I have noticed that since my daughter and grand daughter arrived last Tuesday, O'Riley has been anxious at times...........our schedule is completely different from the norm ......I am not home as much, his exersize has decreased, and there is much more activity around my house on a daily basis ..............his response has been primarily increased 'licking' episodes...........today I noticed he has licked his back leg raw :( ( When I first adopted him his paws were bleeding......I assumed he was allergic, but turned out it was stress licking )
It is hard for him to adjust to changes from our normal routine. I had hoped that the daily dose of Clomicalm would help but it seems not to at all.........
He is incredibly patient and gentle with 3 year old Lucy who steps on him unintentiaonally and loves to 'hug' him...............I have never heard O'R growl, but I still am on 'red alert' and I let Lucy know she must be careful and gentle with him ! ( Though I'm sure her constant motion unnerves him) !!
We have a few storms predicted in the next few days.......looking forward to good results !!!!!!!!
( Fingers and Paws crossed !!)
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That's interesting that the drugs don't seem to help his "schedule change anxiety."
The punks have been wonderful durin this entire trip, but they are definitely having periods of stress due to the amount of time they are left alone in their big room. Even with waggles and kongs and tricky treat balls, the goodies just don't replace the love and quality time we usually have 24/7 at the house.
I swear O'R is a guppie at heart :) It's hard, isn't it Beebs? We want to be able to see the people we love and wish we could somehow let our little fuzzy kids know that it's just temporary...
Sensitive little souls that they are.
Love you!
xoxo
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