There are many symptoms of separation anxiety. The most common include:
- 1. Destructive Behavior
- Does your dog display destructive behavior only when you're away?
- 2. Urination/Defecation
- Does your dog display inappropriate urination/ defecation when alone?
- 3. Excessive Vocalization
- Does your dog bark or whine excessively when no one is home?
- 4. Clingy Behavior
- Does your dog constantly try to maintain contact with you at home?
- 5. Departure Behavior
- Does your dog become distressed when you leave?
- 6. Welcoming Behavior
- Does your dog excessively greet you when you arrive home?
Your veterinarian is the best source of information regarding your pet's
health. When talking with your veterinarian about separation anxiety, your
visit may include:
- A thorough physical examination with possible laboratory tests
- A discussion of your dog's complete health history, training and
household environment
- A discussion of any medication or dietary supplements you are giving your
dog now, or have given over the last several months
Your veterinarian will eliminate other medical causes for these behaviors
before diagnosing separation anxiety. Other causes might include territorial
displays, housetraining problems or prolonged confinement.
Important Safety Information
- The most common adverse reactions recorded during clinical trials with Reconcile® were calm or lethargy, reduced appetite, vomiting, shaking, diarrhea, restlessness, excessive vocalization, aggression, and, in infrequent cases, seizures.
- Reconcile chewable tablets are contraindicated for dogs with epilepsy or a history of seizures; with drugs that lower the seizure threshold; with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or within a minimum of 14 days of discontinuing therapy with an MAOI; in dogs with a known hypersensitivity to fluoxetine HCl or other SSRIs.
- A six week washout interval should be observed following discontinuation of therapy with Reconcile chewable tablets prior to the administration of any drug that may adversely interact with fluoxetine or norfluoxetine.
- For full product label, including complete safety information, click here.
