Bach Rescue Remedy...advice on useage?

[Mary, Scrappy, Sully and Olive]

I know you can use the human formula of Rescue Remedy on dogs, but wanted to ask about dosage, etc.  If you have used this in the past for your dogs, could you please advise me?  I was only able to find the "human" formula locally and wanted to try it tonight, as Grover is terrified of the fireworks (as well as thunder...and yes, I purchased the Thundershirt today also)  Last night was his worst night ever so we were relieved to find a pet store open today.

I have the spray, so don't know whether to spray directly in his mouth or rub on his gums....I've even read of people putting it on the dogs ears? 

Also, is there a big difference in the "pet" formula, as opposed to the "human"....or any benefits?

Thanks for any help:)

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

OK - I'm late to the discussion.

Just a couple of thoughts -

Be careful on the specific Rescue Remedy Formula - some of them have (or had) Xylitol  - deadly to dogs.

Has anyone tried melatonin?

". Generally speaking, melatonin is put to the following uses for dogs.

• Any noise phobia that the dog may have can be cured helped. This comes handy during thunder storms and on occasions when there are other loud booming sounds, which are bound to scare the dog.
• Separation anxiety induced in dogs can also be treated.
• Dogs that have difficulty sleeping at night, or elderly dogs who have had their biological clocks disrupted, can be helped to go to sleep by administering a dose."

 

The full article:  http://www.buzzle.com/articles/melatonin-side-effects-in-dogs.html

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Funny that you mention melatonin. I tried an herbal mixture of valerian & melatonin and had violent nightmares. I later learned that melatonin can have that side effect in some individuals. Now I take plain valerian root and have no problems.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I've never used it on a dog but used it myself some years ago. I found and have spoken to others who also found that it can be tricky finding the correct dose. Too much and you wake up groggy, too little and you wake up in the middle of night, wide awake!  Don't know if that would be the case with dogs but with people dosing seems pretty individualized.