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Posted by medhed on February 7, 2005, at 18:34:46
Chico is 16lbs.
Junior is 20lbs.
Posted by Impermanence on February 7, 2005, at 18:48:36
In reply to HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by medhed on February 7, 2005, at 18:34:46
Yes the world has gone completely f**king mad, not that it was ever any other way. Whatever happened to regular walks and play, healthy diet and lots of love. We choose to take this crap, dogs can't.
Posted by Phillipa on February 7, 2005, at 19:17:03
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by Impermanence on February 7, 2005, at 18:48:36
This is true. Before my 17yr old dog Brandy died he had been on valium because he was blind, deaf, and they said Alzheimers. I now look back, and wonder what I did to him just because I loved him too much to let him die. My poor baby. Now, I'm really depressed. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by medhed on February 7, 2005, at 21:56:17
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by Phillipa on February 7, 2005, at 19:17:03
I'm crazy.
But those dogs are insane.
Posted by anastasia56 on February 7, 2005, at 22:05:39
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by medhed on February 7, 2005, at 21:56:17
if you added a good dose of xanax to your mix you wouldn't even know you had dogs
ana
Posted by mike13 on February 7, 2005, at 23:37:35
In reply to HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by medhed on February 7, 2005, at 18:34:46
Why are you giving prozac to your dog?? I mean what's it's diagnosis. I knew one dog who would took it for OCD SYMPTIONS... it would constantly swim in the lake for 20 hours on end
Posted by gardenergirl on February 8, 2005, at 6:44:43
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by Impermanence on February 7, 2005, at 18:48:36
I think that was a legitimate question to start the thread. And we really don't know the circumstances.
Thanks,
gg
Posted by stresser on February 8, 2005, at 7:25:06
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by anastasia56 on February 7, 2005, at 22:05:39
My dog takes Prozac because he was abused as a puppy and was in various homes before we adopted him. He was a resue Corgi, and has many issues. One is spinning and seperation anxiety. It has helped with his compusivness with licking everyone, and the spinning. He is also not as frienghtend during rain and thunderstorms, and that's a MAJOR progress. He used to hide under the bed for the entire day when it rained. Sometimes when I think it's not helping all that much, I think back and realize that it has calmed him down and he deals with things much better taking it than not. I hope this helps. Oh, He takes 15mg sometimes 20mg and weighs about 25lbs -L
Posted by Larry Hoover on February 8, 2005, at 7:33:06
In reply to HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by medhed on February 7, 2005, at 18:34:46
> Chico is 16lbs.
> Junior is 20lbs.Veterinary standards are .25-.50 mg/lb. So, that would work out to 4-8 mg, and 5-10 mg, respectively. To obtain accurate doses, pediatric liquid Prozac is available.
Best,
Lar
Posted by SLS on February 8, 2005, at 7:40:00
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS??? » medhed, posted by Larry Hoover on February 8, 2005, at 7:33:06
> > Chico is 16lbs.
> > Junior is 20lbs.
>
> Veterinary standards are .25-.50 mg/lb. So, that would work out to 4-8 mg, and 5-10 mg, respectively. To obtain accurate doses, pediatric liquid Prozac is available.
>
> Best,
> LarMy imperfect memory seems to recall that there is actually a veterinary preparation of selegiline designed specifically for depression.
- Scott
>
>
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on February 8, 2005, at 8:15:36
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by SLS on February 8, 2005, at 7:40:00
Just like with people, you need to have your pets checked out to make sure that they are in good health and can take a drug. Also then you can be sure about the dose. Please do it for them?
EE
Posted by Optimist on February 8, 2005, at 10:14:13
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by Impermanence on February 7, 2005, at 18:48:36
> Yes the world has gone completely f**king mad, not that it was ever any other way. Whatever happened to regular walks and play, healthy diet and lots of love. We choose to take this crap, dogs can't.
That's what people say about us humans as well remember. "Just snap out of it... go for a walk, have some fun, get a good meal in ya and you'll feel better." :)
Brian
Posted by Maxime on February 8, 2005, at 21:27:53
In reply to Please ask your vet!, posted by Emily Elizabeth on February 8, 2005, at 8:15:36
When my beloved golden retriever turned 11 she started to show signs of senility. One of her main problems though that when she sensed we were going to go out (and leave her alone in the house) she had a panic attack and would shake and drool. THE VET prescribed amitriptyline ... it worked like a charm. She lived to be 14.
We have to take care of our pets, especially since pets are therapy.
Maxime
Posted by medhed on February 8, 2005, at 23:36:18
In reply to Re: Please ask your vet!, posted by Maxime on February 8, 2005, at 21:27:53
I LOVE MY DOGS TO DEATH!!!
Posted by gromit on February 9, 2005, at 3:10:13
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by Phillipa on February 7, 2005, at 19:17:03
Don't beat yourself up, putting a pet down is one of the hardest things to do. Sometimes at night I can't help thinking about putting my dog down, it's like a horrible video in my head. At the time I thought I should be there for her but now I wish I hadn't. I can't trust people who don't like animals.
Rick
Posted by djmmm on February 9, 2005, at 10:17:58
In reply to HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by medhed on February 7, 2005, at 18:34:46
> Chico is 16lbs.
> Junior is 20lbs.That is something your vet would know. Please dont try to self-medicate your pets...BTW, those are some chubby min-pin's! Mine is about 10 lbs. Maybe a change in their diet and some exercise will help along with the medication.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Rx_Info_Sheets/rx_fluoxetine.pdf
Posted by medhed on February 9, 2005, at 10:32:04
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS???, posted by djmmm on February 9, 2005, at 10:17:58
> > Chico is 16lbs.
> > Junior is 20lbs.
>
> That is something your vet would know. Please dont try to self-medicate your pets...BTW, those are some chubby min-pin's! Mine is about 10 lbs. Maybe a change in their diet and some exercise will help along with the medication.
>
> http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Rx_Info_Sheets/rx_fluoxetine.pdfThey actually are not fat, very muscular and big for the breed. they are quite trim and beautiful dogs.
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 9, 2005, at 21:05:04
In reply to Re: HOW MUCH PROZAC FOR MY MINATURE PINSCHERS??? » djmmm, posted by medhed on February 9, 2005, at 10:32:04
> They actually are not fat, very muscular and big for the breed. they are quite trim and beautiful dogs.
Sorry to interrupt, but I'd like to redirect follow-ups regarding pets to Psycho-Babble Social. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20050205/msgs/455669.html
Thanks,
Bob
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