Fluoxetine combined with clorazepate dipotassium and behaviour modification for treatment of anxiety-related disorders in dogs

Pineda, Stefanía Escobar; Anzola, Bernadette; Olivares, Á.; Ibáñez, Miguel

doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.11.021

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“…Owners may be able to prevent the development of canine separation anxiety, but if their dog does develop separation anxiety, the problem may be reduced or eliminated through an owner-administered program of behavior modification, 38 supplemented in the early stages with medication. 8,22,31,[45][46][47][48][49]53 More research is needed to isolate the factors that are most efficacious in treating canine separation anxiety. It would be helpful to examine the separate effects of systematic desensitization and counterconditioning in the presence and absence of pharmacological interventions to further simplify the advice given to dog owners who are dealing with their dog's separation anxiety.…”

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“…For owners living with a dog that has separation-related behavior problems, the following instructions may help to reduce or eliminate unwanted behavior in the absence of the owner. Initially, the dog may benefit from the administration of medication such as clomipramine or fluoxetine 8,31,[45][46][47][48][49] administered concurrently with behavior modification. 22,53 Due to the cost of pharmacological interventions 33 and their potential adverse side effects, 8,31,48,51 owners should aim to withdraw medication gradually once the dog's behavior begins to improve.…”

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Canine separation anxiety: strategies for treatment and management

Sargisson

2014

VMRR

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Dogs with separation-related behavior problems engage in unwanted behavior such as destruction of property and excessive vocalization when left alone, causing distress for both the dog and the owner, and often leading to the dog being relinquished or euthanized. I review research on factors likely to predispose dogs to developing separation anxiety and on the treatments available. Although research is equivocal, dogs seem to develop separation-related behavior problems if they are male, sourced from shelters or found, and separated from the litter before they are 60 days old. Protective factors include ensuring a wide range of experiences outside the home and with other people, between the ages of 5-10 months, stable household routines and absences from the dog, and the avoidance of punishment. The most successful treatment for canine separation-related problems may be behavior modification that focuses on systematic desensitization and counterconditioning, which can be supplemented with medication in the initial stages. Where individual therapy from an animal behavior expert is not possible, advice to dog owners should be clear, simple, and contain five or fewer instructions to improve adherence. Advice is given for people seeking to adopt a dog, for new dog owners, and for existing dog owners who wish to treat their dog's separation anxiety.

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Canine separation anxiety: strategies for treatment and management

Sargisson

2014

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“…Of the twelve studies found, seven used medication in combination with behavioural therapy advice 7,[15][16][17][18]32,33 . Methodology used to assess changes to dog's behaviour were generally the same, with most (ten out of twelve) studies using a form of survey or questionnaire 1,7,[15][16][17][18][19][20][21]33 . Only three studies used video recording of the dog's behaviour as a method of evaluating changes to dog's behaviour [20][21][22] and one study 32 using a cassette tape recording.…”

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The Use of Behavioural Advice in the Management of Separation Anxiety in Canines: A Literature Review.

Shen¹

2019

IJAR

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Canine separation anxiety is a prevalent and pertinent issue, making up the second largest group that behavioural clinics see. Various treatments have been devised in an attempt to manage this disorder, with varying success. This review aimed to consolidate the literature regarding the effectiveness of behavioural advice given to owners in the management of separation anxiety in their canines. Eligible studies were sourced through databases Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Embase and Proquest. Ten studies were selected to be included in the literature review. Behavioural advice was found to lead to improvements in canine separation anxiety. Factors such as owner's compliance play a part in the treatment outcome. In conclusion, behavioural advice is effective in the management of separation anxiety in canines.

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“…Some recent behavioural-modification programs have included distinct phases that involve structured training sessions (Ibáñez & Anzola, 2009;Pineda et al, 2014). These behavioural therapies involved three phases.…”

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The role of oxytocin in relationships between dogs and humans and potential applications for the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs

Thielke

Udell

2015

Biol Rev

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The hormone oxytocin plays an important role in attachment formation and bonding between humans and domestic dogs. Recent research has led to increased interest in potential applications for intranasal oxytocin to aid with the treatment of psychological disorders in humans. While a few studies have explored the effects of intranasally administered oxytocin on social cognition and social bonding in dogs, alternative applications have not yet been explored for the treatment of behavioural problems in this species. One potentially important application for intranasal oxytocin in dogs could be the treatment of separation anxiety, a common attachment disorder in dogs. Here we provide an overview of what is known about the role of oxytocin in the human-dog bond and canine separation anxiety, and discuss considerations for future research looking to integrate oxytocin into behavioural treatment based on recent findings from both the human and dog literature.

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Fluoxetine combined with clorazepate dipotassium and behaviour modification for treatment of anxiety-related disorders in dogs

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Canine separation anxiety: strategies for treatment and management

Canine separation anxiety: strategies for treatment and management

The Use of Behavioural Advice in the Management of Separation Anxiety in Canines: A Literature Review.

The role of oxytocin in relationships between dogs and humans and potential applications for the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs

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