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I’ve got a 16-yo dog on prozac cause he’s recently (past year) became extremely anxious anytime we leave the house, even just going into the yard, he barks and
by hipadev23 3y ago
I’ve got a 16-yo dog on prozac cause he’s recently (past year) became extremely anxious anytime we leave the house, even just going into the yard, he barks and whines, scratches at the door, and has accidents. I think it has helped but honestly hard to say. If there’s a better alternative I’d love to try it. We take him on plenty of walks (for his age) and attention when we’re home.
- swayvil 3y agoMaybe another dog to keep him company. My dog hates to sleep alone. Could that be an issue? Also, being old. Subject to the ails of that. Can raise your anxiety level. Maybe that's what's going on.
- kwkelly 3y agoUnfortunately in the vast majority of cases another dog is ineffective for the treatment of separation anxiety. It does sometimes help but they usually want a human or a specific human.
- kwkelly 3y agoProzac as a treatment for isolation distress or separation anxiety is much more effective when coupled with desensitization training and possibly counter conditioning. If you’re not already practicing that it may help.
- maximinus_thrax 3y agoI am not an expert, but a 16 year old dog falls straight into the 'teaching an old dog new tricks'. I would totally drug up the dog to ensure it lives the (short) rest of its life peacefully and pleasantly. And I don't even like dogs.
- bitwize 3y ago> I am not an expert, but a 16 year old dog falls straight into the 'teaching an old dog new tricks'. Old dogs love mental stimulation, and many of them can indeed learn new tricks.
- TowerTall 3y agoA very nervous street dog decided to move in with me a year ago. For a few month I gave her a couple of drops CBD weed oil in her food. It did help a little, I think. She slept more. I don't give that anymore after finished the bottle. She is much more calm now. It could be because CBD got her to relax and bring the stress level down or it could be that it because she has adjusted to her new environment. Worth a try. It wont harm
- hipadev23 3y agoThanks, CBD is worth a shot