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ryansharp, Flickr Fluoxetine is a veterinary drug used to relieve separation anxiety in household dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Butch Schroyer, owner/operator of the Animal Care Clinic in Lexington, Ky., to get some insights about the drug. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet. What is fluoxetine? Fluoxetine is our Prozac. That's what it boils down to ... doggy Prozac. Fluoxetine is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, or SSRI, which are a group of drugs used in humans to address depression, anxiety disorders, compulsive disorders, and ...
Getty Amy D. Shojai is a certified animal behavior consultant and the award-winning author of 23 pet care books, including "PETiQuette: Solving Behavior Problems in Your Multipet Household." We want dogs to love us, but snarls, growls or (heaven forbid!) bites are dangerous and make it hard to love them back. But dogs aren't evil and you are not a bad owner if you have a growly dog. Forty percent of dogs have growled at their owners at one time or another. There are many kinds of aggression and, depending on the circumstances, some are normal. It's good to understand that growly dogs believe they have a good reason to aggress, whether owners agree, but it still should be dealt with. ...
Photo: Leo Lam Photography What animal lover hasn't daydreamed about ditching their desk job and applying for a job at the zoo? Or at a doggy daycare? Or tracking gorillas in Africa? We sure have, but since most of us may never actually get to work with the animals we love, we thought we'd introduce you to a few people who do. Name: Mieshelle Nagelschneider Age: 39 Job: Cat Behaviorist, The Cat Behavior Clinic How did you decide to become a cat behaviorist? It all started when I was about four and living on our Oregon farm. I wanted to be Snow White -- not because of the prince, but because she could talk to animals! Throughout my childhood I surrounded myself with animals of every ...