Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 In a message dated 3/1/2004 11:50:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, nsorcl writes: > But the third, who is older, has a heart arrythmia and is just scared > to death, might have more problems with this. I made the executive > decision to get him a soft crate, and take him in the cabin with me. > I feel very sorry for whoever's seat he is under - but too bad for > them. He's my darling, and he'll be better off with me. > Well DONE Jen. I agree with you completely on your decision and giving him all the time in the world to help him to adjust is the best thing you can do for him... Poor baby. KI can't help with the RR thing, I don't use them. Just wanted to let you know, I've been there, I've done that and although my older man (he was 10 when he flew from England to the US) was unhappy, he made it okay. Bloody glad to get out and put his paws somewhere safe though. He had a heart murmur and Epilepsy . He did fine. Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen $1.00 candle auctions: End SOON! http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems & userid=woobeyqueen & include=0 & since=-1 & sort=3 & rows=50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Hello nsorcl, In reference to your comment: è My question is, I'm NOT going to sedate him (the è majority of in-flight pet deaths occur when animals are è sedated) but I think rescue remedy is a good idea. It's è very safe for pets, and has been effective for me. My è question is: what's the dose for cats? Anyone know? I can answer this one!!!! I have used rescue remedy on my kitty for this very same purpose. It was a much shorter flight, San Diego to Denver, but it worked wonderfully. I gave him one dose before we left for the airport (the standard 1/2 inch or so of liquid that fits into the dropper), and then I had to give him another mid flight. I think, mid flight, he was more restless than anything, since those darn crates for the planes are so small (I wasn't told a soft one was an option), and may not have needed the dose, but I also had an air sick 13 month old with me, and a wonderfully behaved 8 year old, and couldn't really give the cat any attention. I think if I had been able to pick up the crate and pet him through the bars, or even just talk to him, he'd have been better, at least until I had to put him down to land. I also cut a piece of one of my old flannel jackets to put in there with him, so he'd have some smell of me and something soft to lay on, as well as something to paw on, although in that carrier I don't think he could have gotten into position. You may also consider keeping a leash attached to him until you get through security. I had to open the cage and remove him from it so they could inspect it, and this was pre 9/11. When they asked me to open it I had visions of being alone in an airport with the kids, trying to chase a terrified cat, LOL. HTH Keisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Hello Jen, I use flower essences for treating animals in my healing practice. Using Rescue Remedy directly out of the bottle is energetically too strong for them, and you need to make a dosage bottle first, and give them their essence out of that. Here is how to do that: Fill a one ounce amber dropper bottle 1/3 with spring water or distilled water. Add 4-5 drops of Rescue Remedy. Add 1 1/2 tsp of brandy or vegetable glycerin for preservative, therefore no refrigeration is required. Fill the remainder of the bottle with the water. Shake the bottle 108 times, to potentize it. A dose is 4 drops out of this bottle, as often as needed, but as a rule, at least 4x/day. You cannot give too much in this concentration. You can give it orally, in water, in food, or rub it on the inside of the ears. For the animals not riding in the passenger cabin, you can spray it on their bedding. Be careful not to touch the dropper on anything, and if you do so inadvertently, rinse it off (preferable in spring or distilled water) before replacing it in the bottle. Most people are accustomed to using the Bach brand of essences, however I prefer the FES (Flower Essence Services) brand in which the same formula is called Five-Flower Formula. Better energetics than the Bach brand. Also, when traveling, do not allow your essences to go through the x-ray. Carry it in your hand or pocket. Best of luck to you and all the fur angels in your travels. Blessings, Holly Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 So, to alleviate some of my fears about dragging my poor cats to Korea. I've been running some tests. 1.) Leave the carrier out for them to get used to. So far, so good two out of three thinks it's a dandy place to sleep. The third won't go near it. 2.) Taking rides in the carrier. Again, two out of three thinks this is ok. The same third, howls, screams, and pants. Which leads me to think that the two will be ok during the flight to korea, and they won't be in the baggage area, but in a separate climate controlled area of the plane. I'm ok with this. But the third, who is older, has a heart arrythmia and is just scared to death, might have more problems with this. I made the executive decision to get him a soft crate, and take him in the cabin with me. I feel very sorry for whoever's seat he is under - but too bad for them. He's my darling, and he'll be better off with me. So I bought the soft crate yesterday, and fitted it with the requisite absorbant pad, and now we are going to go on rides everyday, and running errands. Today, we went to the post office, and the feed store. He seems to be crying less, and while still panting, less so. My question is, I'm NOT going to sedate him (the majority of in-flight pet deaths occur when animals are sedated) but I think rescue remedy is a good idea. It's very safe for pets, and has been effective for me. My question is: what's the dose for cats? Anyone know? I know RR is a less is more thing, so I want to find out what's the best dosage for him. Thanks for any help. JenB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Hi Jen, I've used Rescue Remedy for my pets when we moved them across country - dog and cat. I only put one drop into their bowl of water. It really seemed to help out a lot When is the big move??? *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com nsorcel [nsorcl] <snipped> I think rescue remedy is a good idea. It's very safe for pets, and has been effective for me. My question is: what's the dose for cats? Anyone know? I know RR is a less is more thing, so I want to find out what's the best dosage for him. Thanks for any help. JenB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 At 07:46 PM 3/1/2004 -0000, you wrote: >So, to alleviate some of my fears about dragging my poor cats to >Korea. I've been running some tests. > >1.) Leave the carrier out for them to get used to. So far, so good >two out of three thinks it's a dandy place to sleep. The third won't >go near it. Hi Jen There is thing I can recommend, and of course, YMMV. I found out about a synthetic cat hormone called Feliway when a cat was having a marking problem. The vet said all stress-related problems can be alleviated (sometimes) with this stuff. There are little spray bottles, and a diffuser. It sounds like you need the spray. You are supposed to spray their carrier to lessen their anxiety. The stuff comes with instructions (my fave: don't spray it on the cat.) The best prices are at valleyvet.com HTH. http://member.newsguy.com/~herblady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 > Hi Jen, > > I've used Rescue Remedy for my pets when we moved them across country - > dog and cat. I only put one drop into their bowl of water. It really > seemed to help out a lot > > When is the big move??? > > *Smile* > Chris (list mom) I *think* it's May first - though we plan to go to Oregon to visit the in-laws a week before we go over the BIG pond. But we STILL don't have orders yet... grrr.... Will keep you updated. JenB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 > I can answer this one!!!! > > I have used rescue remedy on my kitty for this very same purpose. It was a > much shorter flight, San Diego to Denver, but it worked wonderfully. I gave > him one dose before we left for the airport (the standard 1/2 inch or so of > liquid that fits into the dropper), and then I had to give him another mid flight. > I think, mid flight, he was more restless than anything, since those darn > crates for the planes are so small (I wasn't told a soft one was an option), and > may not have needed the dose, but I also had an air sick 13 month old with > me, and a wonderfully behaved 8 year old, and couldn't really give the cat any > attention. I think if I had been able to pick up the crate and pet him through > the bars, or even just talk to him, he'd have been better, at least until I > had to put him down to land. > > I also cut a piece of one of my old flannel jackets to put in there with him, > so he'd have some smell of me and something soft to lay on, as well as > something to paw on, although in that carrier I don't think he could have gotten > into position. > > You may also consider keeping a leash attached to him until you get through > security. I had to open the cage and remove him from it so they could inspect > it, and this was pre 9/11. When they asked me to open it I had visions of > being alone in an airport with the kids, trying to chase a terrified cat, LOL. > > HTH > Keisha > Thanks Keisha! The soft crate has a " leash loop " and I just fitted them all with collars for ID tags etc. They are all also Microchipped. I wonder though - this cat has a metal plate in his leg from a broken leg a few years ago, this reminds me that I'd better get a note from the vet saying so, or we might have a time of it going through security!! Thanks for the dose info, and for letting me know other cats fly just fine - I think that's more important to MY peace of mind than anything else!!! JenB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Chris/Jen What is in the rescue remedy? Is this something to keep them from getting hyper? Just wondering if I will have to get travel meds for my new cocker when we go bumming. Blessings and love, Effie > >I've used Rescue Remedy for my pets when we moved them across country - >dog and cat. I only put one drop into their bowl of water. It really >seemed to help out a lot > >When is the big move??? > >*Smile* >Chris (list mom) > >http://www.alittleolfactory.com > > > > >nsorcel [nsorcl] > ><snipped> I think rescue remedy >is a good idea. It's very safe for pets, and has been effective for >me. My question is: what's the dose for cats? Anyone know? > >I know RR is a less is more thing, so I want to find out what's the >best dosage for him. > >Thanks for any help. > >JenB > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.