How do you sedate a dog?

[barbi]

My retriever is terrified of the electric shaver. I used it on her without a problem last summer but now she's terrified. Offering treats, talking, nothing is working. Is there a medicine one can buy over-the-counter that will sedate a dog? Summer is here and I really want to shave her. Any suggestions?

[shais_mom]

You can get a perscription from your vet, a lady I used to work with tried that with her wire haired terrier during storms, she gave him half a pill and it got him VERY relaxed.
Or try a more natural approach by going thru www.rcsteele.com
or www.drsfostersmith.com and looking under sedatives. They have stuff with kava-kava or valerian root to help calm dogs that get anxious during travel and storms etc.
good luck!!


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[bugmom]

I found a thing called Serene'em at petco and premium pets that really helps out with bug on those extreme occasions. it works great. A friend of mine goes to the natural sections in Whole Foods grocers for herbal sedatives.

And then there is my favorite - crazy glue on the butt or velcro...okay i'd never do it, but there are times when.....

[ilovehounds]

There is a medicine you can get but only through your vet. They use it alot and give it to people that have a hard time bathing a cat, grooming a dog, travel ......

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