Apologies, because I know this thread is probably duplicative of others... (I think PWC had one recently but I couldn't find it?)
Anyway, I would appreciate hearing from people who have experience with prescription anxiety medication for their dogs. Bailey and I have an appointment tomorrow morning with his gen vet to talk about it.
B's primary issue is separation anxiety, but he has general anxiety as well. Poor buddy just worries a lot.
I just wrote and deleted a long paragraph -- but I'll try to summarize. We have done and will continue to do a lot of behavioral work (including ongoing weekly private sessions with a trainer and lots of relaxation protocol, both of which have been very helpful). I've tried a ton of different things (we regularly see a holistic vet, too), but I really think it's time to try medication.
I know that not everyone has great experiences with meds, and I definitely don't want to change who he is (a super sweet, happy, sensitive, lovely boy) -- I just just take the edge off for him. I'm hoping for an SSRI or something similar, maybe with anti-anxiety meds for situations where his anxiety is more acute.
Did you have to experiment with different things? Doses? Did you see a specialist? How did it make a difference and did your dog (to your knowledge) experience any side effects?
Sometimes I wish he could talk.
Anyway, I would appreciate hearing from people who have experience with prescription anxiety medication for their dogs. Bailey and I have an appointment tomorrow morning with his gen vet to talk about it.
B's primary issue is separation anxiety, but he has general anxiety as well. Poor buddy just worries a lot.
I just wrote and deleted a long paragraph -- but I'll try to summarize. We have done and will continue to do a lot of behavioral work (including ongoing weekly private sessions with a trainer and lots of relaxation protocol, both of which have been very helpful). I've tried a ton of different things (we regularly see a holistic vet, too), but I really think it's time to try medication.
I know that not everyone has great experiences with meds, and I definitely don't want to change who he is (a super sweet, happy, sensitive, lovely boy) -- I just just take the edge off for him. I'm hoping for an SSRI or something similar, maybe with anti-anxiety meds for situations where his anxiety is more acute.
Did you have to experiment with different things? Doses? Did you see a specialist? How did it make a difference and did your dog (to your knowledge) experience any side effects?
Sometimes I wish he could talk.