Zylkene

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Donna France — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:39:41 GMT

Im just reading this thread back and realised I never followed up how I have got onwith the Zylkene.

Cocoa came to me as planned on the 7th Sept and was as I predicted a little 'stressy' I put her on 1 tablet BID when she arrived and kept her on them for 2 weeks reducing to 1tablet SID in week three and then one tablet every other day for 1 week.

I was amazed by the results, after 2-3 days she had settled completely, no whining in the night and really settled (however, this could have been because she has come to such a fantastic home

Once off the tablets I have noticed she is more alert of noises outside and is more 'sniffy' on walks.

I still dont know if it was the Zylkene or contentment that settled her so quickly but I would definately reccomend to others

She is the best dog now and I cant imagine not having her already!

Donna x

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Louise B — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:43:29 GMT

Thanks everyone!

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Vicky RVN — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:25:38 GMT

I don't mind

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Donna France — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:02:12 GMT

I Dont mind! x

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Katie Tallett RVN MBVNA — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:08:10 GMT

i dont mind....

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Louise B — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:54:55 GMT

Hi,

Please can I have everybody (who posted on this thread)'s permission to cross post this thread to another professional veterinary behaviour discussion forum? There is a member on there who is interested in how well zylkene works.

Thanks.

Please could you post under this post to say "I don't mind"

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Vicky RVN — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:51:24 GMT

Ta very much

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Louise B — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:20:59 GMT

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That's interesting to know about it being used for humans. Do you think it would help with exam stress? I'm thinking of my level 3 exams next year, particularly the practicals! My email add is crazybaby344@hotmail.com if you wouldn't mind sending me the info that would be fab!

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Hi Vicky, I'll send you the info. I am away from home at the mo so it won't be until mid week probably but I will send it out. If you haven't received an email by wednesday PM as I have a memory like a sieve!

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Vicky RVN — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:12:57 GMT

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Louise B — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:17:47 GMT

I think Zylkene is the dogs boll*cks!!!! I have used it for one of my neurotic basket cases (lab x collie, separation anxiety type issues) and it definitely helps. To be honest the 1st time I thought "coincidence, would have got better with time anyway, etc" but when I took him off the zylkene his behaviour deteriorated and then improved again when I put him back on it. When I need to use them I generally find a loading dose for the first couple of days works really well. I give twice the guideline amount for 1-2 days and then drop down to the recommended dose. Fab product!

I have also used in on myself with some success!!! The product was/still is a product designed for human use but it is actually cheaper to buy the dog version for yourself. However, it works out considerably more expensive for humans to use. I used two large dog tablets s.i.d. but it works out about £60/month which I couldn't afford longterm but I would/do use it for short term stressors. have several articles on the use of this product in human anxiety/stress which I can email interested parties. If you do want a copy give me your email address and I'll send them to you.

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Vicky RVN — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:58:00 GMT

I used Zylkene on my SBT as suggested by a behaviourist when he became fearful of traffic after a car hit a pillar as we were walking past. After the incident walking him was very difficult as he would refuse to walk along roads because he was so terrified. With the use of Zylkene and some training he is now almost back to normal, he's a bit jumpy with loud vehicles but is back to enjoying his walks without being a trembling wreck.

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Donna France — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:45:35 GMT

Thankyou for all your advice, it is really helpful, It's an area im not 'up on' so its great to hear everyones experiences

Thanks again!

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Fiona Leathers — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:55:12 GMT

I agree with Katie re scullcap & valerian - we use that on Bonnie at firworks time with DAP and its usually enough to keep her calm. I would try either of these before I reach for Zylkene again.

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Katie Tallett RVN MBVNA — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:17:47 GMT

i have used zylkene on many dogs but the most successful one was a collie. i have used dap collars for mine which were ok but regularly use scullcap and valerian tablets for mine (dorwest herbs-get em off nvs) and these seem to have a similar effect to the zylkene. i think its one of those areas where you just have to find what suits your dog- what works for one may not work for another.

good luck!!

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Fiona Leathers — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:59:48 GMT

I had my collie on Zyklene for 3 months and there was no change in her behaviour at all - stuck a DAp collar on her ........different dog!! Get in touch with Lucy Brett here, she wqorks for CEVA and is giving away DAP collars for folks to trial.

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Kerry Spain — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:56:53 GMT

Had no experience of using it in dogs but we had a hopitalised cat in a few weeks ago (hyperthyroid and a right nasty spaz) used it for a few days on the run up to the thyroidectomy op, nothing happened it still flung its self at the kennel door every day

I'm thinking tho' that it wasn't on the meds long enough?

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KarenVN — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:14:22 GMT

We only started using it around firework time last year and to be honest at first I was a bit skeptical about it but thought it was worth a try, but would definately recomend trying it, I think its one of those things that works for some but not others and we had a few reporting that it gave their pets a touch of diarrhoea, but mine was absolutely fine and it made a massive difference to her!

Good luck with the new dog!! :D

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Donna France — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:08:42 GMT

Thanks KarenVN, Its fab it has helped your dog so much.

It's a product that seems to get overlooked at my practice but I have heard good things about it, so may push it a bit harder.

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Donna France — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:06:06 GMT

Thats great, thanks very much, Dap is another alternative Im will look into.

Hopefully I wont have any problems but I need to be prepared, just in case!

Im confident that any 'issues' will be very short term but I want to help her settle in as best I can, we all know how stressful collies can get.

I have such a soft spot for collies, I grew up on a farm so I have grown up surrounded by them! I have now got to the age of 27 and i finally feel settled and can give a dog a fantastic home.

I cant wait, collect her on the 7th Sept!

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KarenVN — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:04:29 GMT

I used Zylkene for my collie for the fireworks last year and I couldn't believe the difference it made. Shes normally trembling, pacing the room etc but you wouldn't even have known there were fireworks from the way she was. Will definately be stocking up on some this year!!! :D

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Emma Dillon — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:58:53 GMT

We've used it a fair bit at work seem to be getting ok results as long as the animal is only a bit stresed not totally terrified.

The rep told us that for minor events use for 2 days before durung and 2 days after, but in more prolonged circumstances ie moving house start 2 days before and can continue for a few weeks, its not a drug so no side effects.

What about Dap as an alternative? Not used it myself but Feliway helps my cats and its the same idea?

Good luck with your re-homing. Collies get a bad rap, but they are great dogs in the right hands. :)