Every dog responds differently to medication and prozac comes with its own list of dangerous side effects to watch out for when first introducing it to your pet.
Fluoxetine for dogs side effects.
Some dogs show side effects.
This promotes the feelings of being content and overall happiness of the dog in turn decreasing anxiety and depression.
If you tell someone your dog is taking prozac it s not uncommon to get a raised eyebrow experts say.
It is often prescribed for anxiety aggression and behavioral issues in both humans and dogs.
There is a stigma associated with giving prozac to pets.
There are some side effects that can be harmful to dogs and the drug can react badly with other medication.
That said reconcile is much more expensive than its generic fluoxetine.
How does prozac work in dogs.
There are numerous side effects to this medication.
Additionally fluoxetine does not work on some dogs on its own and will take up to 3 4 weeks before affecting behavior in.
Fluoxetine is for short term use until a condition is manageable without it.
It can take up to 4 6 weeks before it starts to work with visible effects 6.
Common side effects of prozac include.
Vomiting loss of appetite uncommonly aggressive behavior seizures itching and or diarrhea in dogs.
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Fluoxetine increases the serotonin levels in the brain by decreasing its metabolism rate 6.
Overdose can cause muscle tremors and theoretically serotonin syndrome.