Treatment for Separation anxiety in dogs
The treatment includes medication as well as behavioral treatment. You should consult the veterinarian in order to diagnose the disorder. The veterinarian would examine the dog physically and may even observe the behavior of the animal.
Once examined and diagnosed, your animal would be prescribed medication and therapies accordingly.
Medication for Separation Anxiety in Dogs
The most widely recommended medications for separation anxiety among dogs is Clomipramine and Fluoxetine. The drugs are approved for use to treat animals with anxiety. The drug’s action is slow and it may take several weeks to achieve the treatment goals. If the anxiety level is very high, fast-acting drugs such alprozolam may also be prescribed to treat it. The drugs should be used regularly.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 Comments:
Post a Comment