My friends Dog is chewing up the house when she leaves for work would a little Prozac work to help stop this from happening
2007-04-20 20:41:00 · 13 answers · asked by Susan L 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hey just ask your vet he or she can give you the best answer
2007-04-22 19:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be careful with Prozac. It can cause heart palpitations.I don't think they should always be using pills to change a behaviour. It only helps the business of pharmaceuticals. She'd be better to get a friend for her dog or have someone come in and check on him. Even a radio may help for company when she is not there.
2007-04-20 20:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by jan d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some vets do prescribe prozac for overly aggressive dog (biting dogs) But *never* for being mischievous..It would cause more problems than ever.
Your friend's dog is suffering from separation anxiety. Here are some sites that will help her understand and deal with this problem> http://www.wagntrain.com/SeparationAnx.htm
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pets_for_life_program/dog_behavior_tip_sheets/separation_anxiety.html
this is from a site about using prozac inappropriately for a dog> ""They cite the case of Skippy, a fluffy white poodle who went on a bizarre biting spree, mauling his owner and 3 small children. The attack finally ended when Skippy intentionally ran in front of a Greyhound bus, killing himself.
"Skippy never exhibited violent behavior before Prozac," insisted family members. "Instead of helping him, the pill turned him into a doggone killer."
2007-04-20 20:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My vet tells me there are a lot of people asking for this! I jokingly told him I thought my mental Boxer needed some, because he really is a rather wacky old thing, and still hasn't calmed down at 10 years old. I know there are tranquilizers for animals, but would hesitate to give them to a dog simply because it is lonely. Maybe a few toys would help the dog not be so bored when there is no one there.
2007-04-20 20:59:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u r joking right???? u wouldn't really do that?? i hope not? giving a dog human medicine would not wrk!!!!!!! it would kill the poor thing! if thats what u want? hope not, really?? just tell "YOUR FREIND" to get s good dog trainer, since he cant train the dog himself!! training will help ur problem...do not try prozac!!! or even u can tell "ur friend" not to leave the dog alone for that long or maybe just keep the dog in one room/area till u he gets home! like the kitchen or bathroom...not tooo small of an area though!! also it depends on the size of the dog too!! BUT please dont give a dog prozac or ne form of human medicine!!!
2007-04-20 20:48:58 · answer #5 · answered by dede10527 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
She should not give her dog prozac! A vet could prescribe something appropriate and safe for a dog.
2007-04-20 20:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Please do not do this. Prozac is a human medication for depression, and you have a dog with separation anxiety. Please see a vet or behaviourist for tips on how to deal with this - NEVER give an animal human medication, especially prescription stuff!
Well, I can only pray you were kidding.
2007-04-20 22:49:00 · answer #7 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you want to kill it! Take it to a Vet & to an obedience school.
Maybe you could get some 'training' yourself on how to 'safely' care for a pet.
2007-04-20 20:52:06 · answer #8 · answered by bejay 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it is and it regularly given for depression and anxiety disorders in dogs.
www.eurobichons.com
far better would be to crate train the dog though, its not rocket science dog ownership...
look up crate training ..
2007-04-20 20:53:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why not to try Cyanide?
You can be sure, her dog will stop chewing at all after it.........
2007-04-20 20:55:46 · answer #10 · answered by drorba1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋