My recent rescue of a beaten, shot and abandoned female Plott Hound!

[Limitool]

Again, thanks to everyone that has responded with the kind words, praise, advice and offers of help! Since I received my' Tax Refund Check yesterday, I was hoping that I would be able to take the female Plott Hound to the Veterinarian for a checkup and shots. However, even after a whole week of being here, she is was too skiddish to even attempt to take her. I have been spending as much time as possible with her, walking her, talking to her, giving her snacks and trying to coax her to come to me. Every great once in awhile, she will come as far as to smell my' fingers but to pet, rub and scratch her (which I do with all of my' dogs now and past), I have to pick up the leash and pull her to me or walk to her while not allowing her to bolt. The psychological damage she suffered may be much worse than I thought but I will keep working with her and will not give up on her. I hope that it doesn't come to the point where the Veterinarian has to prescribe something to calm her fears (like doggy Zanaz or something else). I don't like drugging myself or my' dogs, so I will look into herbs that will work on dogs. She is looking really healthy now, so for now, it seems that I will have to give her some more time to settle down and get comfortable with us and her surroundings.

Brad...I am glad that you found the problem Sissy was having and took care of it! I am also sorry at the same time that it cost you money that you had not budgeted and will probably have you all financially strapped for awhile! I will make the same offer that you did to me and that is if you need some money, don't hesitate to call, email or PM me and you will have it quick.

Thanks Frank and like you we'll get through somehow. And that "doggy Zanaz" is just that ZANAZ. Our Great Dane even after a year is still so skittish at every sight and sound. She's got some mental issues. And the vet put her on Zanaz. Speaking of mental issues I wonder if Harley would miss a few pills.

 

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[squiggy]

Certain Anti depressants are used for dogs..not usually benzodiazepines ie xanax ..it comes with many problems

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[huntsman53]

Thanks Frank and like you we'll get through somehow. And that "doggy Zanaz" is just that ZANAZ. Our Great Dane even after a year is still so skittish at every sight and sound. She's got some mental issues. And the vet put her on Zanaz. Speaking of mental issues I wonder if Harley would miss a few pills.

Sorry Brad! I have big hands and big fingers as you know and it was a case of trying to hit the "X" but tapped the "Z", so it should be Doggy Zanax. LOL!!


Frank

 

[huntsman53]

Certain Anti depressants are used for dogs..not usually benzodiazepines ie xanax ..it comes with many problems

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squiggy,

I found the Tranquility Blend (see the link below) online and made by Animal Essentials but will do more research on it and consult with the Vet. It appears that none of the Herbs included in the mixture, are harmful to dogs and even when mixed together as in the Blend. Long term use could be problematic (although none are really known due to lack of long term use studies) but I would never keep the female Plott Hound for long periods. I believe with occasional use of a calming herb mixture, plenty of affection as well as petting, rubbing, scratching and talking to to sooth her' fears, she should start to get better and any herb use trended back or stopped althogether.

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Frank

 

[squiggy]

Frank..I would never use valerian on cats or dogs..there is another way to go..pheromones. ...I think feliway is the name and they have for dogs as well..but really it's just going to take a lot of time and patience..took me almost a year with one animal ..

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[texasred777]

Several years ago, a vet told me that anytime my dogs were scared or nervous, to give them a small part of a Benadryl. She said that would calm them down and not cause problems with their health except if I overdosed them. There is an article on the internet about it. If you Google 'Benadryl for dogs' you can read the article. It worked great for mine. One of my dogs would get 'car sick' when I first got her. That's when the vet suggested the Benadryl. A couple of days later, I gave her a little 'chip' of Benadryl about on hour before we went on a 2 hour drive. She was fine all the time we were on the road. I've given some to my dogs several times since with great results. No, I can't 'recommend' giving your dog this treatment; but read the article and decide for yourself. I got a dog from a rescue shelter in 2002, and another in 2003. I had to put the first on to sleep in 2005 because of kidney failure. I still have the little female that I got in 2003. The first was a pug/chi cross (just picture a pug with the head of a chihuahua) and the little female is chi/terrier cross.

 

[releventchair]

Been awhile but I use "calming moments" for stressed dogs. Chamomile and passion flower are in it,print is to small to go farther. As Squig says check with vet first.Your girl needs to cope un drugged with others at your home but if a storm is coming or fire works that,s different.
Did vet agree with dog having been shot? It would have been long range to only penetrate ears. I,m not saying it was not. Have seen punctures from teeth and one hound that turned up had a couple holes in its hide that had no shot under hide and appeared to be from wire during an escape. Regardless hang in there and she can feed of your emotions so be confident. Again with vets consent and hopefully yours does not mind phone calls, small pieces of raw meat are great treats. If she is treat orientated that,s going to help alot. It has always taken me a couple weeks to adjust to a new job,a dog similar to get established. They have a pecking order that needs to be established from you and another humans and each dog. If she is lowest or near,as a new arrival that,s common. When she gets secure there will likely be an occasional challenge but not always. Being handled,leashed,socialized is easier as a pup. She can still do it but it takes patience. There is a chance she was kenneled outside with little human contact except to be run in the field. Being with other dogs only does not make a people dog. That,s not going to stop her being a member of your family if you desire. Just time and patience. A crate with an open door where she can watch the goings on can help with security though she might get defensive of it.
Years ago one stray took quite awhile to feel at ease. First two days with exception of potty runs it laid on a stair landing. Turned out to be an incredible dog.
Give her a little time.Only my opinion.

 

[squiggy]

I totally agree RC. .trauma takes time, just like with humans..

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[BARKER]

Hi Frank; Only one thing to say. I hereby VOTE to place you in the Honorable Mentions Club here. You are indeed a true HERO.!!
Great Job there. God Bless you and yours for that. Keep us Posted on her ok. We are now her extended Family ok. PEACE:RONB

 

[squiggy]

I second that!!

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[releventchair]

Too if the dog was not handled and socialized in its puppy hood that needs to be considered. Can I check its eyes ,ears and teeth,Its paw pads that conditioning we do very early. A gentle tilt so pup is on its back. A q-tip tickle between toes. Different surfaces to walk on.. Just takes longer now but important for owner and vet to be able to help the dog. Due to my own puppyhood I can,t hardly stand an hour at a dog show. Some of the dogs would not do well but the ones socialized by being introduced and touched by lots of strangers and introduced to lots of other stimulus take it all in stride and would not have you leave with another one of the show dogs,they know!
Huntsman, only opinion still but she lets you touch her so that,s good. A hand on top of her head is dominating. A tickle under her chin is appealing to her maternal instinct and asking her for food if your her pup. I do that on shy(not strange!) dogs. Staring or full eye contact is enough to dominate as well. Watching her interact with your dogs will clue her personality regarding her place in the pack. A dog slinking or rolling on its back is just being submissive. That,s o.k.. it saves unwanted conflict at the time.

 

[huntsman53]

Update to: My recent rescue of a beaten, shot and abandoned female Plott Hound!

I just want to let you all know the following bad news about Sissy (which I named her). On May 7th while trying to get Sissy's custom 22 foot long leash untangled from around a tree, she bolted and ran to the end of the leash causing the lock to pop open and she got away. Well, she ran free most of the day on the 7th but came home that evening and pretty much stayed around the house until the 15th because her' dog house, food and water was here. On the 15th, I went to the Public Hearing in Knoxville concerning the permitting and possible ban on Gold Prospecting in Tennessee. When I left, I had a bad feeling that she might try to follow me as my' Ford Ranger that I drove that day, is the same truck I used the most in going to feed her and try to rescue her. My fears were correct and apparently while trying to follow me, she was hit by a car or truck and killed less than a half mile from my' house. Although I had called the Humane Society and neighbors out the road and posted a Missing Ad on Craigslist in the Lost & Found section on Saturday the 17th, I did not find this out until just a few minutes ago. I had made up some Posters to tack up on Telephone Poles around the neighborhood but before posting them, my daughter asked if I had called All Dogs, a Dog Boarding/Kenneling business about a mile and a half from my' home. Well, I called and they told me that the owner of the business had found her (Sissy) hit and killed on the 15th, picked her up and took care of the burial.

It is a sad day at my' home and especially so for me! Also, to think that although she was not very trusting of anyone, that she loved me enough to try to follow me, makes it even harder to take. However, I am comfortedsomewhat in the thought that she apparently did not suffer and is in a better place now as it is very doubtful that she could have ever been rehabilitated from the trauma that she suffered.

I want to thank everyone that responded to this Thread up until today and those that I am sure will respond! Take care and may God Bless!


Frank

 

[squiggy]

I'm so very sorry..

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[Limitool]

As I said last night Frank... I'm really sorry to hear that but you did do your best and tried to help her and my hats off to you. And thanks for sending me the trampoline top. Stay tuned on that because I got to finish re-assembling this deck around the new pool. Later friend.... Brad

 

[texasred777]

I'm so sorry about Sissy; but you are to be commended for all your efforts to give her a better way of life. My hat's off to you, sir!