Behavior modification and pharmacotherapy for separation anxiety in a 2-year-old pointer cross.

Abstract

Separation anxiety is a common behavioral problem in dogs. Treatment is based on developing a behavior modification protocol that gradually desensitizes and counter-conditions the dog to being left alone, by rewarding calm, relaxed behavior. Judicious use of pharmacotherapy can be a useful adjunct to a behavior modification program.

• Authors: Michelle Lem
• Journal: The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne (Can Vet J) Vol. 43 Issue 3 Pg. 220-2 (Mar 2002) ISSN: 0008-5286 [Print] Canada
• PMID: 11901597 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
• Clomipramine

Topics

• Animals
• Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic (therapeutic use)
• Anxiety, Separation (drug therapy, therapy)
• Behavior Therapy
• Behavior, Animal (drug effects)
• Clomipramine (therapeutic use)
• Dog Diseases (drug therapy, therapy)
• Dogs
• Male