How is clomipramine used to treat separation anxiety in dogs?
Clomipramine was one of the very first medications approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs. It also has shown effectiveness in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorders (such as tail chasing) in dogs and even urine spraying in cats.
Why is it important to stop dogs from licking and scratching?
Because compulsive behaviors can cause serious damage and affect your dog’s quality of life, it’s important to do your best to stop your dog from chewing, licking, or scratching too much.
Can a dog take clomipramine at the same time?
Clomipramine, although classified as a TCA, behaves very much like an SSRI, so your vet will want to prescribe both medications at a lower dosage if they decide to put your dog on both. If your vet opts for this medical combination, watch your dog for any signs of serotonin syndrome.
What should I do if my dog licks me all the time?
Still, sometimes natural products are not enough to calm your dog and stop excessive licking. This is when a thorough discussion should be had with your veterinarian about behavior modification drugs such as Fluoxetine and Clomipramine. However, these medications can have side effects and are usually only given for chronic conditions.
Because compulsive behaviors can cause serious damage and affect your dog’s quality of life, it’s important to do your best to stop your dog from chewing, licking, or scratching too much.
Still, sometimes natural products are not enough to calm your dog and stop excessive licking. This is when a thorough discussion should be had with your veterinarian about behavior modification drugs such as Fluoxetine and Clomipramine. However, these medications can have side effects and are usually only given for chronic conditions.
What can I put on my dog to stop him from scratching?
A lamp shade collar can stop your dog from scratching, regardless of the reason why he is scratching. You can make a lamp shade collar from cardboard or buy one from a pet store.
What to do if your dog is itching and chewing?
Treatment of Itching, Scratching, Chewing (Pruritis) in Dogs. Your veterinarian will give your dog an antihistamine to stop the itching while you are waiting for results from the tests. Once the cause of the itching is determined, your veterinarian will decide on the best course of treatment.