Q: How long does it take to treat my dog with Reconcile® in combination
with BOND™ training?
Follow the recommendation of your veterinarian. Clinical trial results show
substantial progress can occur in eight weeks. In those trials, improvement in
separation anxiety-related behavior occurred in 73 percent of dogs as compared
to those receiving behavior modification alone (51%). Forty-two percent of dogs
showed improvement within the 1st week versus those receiving behavior modification
alone (18%). It is important to treat your pet for the full prescribed duration,
while also using a behavior modification plan, to see the best results.
Q: What additional treatment should I anticipate following the eight week
program?
After the initial treatment period, your veterinarian will check your pet's
progress and determine what additional treatment, if any, may be required.
Q: How should I give Reconcile to my dog?
Give the dose your veterinarian recommended once a day. Reconcile can
be given with or without food. If you miss a dose, don't give your
dog a double dose, just continue with the next scheduled dose. If you have
questions, be sure to ask your veterinarian.
Q: Is Reconcile a sedative?
No, Reconcile does not act as a sedative in your dog. It is specifically
intended to reduce anxiety.
Q: Can Reconcile be used in cats?
Reconcile is only labeled for use with dogs.
Q: Can Reconcile be administered for other behavioral problems?
Reconcile is not registered for the treatment of other behavioral diseases.
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.
