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12-05-2009, 08:48 PM | #1 |
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| Prozac for dogs? Many people have suggested that I try prozac for my rescue Yorkie who still won't let anyone care for him except me. If anyone else in our house tries to walk him, he begins to panic and poop on the spot, or worse, he will snap at my daughter out of fear. It has not really improved in the three months we've had him. We know he came from a puppy mill and was first adopted into an abusive home, but no one knows for sure what this poor baby has been through. He is extremely devoted to me and sticks to me like glue. Has anyone tried this for dogs with this behavior? I know he also needs training, but I really can't afford a professional trainer right now.
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12-11-2009, 04:48 AM | #2 | |
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12-11-2009, 06:04 AM | #3 |
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| Peoples who use drugs with rescued dogs shouldn't have one at all . |
12-11-2009, 06:29 AM | #4 |
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| Whoa....I don't know that you can make a blanket statement like that. We have not walked in her shoes nor have we encountered the problems that she is trying to deal with. I have two little yorkies, one that flies perfect and gives me no trouble at all. People used to ask me if I gave her drugs before we flew, and I told them "no", always wondering who would ever drug their dogs just to fly. Well, my daughter has 2 babies that she is totally devoted to, one that gets so stressed when she has to fly with him, that he will bark, whine, cry, twist and turn for the total 3 hours until he makes himself sick all over the flight bag. He arrrives totally stressed and exhausted. He really gets so upset that it's not healthy. Her vet told her to simply give him 1/4 of a pill before they fly, it calms him down - he flys contently and arrives happily like his brother. It's a much better plan than to have him anxious, sick and covered in vomit when they get off the airplane. I think you have to look at each situation and make judgements accordingly. No, it's not ideal to have to use drugs...but sometimes these babies weren't brought to us in ideal situations and maybe things will improve over time. If we can help them transition a little more smoothly, I see nothing wrong with that. Just my 2 cents...for what it's worth! |
12-11-2009, 06:56 AM | #5 |
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| Hi Who advised you of this? I hope she settles down, it sounds more of trauma than depression. Without a doubt has problems bonding, luckily she has taken to you. Be patient,. and be with her all the time if you can, for now, gradually she will build her trust up with others. I personally would try and 'allow' others to enter mine and her space for short periods only. Give it time, and baby steps. I do worry that medication can make things worse in the long term. Best of luck xxxx |
12-11-2009, 07:04 AM | #6 | |
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Or your daughter setting the food down for her? Or she sets the dish and you fill it? Try combining you that she trusts with activities involving others. Above all, everyone needs to be safe, so if these are not safe suggestions, speak to your vet about a mild sedative, to help for the short term transition. Good luck!
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12-11-2009, 07:13 AM | #7 | |
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Many rescues that have been in abusive homes need the home of very quiet people and it can take years to get over some of the abuse. During my rescue years I have never had anyone suggest giving a dog drugs so I question this advise big time. It is not a quality of life for her if she is stressed and frightened all the time.
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12-11-2009, 11:28 AM | #9 | |
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12-11-2009, 11:29 AM | #10 | |
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I would bring in a behavorist to see what the issues are..
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12-11-2009, 11:31 AM | #11 |
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| People who have nothing positive to add to a post should keep their mouths shut and stay off my thread.
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12-11-2009, 11:38 AM | #14 |
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| Mingtoy...I take exception to your comment. As should a LOT of people. To the OP...I'm just seening this but FYI my Vet prescribed it to MY rescue on a short term basis. We can't know everything that our pups have gone through before they came to us & sometimes they need something to help them adjust to a loving home. It helped Sophie, who is now weaned off of it & takes Acepromazine when her anxiety needs to be managed. She takes 1/4 of a tablet which doesn't dope her up. Ask your Vet if he thinks it will work for your little guy. ALSO you need to get some books on how to desenitize him. One big thing is to have others take care of his day to day needs. Bless ya for taking him into your home & be patient. Just know that it doesn't always work out.
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12-11-2009, 11:45 AM | #15 | |
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