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Is 20mg of flouxetine a safe dose for a 47 lb. American Foxhound given once s day? Also is trazadone 50mg once daily safe to use with flouxetine?
Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question. Twenty mg of fluoxetine given once daily to a 47lb dog is within the recommended dose range, so yes it is safe. The trazadone dose is also within the recommended dose range when used in combination with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, which is the classification of fluoxetine. There is n increased risk of developing a disorder called serotonin syndrome when these two drugs are used together, but the lower dose range of trazadone is used when they are given together to try to prevent that. The normal dose range of trazadone is higher than what Hank is currently being given. I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My dog has been taking Fluoxetine for almost 3 weeks now for anxiety and obsessive behavior. This was recommended by his trainer & I have reluctantly agreed. Side effects were immediate. Loss of appetite and very sluggish. His appetite has improv
I usually don't expect to see positive changes for at least 6 weeks. You may want to discuss these side effects with your vet to see if there might be a better anxiety medication to use - there is no one best medication for all dogs, sometimes it is trial and error. I can't really tell you what to expect next, since every dog is so different. I would not expect that his current side effects would get worse, though.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My yorkie was prescribed 5 mg of fluoxetine daily for severe separation anxiety. I’ve been breaking 10 mg capsules and wrapping the meds in meat, two meat balls per capsule. For convenience I’ve prepared up to ten balls in advance. It recently occurr
I'm not 100% sure about the stability of fluoxetine outside of the capsule, but as long as a capsule is not extended release I will sometimes recommend that people put the contents in a meatball like you describe for pets who are difficult to pill. I would be concerned about the stability of the drug in the meatball for 10 days however - it would probably be best to make each meatball daily and leave the remaining medication in the capsule or a dark plastic bag so it isn't exposed to light or oxygen. You may also want to ask your vet about having the medication compounded into a liquid suspension through a compounding pharmacy which might make it easier to squirt into a meatball and would result in more accurate dosing.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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What are the most common behaviour modification things do we need to do when a dog is in Prozac ( flouxetene ) because of previous aggression issues ? I’ve been doing basic commands but my dog is a bit hyper excited , even after 3 weeks of floux
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! It takes 2-4 weeks for Prozac to reach therapeutic blood levels. If at 4 weeks you are noticing minimal affects I would consult your Vet and ask to increase the dose if possible, or change drugs if you are at the maximum dose. You can also add in short acting drugs like Trazadone to use with the Prozac to calm him more during training or specific events where he needs to be calmer. The most important thing for you to do first with Bongo is master the basic commands. I also recommend the gentle leader harness that goes on the muzzle. If you can't get him to learn basic commands and are plateauing with training I recommend a veterinary behaviorist or a trainer specific to your issues. I wish you the best!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My dog Ellie is a pitbull mix. she has been put on prozac 40 mg. she’s been on it for a month now and the past two weeks i’ve noticed very bad shaking and panting. she’s been more alert and at night she’s restless or acts weird. is this normal?
I suggest you talk to your vet about this. Her dose may need to be adjusted to a lower quantity. It sounds like she is having side effects. I suggest you drop the dose to 20mg once a day until you can speak to your vet. You cannot just stop this medication cold turkey. ( https://www.petplace.com/article/drug-library/drug-library/library/fluoxetine-prozac-reconcile-for-dogs-and-cats/ )
Updated on August 12th, 2025
