Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Paula, I'm so sorry about Max and Sasha. I wish I could give you a hug right now. I'm having the same situation. Our chihuahua, Maverick, died in his sleep and I found him the morning of Dec. 20. Our rat terrier, Myles, has been severely depressed ever since. This weekend I'm going to my health food store to look for Rescue Remedy. The people on one of my doggy mailing groups suggested it. I'm so afraid Myles is going to give up just like Max did. I hope your other two dogs are doing just fine. It's so hard to lose a pet, and it's especially difficult at Christmastime. To lose two at once is almost more than a pet owner can stand. Peace to you, jaime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Thanx. The other dogs are still looking for Max. The cats are driving me nuts because they can't find him either. At least 2 or 3 times a day I find myself at the door, holding it because I swore I heard Sasha scratching to be let back in. A few times I swore I heard the jingle of the tags on Max's collar. He slept with my son and would stay in bed under the covers when Joe left for work and would finally come downstairs when DH comes home for lunch (his job is only 4 miles away) because he knew he's get the scraps. Neither one of them made much noise but the house seems so quiet with out them - especially when Joe comes home from work. Max always heard his car coming by time Joe was almost to the neighbors house (we're on a dead end dirt road out in the country - road is almost a mile long but only has 4 houses on it and we're the last house) and started his silly sounding bark. Last night Joe scared me half to death when he came home. I didn't hear him pull in and didn't know he was there or inn the house until I walked into the dining room and he was standing there. Just before Christmas, when we knew we were going to loose Max soon, my oldest son saw how upset I was, and he asked if I wanted him to get me a puppy. Told him thanks for the offer but maybe later, it's too soon for me think about nother pet of any kind. For me, it was enough that he made the offer. Paula ........in Michigan Coming soon Farm Fresh Soaps & Candles - Brian Jacobs oils Saturday, January 01, 2005 2:04 AM Rat Terriers Grieving Paula, I'm so sorry about Max and Sasha. I wish I could give you a hug right now. I'm having the same situation. Our chihuahua, Maverick, died in his sleep and I found him the morning of Dec. 20. Our rat terrier, Myles, has been severely depressed ever since. This weekend I'm going to my health food store to look for Rescue Remedy. The people on one of my doggy mailing groups suggested it. I'm so afraid Myles is going to give up just like Max did. I hope your other two dogs are doing just fine. It's so hard to lose a pet, and it's especially difficult at Christmastime. To lose two at once is almost more than a pet owner can stand. Peace to you, jaime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Hi, Jaime, I am so sorry to hear that your rat terrier is so depressed. This is a normal reaction known as the grieving process in animals, as you know...I have experienced this with a number of my pets throughout my life and here are some things I have done and used that have worked: First, yes, Rescue Remedy is great for anxiety. In your rat terrier's case, it would be best to use it in his water every day...best to give him clean water with new Rescue Remedy drops in it...the drops can also be used in your dog's mouth in addition to the water use... Second, I have used another flower essence product which has been developed by a woman, Mary Ann Simonds, for horses, and, now is used by many vets for cats and dogs. The one I use acts more deeply within the body system and it balances weak energy which can be caused by grief. It is called Healing Blend by Natural Vibrations by Toklat Originals. If your vet does not have it (around $18.00), then, email me back and I will try to find a phone # for you. This Healing Blend should be added to clean water two times per day (morning and night) and can be used longterm. Third, If after using one or both of the above products (if you choose the Healing Blend daily in water, you can use the Rescue Remedy as drops in the mouth of your pet in extreme conditions) and you see some positive changes in him, then, it is wise to obtain another dog as a companion, preferably, a young dog or even a puppy. A puppy will arouse the rat terrier's parenting 'needs' and will start taking care of the puppy. I have tried this method a few times and it works, also, with cats... Fourth, After using RR and/or the Healing Blend and once you start seeing any positive changes in your dog, like maybe after 3 days, then, take him for walks every day. My acupuncturist did this with her dog this last summer after her older dog died. It worked wonders. The long walks gave her older dog a new focus in his life and something to do. Dogs need this. Fifth, Gentle full body massages on your grieving dog will help him emotionally and physically. Do this every day....it will make you feel wonderful, too, in helping your dog in a very loving way... That's it for now...please let us know how he does...how old is he? I had a rat terrier when I was a teenager. We got her as a puppy and named her Lady. She sure was a little lady, and, feisty! Rat Terriers are a wonderful breed! AiMeE Message: 2 Fri, 31 Dec 2004 23:04:38 -0800 " Brian Jacobs " <jacobs.fam Rat Terriers Grieving Paula, I'm so sorry about Max and Sasha. I wish I could give you a hug right now. I'm having the same situation. Our chihuahua, Maverick, died in his sleep and I found him the morning of Dec. 20. Our rat terrier, Myles, has been severely depressed ever since. This weekend I'm going to my health food store to look for Rescue Remedy. The people on one of my doggy mailing groups suggested it. I'm so afraid Myles is going to give up just like Max did. I hope your other two dogs are doing just fine. It's so hard to lose a pet, and it's especially difficult at Christmastime. To lose two at once is almost more than a pet owner can stand. Peace to you, jaime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 AiMeE, Thanks so much for your advice. Myles turned 12 on Christmas Eve. He's never lived without other dogs, so we're discussing the possibility of a new one. My husband keeps reminding me that we've been saying for years that we won't be replacing our pets as they die. We've always had lots and LOTS of animals--of practically every species--but now I'm working full-time and we only have one child left at home (and he'll be gone in a few months) so there just aren't enough humans to care for them all anymore. So I'm somewhat torn about getting another dog. I do believe it will help Myles, though, so I've been checking with rescue groups and local people who have dogs or puppies available. We have a tentative arrangement to go look at a rat terrier tonight, in fact. I confess I'm excited ;O) Myles was really worrying me these past 12 days. Today he's perked up slightly, so hopefully he's starting to come out of it. It'll be hard when I go back to work after the holidays, though, because he's never been alone before. A new companion may be a necessity rather than a choice. I also wanted to tell you that I took your ideas to heart and just finished giving him a full-body massage. How he's stretched out nearly comatose on the floor! He's one relaxed little fellow at the moment. <G> jaime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 > Myles was really worrying me these past 12 days. Today he's perked up > slightly, so hopefully he's starting to come out of it. It'll be hard when > I go back to work after the holidays, though, because he's never been > alone before. A new companion may be a necessity rather than a > choice....jaime ----------------------- Hello jaime, In my long lifetime I have lost many companions and the remaining one has always taken 3 weeks to go through the grieving process. I have never tried to shorten this period as I think it necessary and wholesome to go through this process in the same way as it is for humans. All I do is to give companionship and lots of love so they don't feel so alone (the massage idea is totally lovely!). I do feel that if you have to go out to work and leave Myles behind then a new companion is vital as dogs are pack animals and to be alone is torture for them. Good luck with your bereft little friend and I'm sure that you will be mutually supportive during this sad time. Nerys Natural Skincare on-line workshops www.neryspurchon.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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