TRAZODONE: A POTENTIAL DRUG TO TREAT ANXIETY IN DOGS
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Jeba Sujana
Veterinarian(Fear-Free Certified), Banfield Pet Hospital, 19945 Katy Fwy, Houston, Texas, USA
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Jessica Walker
Veterinarian(Fear-Free Certified), Banfield Pet Hospital, 19945 Katy Fwy, Houston, Texas, USA
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Ranganathan
Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Orathanadu. Tamil Nadu, India
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Ramesh
Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Sakthivelu
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Veterinary Dispensary, Vedapatti, Coimbatore, Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Tamil Nadu, India
Keywords:
Trazodone, anxiety, dogsAbstract
Trazodone is a commonly used medication in the United States for the treatment of anxiety in dogs.This article is intended to bring awareness among small animal veterinary practitioners of India about trazodone and its potential uses in the treatment of post-operative hyperactivity, noise phobia, separation anxiety and aggressive behavior.
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