Bar and Bob
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Hi, sorry if this has been done before, I didnt find much on searching for similar situations. Sorry, its a bit long.
We have a hyperactive Cocker spaniel who needs to be kept calm for 6-8 weeks following surgery to pin a broken front leg.
Following the initial surgery we were given ACP which works but I am concerned about giving this long term (effect on kidneys etc). Due to complications he was referred to a specialist and they sent him home with Calmex following further surgery. This doesnt seem to have much effect, if any. I spoke to the specialist vet who said we could increase the dose (currently 1 capsule every 12 hours). I will be trying this but its not readily available local to me (only by internet).
Prior to his accident he had at least 1 hours exercise a day, including time off lead and was still very energetic. Whilst I dont want to drug him up, especially with anything that may cause other long term issues, I dont want him jumping about and undoing all the surgeons hard (and expensive!) work. It is also complicated by the fact that I am 34 weeks pregnant and am getting a bit less able to manage his boisterousness.
He is currently fed a mainly Raw diet in the evening with a couple of handfuls of PaH Wainwrights light for breakfast (he isnt fat but I dont want him to put weight on whilst exercise is restricted). I have marginally reduced the total amounts. For treats he often has a bone from the butchers (with rations reduced accordingly).
I have had a look for alternatives such as Serene-UM or Zylkene but have found the reviews to be mixed on effectiveness. Does anyone have any other suggestions or a rave review for those already mentioned?
I am taking him to the original vets for a follow up on Wednesday so will obviously ask them too.
A bottle of wine for reading - as I can't drink it at the moment
We have a hyperactive Cocker spaniel who needs to be kept calm for 6-8 weeks following surgery to pin a broken front leg.
Following the initial surgery we were given ACP which works but I am concerned about giving this long term (effect on kidneys etc). Due to complications he was referred to a specialist and they sent him home with Calmex following further surgery. This doesnt seem to have much effect, if any. I spoke to the specialist vet who said we could increase the dose (currently 1 capsule every 12 hours). I will be trying this but its not readily available local to me (only by internet).
Prior to his accident he had at least 1 hours exercise a day, including time off lead and was still very energetic. Whilst I dont want to drug him up, especially with anything that may cause other long term issues, I dont want him jumping about and undoing all the surgeons hard (and expensive!) work. It is also complicated by the fact that I am 34 weeks pregnant and am getting a bit less able to manage his boisterousness.
He is currently fed a mainly Raw diet in the evening with a couple of handfuls of PaH Wainwrights light for breakfast (he isnt fat but I dont want him to put weight on whilst exercise is restricted). I have marginally reduced the total amounts. For treats he often has a bone from the butchers (with rations reduced accordingly).
I have had a look for alternatives such as Serene-UM or Zylkene but have found the reviews to be mixed on effectiveness. Does anyone have any other suggestions or a rave review for those already mentioned?
I am taking him to the original vets for a follow up on Wednesday so will obviously ask them too.
A bottle of wine for reading - as I can't drink it at the moment
