[Dailydrool] Prozac/anxiety/senior hounds

[Pat Mayer]

Our Phoebe (grand dog basset hound) was rescued from a county animal
shelter and in a state of complete terror when she came to live with our
family.  Any sudden movements, sudden or loud  noise (i.e. someone putting
a coffee cup on a table) overhead movement(Like ceiling fans), anything
black (like a dark box sitting on a shelf etc) that was higher than her,
being left alone ...all brought on excessive whimpering, barking, peeing
etc.
After a half dozen sessions with a trainer and multiple visits and exams
for health issues...it finally came down to Prozac.  She was put on 50 mg a
day(according to her weight).
The vet writes a script and it was refillable at the local grocery store.
 It made a world of difference. She now lives with my daughter and husband
and 5 month old grandbaby, Sammy.  Sammy's crying, his collection of
noise-making swings, bouncy seats, toys that make sounds don't seem to
phase her...she does bark at the doorbell and takes her nap next to Sammy's
crib. She is now estimated to be about 12 yrs old.
 In 2012 She journeyed several hundred miles with me and Rudy and Izzy
Vogel and Auntie Beth to the Great American Waddle at Canterbury Village
stayed in a hotel,rode an elevator, went to the picnic and Pawction,
waddled in the parade, wore a hat and had pictures taken.  Took it all in
her stride.
If the vet doctor is on board...it's worth a try.

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*Drool to all in need.
Luv and Kissies too.
Pwincess LilyGurl ATB , Rudy- Protege to the pwincess,  and the rest of the
entourage
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