, teach him to look forward to getting in the car instead of dreading it.

Answer 3

I have used Bach Rescue Remedie,for chock and distress when travelling a dog.Follow directions on the bottle.
Do not feed the dog before the car journey,sit with the dog on the back seat, with out starting the car,then start the car but don't drive off. Then very short trips.A little every day and we found ginger biscuits helped when things had settled down.

Answer 4

Hi Sammy!!
This is a normal reaction - part of their survival instinct!

If your dog is not used to or does not tolerate car rides, then he is already worked up even BEFORE he arrives at his new destination. EARLY and frequent exposure to car rides can make the transportation aspect a WHOLE lot easier. Dogs (and cats!) quickly learn to HATE car rides if they only go to the vet or to the groomer.

The SAFEST way to travel with your dog is in a crate or with a seatbelt. I like to use the plastic enclosed crates (Vari-Kennel or Furrari, for example), because they contain the hair, dirt, drool, and any accidents that might happen. Seat belts allow a little more freedom, but don't allow the dog to run all over the car. Dog seat belts are sized to fit, and can be found at most pet stores (RC Steele catalog also carries them). Both will protect your dog should you have to stop fast or (God forbid) get into an accident.
Please look : http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/A_Remedy_For_Carsick_Dogs/ - A Remedy For Carsick Dogs
Jason Homan

Answer 5

It works great from people to animals. We've used it for years for our dogs, cats, horses and selves.

Anytime we know the animal is going to be a stressful situation like a vet trip or car trip if they are prone to nerves in the car.

I use the liquid and add a few drops to their water starting a few hours (or the night before) before the trip. You don't see a big change in their behavior, they just relax, and it's natural. I always use it with my dogs before we fly. If you know you are going to be traveling, you may want to not feed your puppy for about an hour before you leave, that way they don't have a full tummy to get upset.

You can get Bach's Rescue Remedy in most grocery and drug stores in the vitamin and supplements section. The box is yellow.

Good luck.

Answer 6

Yes, I have used Rescue Remedy for car sickness and for calming new rescue dogs, with excellent results. There are no side effects. Actually, it was developed for use by humans originally. I have a car sick Great Dane, and have used it for him. This is the only one who has never outgrown his car sickness, but it does reduce his anxiety considerably. I also use it before he goes to the vet, since he is a nervous guy, he is much easier to handle.

Answer 7

My old GSD (sadly not with me now) was terrified of fireworks and I used to put 3 drops of Rescue Remedy on his tongue before the noise started, usually every night for a week, and it worked incredibly well, I have to say I was sceptical before I first used it, but now I keep a bottle in the cupboard at all times, give it a try, it can't do any harm.

Answer 8

I use Bach Rescue Remedy for our 5 year old lab who suffers from seizures. You can see when one is coming, as Marty begins to pant like crazy and his pupils dilate. I run to get the Rescue and put half a dropper under his tongue. You have to hold his mouth closed, but it works well. It reduces the severity of the seizures.

Answer 9

YES!