[Dailydrool] Prozac being used for separation anxiety

[Saraberry at aol.com]

There have recently been studies that show that the drug fluoxetine  
hydrochloride (Prozac/Reconcile) is extremely effective in reducing incidences  of 
separation anxiety in dogs when used with a behavior modification  program.
 
Reconcile is the drug now available specifically for veterinary use.   
_http://www.reconcile.com/_ (http://www.reconcile.com/) 
 
It is not for every dog and some vets are reluctant to prescribe  this 
because it must be followed up with behavior modification to be  effective.  At the 
same time, many trainers I know will no longer take on  separation anxiety 
cases unless the clients get their dogs on this drug because  it makes such a 
huge difference to the behavior modification success.  Some  dogs will stay on 
the drug, some will stay on only until the problem is under  control and then 
will be weaned off of the drug slowly in consultation with both  vet and 
trainer.  This is not a drug you can simply give when you feel like  it.  It must be 
taken as prescribed and also if you decide to stop, you  must take the dog off 
the drug in conjunction with your vet.
 
So if you are having a problem with separation anxiety, do speak with your  
vet about this and find a good trainer or behaviorist who has worked with other 
 dogs with good results and see what they recommend.  The trainer and the  
vet must work together in order for your dog to get the best results.
 
Best,
 
Sara Watson
Bluefence Bassets
SFSPCA Intern
 
 



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