ThunderShirt" for Pet Anxiety
In another post, I stated that my 12-year old Bichon Friese has started having unexplained anxiety/panic attacks. My vet recommended puppy Zantax. I have seen advertised a "Thundershirt" for about ...
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My sis has 2 big dogs. The pit bull does the shaking, panting, drooling, pacing thing with lightening & fireworks. The BC mix only shakes & pants & usually goes into his kennel or the bathroom to "hide".
They just got both a thunder shirt 2 weeks ago. While it hasn't totally alleviated symptoms in either, the Pit is nearly 100 times better & will just go lay on the couch now. The BC mix wasn't quite as dramatic but you can still tell a difference.
So my observation is: every dog is different & the T-shirt will have varied results. I suggested my sis get some Rescue Remedy to use in conjunction with the shirts.
They just got both a thunder shirt 2 weeks ago. While it hasn't totally alleviated symptoms in either, the Pit is nearly 100 times better & will just go lay on the couch now. The BC mix wasn't quite as dramatic but you can still tell a difference.
So my observation is: every dog is different & the T-shirt will have varied results. I suggested my sis get some Rescue Remedy to use in conjunction with the shirts.
