Teddy is finally going on anxiety meds..

[MarkFromSea]

Originally Posted by yorkiemini

Ha ha ha - and when I got the citation and court date for allegedly killing a protected species I though I was going to have to start taking it, too

That's a story I missed.

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-c...ration-anxiety

[SirTeddykins]

So, we're 2 days in and there is already a marked difference in Teddy's personality. He's just so chill. I don't mean like stoned, or not with it, he's just so NOT reactive. I had to call the vet and have her reassure me that the dosing is correct cuz, whilst I know that some are more receptive to chemicals i.e. anti-depressants than others, which means that some experience changes faster etc., I didn't expect to see a change in 2 days. I was assured all was fine as he is not throwing up, going to the bathroom more, acting weird (or weirder than normal) etc.

Then, sadly, I was told that the behaviorist wants me to travel with Teddy to see her, instead of the other way around, and I don't want to pay $700 for long distance therapy. I really need someone with a hands on and dedicated approach so I don't think she's the one for me, which is annoying, because she has so many qualifications but obviously is adverse to demonstrating their worth!

Anyway, thought I'd update since Clomicalm is often mentioned but no one seems to come back to talk about the experience and the outcome. So, hopefully, this will help someone as well as being cathartic for me.

[Britster]

Good luck! Jax doesn't have SA but he does anxiety regarding storms, gun shots, etc. For some reason on our trip to FL last year he was AWFUL in the RV... I think because it's louder than a car, lots of clanking around, bumps etc, I mean he was making me anxious. I am not kidding when I say he NEVER calmed down during the entire 15+ hour trip except for potty breaks when we stopped. He paced, panted, wouldn't stay in one place or if I tried to keep him in one place, he freaked even more. He is not like this in the car (or he may show some anxiety for first 15-30 mins, but no more). I called his vet who called us in an RX for xanax -- I thought it would help but it did nothing. So next long trip I'll be getting something stronger and will need suggestions.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by yorkiemini

Ha ha ha - and when I got the citation and court date for allegedly killing a protected species I though I was going to have to start taking it, too

You actually did kill a hawk? When I called the zoo about this huge hawk that would sit on my fence, waiting for a yorkie to come outside, those people went NUTS warning me continuously about jail time and huge fines for injuring/killing one of those predators!!! I could tell they were really serious about criminal charges for my injuring one of those birds......I seemed to be the only one concerned about my precious yorkies......I wonder if they had surveillance on the property, to see if I actually did kill one....how did they find out you killed one??? I KNOW you didnt call and tell them!!!!! Yes, they are deadly serious about those damn birds......almost as serious as I am about protecting my DOGS!!!!!

What in the world did they do to you?????

[SirTeddykins]

2 words:

'Not working'.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by SirTeddykins

2 words:

'Not working'.

So sorry
Have you tried acepromazine?

[yorkiemini]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

You actually did kill a hawk? When I called the zoo about this huge hawk that would sit on my fence, waiting for a yorkie to come outside, those people went NUTS warning me continuously about jail time and huge fines for injuring/killing one of those predators!!! I could tell they were really serious about criminal charges for my injuring one of those birds......I seemed to be the only one concerned about my precious yorkies......I wonder if they had surveillance on the property, to see if I actually did kill one....how did they find out you killed one??? I KNOW you didnt call and tell them!!!!! Yes, they are deadly serious about those damn birds......almost as serious as I am about protecting my DOGS!!!!!

What in the world did they do to you?????

No I did not kill the hawk, but the authorities would not believe that Cali, who is under 4 pounds, was capable of having killed the hawk, when actually she broke its neck shaking it. So they claimed I killed it -- I won the case because when I took the bird and Cali to the vet, they kept the bird in their freezer and they did a necroscopy and found it had not been beaten and indeed its neck was broken, and that Cali had gotten by the neck, just under the beak and shaken it back and forth and broke its neck.

I had a rake laying in the yard and they jumped to the conclusion I had killed the hawk with it.

[yorkiemini]

Originally Posted by SirTeddykins

2 words:

'Not working'.

What did they put him on and what dose?

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by SirTeddykins

2 words:

'Not working'.

Try not get discouraged - there are SO many meds you can try till you find the right one...anti-anxiety meds, tranquilizers, anti-depressants...

[SirTeddykins]

Originally Posted by yorkiemini

What did they put him on and what dose?

Hiya, clomicalm 2.5mg twice daily. He's been on it around six weeks now.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Try not get discouraged - there are SO many meds you can try till you find the right one...anti-anxiety meds, tranquilizers, anti-depressants...

Thanks - it's so hard because the person I hold responsible for his regression is the person who is now advising me on how to correct it and this issue is frustrating enough without it going backward which is, I know, part of the issue anyway.

Also, the meds have gone up and doubled in price. Whilst I'm happy to pay whatever is required, I'd like to see some progress. A bit naïve of me, I guess, to hope for a magic pill when I know there isn't one! I'm a sucker for good news stories, though, I guess!

[canana]

What about melatonin for dogs? Melatonin is a natural substance the body produces (dogs and humans) that make us fall asleep at night, so I think it'd be for short term use only - such as during thunderstorms. People also use it for jet-lagged purposes.

Has anyone tried it before? I felt guilty when I was crate training Scottie (felt like I shouldn't be drugging my dog up), but I gave him some melatonin during the second month of him screaming throughout the night (throwing tantrums from 1am all the way until 5am, as if he was being physically tortured) in his crate and I was going crazy. It seemed to really calm him down though, after giving it to him for a couple nights, and I was finally able to get some rest.

[SirTeddykins]

Teddy is going back to the vet today. The meds didn't work so we're bringing him and a three hour video showing him howling, barking, biting the baby gate and pacing for three straight hours

So stressful.

[Jellymint]

Oh my how challenging for all of you. My hope is for direction and solution. Will be thinking of you.

[Scoobstersmom]

Originally Posted by SirTeddykins

Teddy is going back to the vet today. The meds didn't work so we're bringing him and a three hour video showing him howling, barking, biting the baby gate and pacing for three straight hours

So stressful.

Oh my. That sounds exactly like our little guy during a thunderstorm. He also has horrible anxiety during car rides. I've been trying to desensitize him by taking him on short rides around the block or just hanging out in the car eating treats. Long brisk walks to tire him out also helps. But Xanax has changed his life. Just .5 mg half an hour before I put him in the car and he will happily sit in his carseat looking out the window without a care in the world for a 3 hour drive. I don't think I will ever be able to desensitize him to the storms though. He senses them before the clouds even come.

I hope your vet is able to advise you and prescribes something that will help.

Diana

[SirTeddykins]

Thanks all - Prozac has been given in drop form..

really wanted to avoid all of this but here we go.