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  1. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    Thanks very much David. I hope you have a great Easter too x
  2. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    The Zylkene didnt have an effect whatsoever! Thanks for the advice on the long term use of this product. I will chat to the vet about that. I am using the Dorwest brand which is vet approved x Hi David, I have never been a big believer in herbal medicine tho im inclined to change my mind now...
  3. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    David, I have had a result!!!!!! Somebody suggested i try SCULLCAP AND VALERIAN tablets. After virtually exhausting every avenue for Baxter I was really downhearted but low and behold these have been nothing short of a "MIRACLE" I really appreciate your offer to chat tho very much
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    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    Hi David, Thankyou for your post. I appreciate your help. The situation is complex and i do think i will need professional help now. The noises that Baxter fears are not loud and its only within our home when the neighbours make a small noise and that can be from early morning until midnight...
  5. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    Thanks for that advice. Il try that when the noises happen x
  6. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    Thank you very much for the links.I am def going to have a look at them x The tablet work by increasing seratonin in the brain which should help calm him down. On day 2 and he is at times a little better but il give them a week and see how things are x
  7. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    I am feeling fairly optimistic about zylkene as after only his 1st tablet we actually got a couple hours where baxter was relaxed and it takes a few days for the product to build up in the system so fingers crossed x
  8. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    Hi everyone, My vet got back to me yesterday evening and we are going to try ZYLKENE tablets. A natural calming product that seems to have good results. We have a good relationship with our vet and trust him so when he said if these dont work and the only other option would be tranquillisers i...
  9. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    Hi Wendy, Yes i have a DAP plugged in but to no avail sadly x
  10. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    I love my dogs soooooo much and i try so hard not to react to his distress as i know they feed off us. The poor lad is exhausted as hes constantly listening out. I do try to distract him with a game of toys but nothing. I am waiting for my vet to call me back and i will take it from there. I...
  11. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    We try to ignore his behaviour tho when he throws himself across me its not always easy!!!!
  12. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    Hi Chris, All my dogs have been crate trained tho after puppyhood i abandoned them. I could try to reintroduce a crate tho with the way he is im not sure about it.I can borrow a crate just to see if it helps and if so then go ahead and buy one. I do appreciate your help and advice thank you x
  13. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    HI guys, I think you are right and the 1st stop will be a chat with the vet. He does like to go and hide under our duvet when hes upset. Thats his little haven!
  14. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    Hi Chris, Thankyou for taking the time to reply to my post. I think you are right about specialist help. Baxter is sat with me now and his heart is racing with the noises from downstairs even tho they are minimal. At this rate i fear for his health
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    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    Hi Anna, Thankyou for liking Baxter! He was regurgitating his food for a few weeks and nothing seemed to help and became dehydrated. Hes had various tests and he has been diagnosed with an ulcer at the opening to his stomach. I think all this has started because he was so distraught all those...
  16. K

    My dog is scared of the slightest of sounds - advice needed

    In september last year my 8yr old springer x whippet spent 8 days in the vet on a drip. Hes fine now but since coming home he is so so stressed over the slightest noise esp from neighbours (we live in a block of flats) If they close a door, even gently we can hardly hear it but he just wants to...
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