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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Perhaps then, you can share the clinical trials that I don't have time to look for right now. I did NOT say ALL become addicted. I said it is a problematic benzo ... that it does have a very high potential for habituation. |
I don’t have the clinical trials - I can ask my vet for them though. If I recall any of my comparative physiology canines metabolize much like humans. They even have fast and slow metabolizes genetically. I know she worked with military canines for many years and the clinic she is with treats most of the police canines in our area.
And you are correct, benzos are problematic. That is why the FDA and DEA stipulate short term use (which many docs ignore). Any patient I see that I am treating with medication for anxiety must see a psycho therapists in addition. That is where I got the idea to start Cali in agility and it might have been the smartest thing I did for her. The vet also agreed.