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EddyTheDog · 09-24-2015, 06:40 AM

Eddy the real dog had her op last week - They replaced a tendon in her back leg with a plastic one...

She was terrible for a few days but now she is livening up again - Anyone with a Jack Russel knows what that means!....

The problem is she can't run, jump around etc for 4 weeks at least - Is there anything to keep her calm - Like doggy valium, preferably something natural though?..

Short of sitting on her I am out of ideas.....

Thanks

Manfap · 09-24-2015, 06:41 AM

sprinkle a bit of dope in her food.

EddyTheDog · 09-24-2015, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Manfap

sprinkle a bit of dope in her food.

lol - I have actually been researching that idea...

CaptainHowdy · 09-24-2015, 07:02 AM

Isn't castration what calms a pet??

EddyTheDog · 09-24-2015, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

Isn't castration what calms a pet??

She was spayed about 7 years ago...

RebelR · 09-24-2015, 07:05 AM

magnesium is a natural calmer. I know that there are supplements that they sell specifically for calming.

aka123 · 09-24-2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

Is there anything to keep her calm

You?

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EddyTheDog · 09-24-2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RebelR

magnesium is a natural calmer. I know that there are supplements that they sell specifically for calming.

Thanks - I will look into that

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L-Pink · 09-24-2015, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

She was spayed about 7 years ago...

Dogs pick up on their environment, maybe you should get neutered and calm the whole house down.

You might want to keep him in a small kennel and make sure he has plenty of things to chew on. This will restrict his movements but allow him to chew off tension.

Relic · 09-24-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

Isn't castration what calms a pet??

The gelding

PR_Glen · 09-24-2015, 07:20 AM

You have to crate him. It sounds horrible but it is the ONLY way to keep them safe from them hurting themselves again, especially with leg injuries. doesn't mean you don't let them out here and there but if you are not with him he will be safer in there until the inflammation goes down. As complicated as fixing a knee injury on a dog is, it is even harder to repair it a second time... and expensive.

EddyTheDog · 09-24-2015, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

Dogs pick up on their environment, maybe you should get neutered and calm the whole house down.

You might want to keep him in a small kennel and make sure he has plenty of things to chew on. This will restrict his movements but allow him to chew off tension.

Worryingly you are not the first person to suggest I should be neutered...

She would go mental shut up somewhere - We did think about a kid's play pen - I just don't think she would cope with it.....

EddyTheDog · 09-24-2015, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PR_Glen

You have to crate him. It sounds horrible but it is the ONLY way to keep them safe from them hurting themselves again, especially with leg injuries. doesn't mean you don't let them out here and there but if you are not with him he will be safer in there until the inflammation goes down. As complicated as fixing a knee injury on a dog is, it is even harder to repair it a second time... and expensive.

I have a feeling you are right - I just hate the idea...

L-Pink · 09-24-2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

Worryingly you are not the first person to suggest I should be neutered...

She would go mental shut up somewhere - We did think about a kid's play pen - I just don't think she would cope with it.....

No, it's YOU who couldn't cope with him being in a kennel/crate.

Dogs adapt, put him in one, take it from room to room as you go, let him out only to go to the bathroom. It's either that or he'll hurt himself and you'll be facing the same problem only you will be out more money and he'll have more to recuperate from.

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EddyTheDog · 09-24-2015, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

No, it's YOU who couldn't cope with him being in a kennel/crate.

Dogs adapt, put him in one close to you, take it from room to room as you go, let him out only to go to the bathroom. It's either that or he'll hurt himself and you'll be facing the same problem only you will be out more money and he'll have more to recuperate from.

OK - We will put her in a cage - I'll take the Valium instead...

L-Pink · 09-24-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

OK - We will put her in a cage - I'll take the Valium instead...

Lol, I called that one correctly didn't I?

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Brat · 09-24-2015, 08:09 AM

Crating is probably the safest bet unfortunately

I had this issue a few months ago when one of my dogs hurt his leg. I felt so bad but it was worth it. He's all better now.

newB · 09-24-2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

OK - We will put her in a cage - I'll take the Valium instead...

Good idea. Drugs don't always have the same effect on animals as they do on people. For instance, valium is given to cats to inhibit their satiety gland, stimulating their appetite.

I assume she has one of those Elizabethan collars to prevent her from chewing on the leg - if it were unwieldy enough it might slow her down a bit. But, Jack Russels (btw, I know a guy named Jack Russel - hearing someone say his name cracks me up every time) being as frenetic as they are, crating her may very likely be your best option.

VikingMan · 09-24-2015, 08:47 AM

Feed the dog some high quality raw beef with some fat on it. He/she will heal much faster. One meal a day replace with the raw beef. Your criminal drug pushing vet will never tell you this info. I am actually shocked that the vet did not prescribe some sedatives.

scuba steve · 09-24-2015, 08:57 AM

xanax works too. my vet does a lot of acl repairs on dogs, he says the crate/med method would prolly be best. what did your vet recommend?

EddyTheDog · 09-24-2015, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by scuba steve

xanax works too. my vet does a lot of acl repairs on dogs, he says the crate/med method would prolly be best. what did your vet recommend?

'Keep her quiet' - I think the general consensus is to get a crate though - Thanks everyone...

MakeMeGrrrrowl · 09-24-2015, 09:41 AM

Try Valerian Root.

2MuchMark · 09-24-2015, 10:00 AM

Don't give your pooch drugs if you can help it. Follow the advice of your vet and if you must give him some doggy downers, make sure your Vet says its the best thing to do.

Elli · 09-24-2015, 11:19 AM

Benadryl is what we gave to our in-law's Jack when she stayed with us and got freaked out with fireworks or her allergies. Benadryl For Dogs | Veterinary Place

pornguy · 09-24-2015, 11:55 AM

St Johns might work but dont know how it would work for a dog.

We have a Chihuahua that had surgery on Monday. Nothing major like that but its been hell cleaning the cut.

michael.kickass · 09-24-2015, 01:20 PM

I'm a cat person.

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