Sunday, August 28, 2011

One Sort of Dog Anxiety Prescrition Medication Explained.

By Bev Langford


There are many dog anxiousness medications on the marketplace for dog anxiety treatment. Some are prescription only drugs, some are available over the counter. Some are developed by major medication companies and others are made from herbal derivatives. Today we look at one of these, clomipramine.

If you are thinking about putting your dog on any sort of medicinal drug to help with dog anxiety issues, always check with your veterinatian first. Herbal formulations may seem harmless but they can be very unsafe if your dog has a bad reaction to the ingredients.

Even prescribed drugs can have risks associated with use and today we have an unbiast look at Clompramine as it is one dog anxiety medicines that is prescribed often by veterinarians.

What is Clomipramine?

This medication is a tricyclic antidepressant approved for vet use in dogs. This medication is is available by prescription only. It is most commonly used to treat behavior disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder, dominance aggression and dog anxiety symptoms.

What are the benefits of this medicine?

It results in increased serotonin levels in the brain. Increased serotonin levels assist in decreasing the feeling of stress and anxiety.

Are there risks connected with using this drug?

It might lead to loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, elevation of liver enzymes and sedation. It should be given with caution in dogs who have any existing seizure disorders.

Are there concerns about long-term use of this medicine?

This medication is processed mostly in the liver and long-term use can cause a rise in the liver enzymes. It is suggested to have the liver enzymes monitored through blood tests both during and before administration of this drug.

This medication is a sort of drug which will need might need to be taken for a few weeks before healing effects are noticed. It will need to build up in your dogs system and then the levels will need to be watched.

If you choose to use clomipramine to manage or treat your dogs anxiety issues remember to confirm with your vet how often your dog will need to be checked. It may be best to make an appointment to visit the vet again soon after treatement begins.




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