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I have an elderly friend who has about seven cats, 4 which are male. they are making her house smell awful. They are spraying everything and everywhere. My husband and I try to go in and help clean the place up but I feel they need to be spayed. They live on a fixed income and cannot aford to have them fixed. Is there anywhere in NJ that will fix them for free. Her cats are like her children and she would just die if she had to give even one of them up

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Please be careful about accepting any medical drug advice from a blog without asking your veterinarian 1st. While it may be correct, always check about proper dosing and side effects. Not everyone who comments has the proper training to be recommending medical treatment. I've been a vet tech for 25 years.

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Though not Holistic, Benadryl is an excellent calming solution for dogs in stressful situations, in a pinch. Having worked w/Veterinarians, it is recommended 1mg per lb or dog. For years I have trippled the dose on the 4th of July and such noisy / scary events. Give early enough to kick in prior to fireworks, works wonders.

Though reletively safe, not recommended for continual use.

Do NOT Take my word for it! Check with your Veterinarian Prior to administering ANY Drugs to your pet, and NEVER IBUPRFIN TO ANY PET.

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My problem is with our miniature doberman (neutered male)who is very possessive of me.He even snaps at my husband when he comes home from work and greets me with a kiss!We became grandparents now and fear that he will harm the baby out of jealousy when I have her on my lap ect. Apart from locking the dog up when our children visit with the baby, any suggestions?
I am proud to add that the new parents are all for breast feeding,cloth nappies and 'organic' washing powder.
Annalie

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I tried the Rescue Remedy for my Snowball, who has separation anxiety and is destroying my house when I go to work. Sad to say it did not work on Snowball; however, it actually works for me in a calming way. But I won't buy it again.

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My old terrier (Cairn mix, I believe -- or possibly even pure, who knows?) has taken to peeing in the house every day. Could one use the Cherry Plum and Chestnut Bud to help housebreaking an old dog? and, if so, how, i.e., what carrier oil? a whiff under the nose, a drop on the tongue, what? Or any other ideas, suggestions, etc. very welcome!

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if anyone reads this - where do you get rescue remedy? how much to give a 6 months old aussie pup (about 28 lbs)? thabks, orly

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I use Rescue Remedy when my Jack Russell, or Beagle/Lab cross have had something happen that causes them great stress ie..an agility show, injury, trauma, long trip etc. As for anxiety when leaving them at home, I have found Bach Flowers to be especially helpful. Rock Water for arthritis, White Chestnut for constant pacing or whining, Chicory for separation anxiety or possessiveness, Vervain for barking at everything and hyperactivity, Mimulus for fear, Honeysuckle for grief or longing and for housebreaking problems a combo of Cherry Plum & Chestnut Bud. A few drops of these tinctures (when needed) on the tongue do WONDERS for my dogs. Hope you find this helpful

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In response to Dee F. Not to take away from the validity of this article which I am sure is very great. But rescue remedy works fantastic. It comes in a spray bottle which I spray into my doggies mouth. We use it on 4th of july and also when my pug freaks out over a flea bite. When I am going to leave her alone in the house, I spray rescue remedy on a chewy and she immediately adapts to the idea of being alone without a panic attack. One spray calms her. Two sprays puts her to sleep. Of course it would vary for larger dogs. Good luck with any method you choose.

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you can buy the oils on e-bay. I buy mine from: frendzco@gmail.com. They also sell herbs and carrier oils. I have been very happy with my purchases there. Hope this was helpful.
Barb

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