Has anyone tried chamomile tea as a calming agent for their dogs?
I am thinking of trying it for my dog Luna, who is a bit Hyper.
I have read it can be given as a tea, or you can open the tea
bag and use about a teaspoon of the leaves and mix it with their
food. Anyone heard of doing this? I won't try it if you guys don't think it is a good idea.
Thanks as always
Betty
I have not used this tea, but it sounds like a good idea to try.
Also, have you seen this? http://leerburg.com/72.htm
I know many people who use "Rescue Remedy" and have good success with it.
Let us know how the tea works for you Betty, I am interested in knowing how it works out.
Joyce: Thanks for the link to Rescue Remedy. I have read it is
for emergency use. I am looking for something to use the two
days a week that I work. Luna does not get enough exercise on
those to days and she becomes a "Butt" You know just like the
evergizer bunny she just keeps going and going. Yesterday I
didn't have to work and I took her for a long walk every two
hours she zonked out at 7 pm didn't get up until 5am. I am
looking for somemore comments about the Chamomile before I try it. Will let you know how it works if I try it.
I have never tried chamomile tea but I'm sure it couldn't hurt to try.
Rescue Remedy is supposed to be for fear, not hyperactivity. It is comprised of mostly alcohol as a carrier and tastes very bitter. My dogs (except for one) won't touch it with a ten foot pole and run if they see me pick it up.
Melatonin, a sleep hormone, does appear to calm my nervous pups (but doesn't seem to help their fear).
The best remedy for hyperness is running exercise and brain-stimulating training.
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I haven't tried chamomile either. I'm not sure that you'll find much of anything that is going to keep an under-exercised, hyper-active dog calm though. I only use Rescue Remedy for emergencies.
What I do for my high-strung dog, if I know he's not going to get a lot of exercise on a particular day, is to work him somewhat harder the day before. I will also walk him (with whatever time I do have) with a weighted vest so he can get a little more out of the walk. It seems to take the edge off on those days where there just isn't a lot of time.
I also find that ending any energetic exercise session with something calm keeps him calmer all the way around. For example: If we play an exciting game of frisbee, following it with a mellow walk leaves him in a much better state of mind than just ending the game.
I know this doesn't answer the chamomile question, but hopefully helps anyway.
Kristel and Jennifer; Thanks for the idea's. As you may remember
I was having a tail chasing problem again. This only happens
when I have to work. On the days that I'm home no problem.
Thought I might try the tea and see if that helps.
Thanks
Betty, if the tea doesn't work, I would try Melatonin for the days you have to work. It is very inexpensive and I can get it at just about any drug store here. I just put the little capsule in a glob of butter and voila!
It might make her more likely to just sleep while you are gone rather than entertain herself.
Hi,
Not sure about the chamomille tea, but melatonin can work used in 3 mg. dose.
Holistic approach to reduce stress ; diet rich in foods that increase the body's ability to produce melatonin on it's own.. Complex carbs that maximize trytophan. Many of these found in Natural Diet and include dairy products(plain Yogurt)chicken,turkry. Oats and bananas also contain melatonin.
Lavender essensial oil has a great calming effect also. Unfortunately,as mentioned previously, alcohol is used as a binder in most of these oils. I use lavender and chamomille from the garden and dry out then put in sachets and rub around bedding or use to make powder for collars. Added benefit for pest control.
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