Jodi Moen wrote 10/15/2013 01:55 PM l-theaninine #384405 - 10/15/2013 01:55 PM
Jodi Moen Webboard User Reg: 12-28-2010 Posts: 799 Loc: USA Offline	I read with interest the posts on this and was wondering if this might be an option for Amber, in addition to her reactivity ( which is improved), she also has car anxiety ( loves to ride), she whines, yells, sobs (never knew a dog could sob), constantly. I do think some of it is excitement because the car takes her where she wants to go, but she has also had anxiety since she was a pup, stemming I believe from her breeder leaving her in a hot car. When a baby she would have a full blown panic attack when I looked like I was getting out of the car, she is much improved but the constant vocalizing, etc are difficult. I was wondering doses, how often. If this could help her relax even a little I'd be willing to give it a shot. My animals are not "like" family, they ARE family.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 10/15/2013 02:18 PM Re: l-theaninine [Re: Jodi Moen ] #384408 - 10/15/2013 02:18 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Have you seen this? http://www.dogaware.com/articles/wdjanxiety.html It's about halfway down the blue box, below.
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Mara Jessup wrote 10/15/2013 02:37 PM Re: l-theaninine [Re: Jodi Moen ] #384410 - 10/15/2013 02:37 PM
Mara Jessup Webboard User Reg: 12-28-2005 Posts: 2316 Loc: Offline	I'm sold on it. It seems to work as well as Valium for Kipp during thunderstorms. And I use it myself for time to time when my mind is racing and I can't sleep or when school stress starts to get to me. I get NOW brand from Amazon. It comes in 100 mg capsules but it's easy to open capsules and divide in half using another empty capsule. K-9 Knitter
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Mara Jessup wrote 10/15/2013 02:39 PM Re: l-theaninine [Re: Jodi Moen ] #384411 - 10/15/2013 02:39 PM
Mara Jessup Webboard User Reg: 12-28-2005 Posts: 2316 Loc: Offline	I'm sold on it. It seems to work as well as Valium for Kipp during thunderstorms. And I use it myself for time to time when my mind is racing and I can't sleep or when school stress starts to get to me. I get NOW brand from Amazon. It comes in 100 mg capsules but it's easy to open capsules and divide in half using another empty capsule. K-9 Knitter
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Connie Sutherland wrote 10/15/2013 03:17 PM Re: l-theaninine [Re: Jodi Moen ] #384412 - 10/15/2013 03:17 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	This is the brand I bought too. My dogs haven't needed it, but when I was going through some over-the-top stress and the resulting racing-brain stuff, I found it to be effective pretty much immediately. ETA I have read about problems with taking it on an empty stomach, and interaction issues (like with BP meds). Edited by Connie Sutherland (10/15/2013 03:17 PM) Edit reason: ETA
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Jodi Moen wrote 10/15/2013 07:30 PM Re: l-theaninine [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #384420 - 10/15/2013 07:30 PM
Jodi Moen Webboard User Reg: 12-28-2010 Posts: 799 Loc: USA Offline	Read through it, but I need a second read. I was using a product called "Good Dog" which is a flower essence product similar to rescue remedy. It helped, but seemed to have a very short duration. My animals are not "like" family, they ARE family.
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Jodi Moen wrote 10/15/2013 07:33 PM Re: l-theaninine [Re: Mara Jessup ] #384421 - 10/15/2013 07:33 PM
Jodi Moen Webboard User Reg: 12-28-2010 Posts: 799 Loc: USA Offline	Amber is probably about 60lbs right now, do you think the 50mg dose is in that weight, do you give it everyday? Or just prior to a stressor? My animals are not "like" family, they ARE family.
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Melissa Hoyer wrote 10/15/2013 07:55 PM Re: l-theaninine [Re: Jodi Moen ] #384425 - 10/15/2013 07:55 PM
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005 Posts: 1340 Loc: SE Michigan Offline	My 85# male gets 100 mg daily on his breakfast. I don't hesitate to give him another 100 mg on days where I know we are going to be doing something that might be a bit stressful to him. I buy the Enzymatic Therapy brand from Amazon. I tried their Liftmode brand, which is just a powder & found it to be less effective.
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Mara Jessup wrote 10/15/2013 08:13 PM Re: l-theaninine [Re: Jodi Moen ] #384429 - 10/15/2013 08:13 PM
Mara Jessup Webboard User Reg: 12-28-2005 Posts: 2316 Loc: Offline	I just give it to Kipp when a thunderstorm comes through. K-9 Knitter
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Connie Sutherland wrote 10/15/2013 09:17 PM Re: l-theaninine [Re: Jodi Moen ] #384437 - 10/15/2013 09:17 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Have you noticed how long it takes to "work"? I emailed an old friend from this board about this (he has a t-storm dog) and said that it worked quickly, not relying on a daily dose at all, but about how quickly?
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