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After meds, still SA.
I started my dog (15 yr/old Maltese female) on SA medication (Clomipramine
25mg twice a day) almost a 2 weeks ago. It's a powder in a capsule. I sprinkle 1/2 the capsule on her food twice/day. One of the problems I'm having is getting her to eat twice a day. The only thing she will eat is her food. Peanut butter, canned pumpkin, dog treats, etc. doesn't work. I have cut back on the amount of food I give her so she will eat (take medicine) twice a day. This still isn't working as good as it could...I suppose. I don't see any difference since she has been on the medication. She is still barking while I'm gone. I've video taped her. While I'm gone she mainly sits or lays by the door for about 3-5 minutes. Then she gets up looks around, may walk into the living room and back to the door. This is continuous the whole time I'm gone. It looks like a nervous habit. She does have a crate but will not lay in it. She doesn't even like sleeping in it. If I have clothes on the floor, she will sleep on those at night. I have bought her some toys but she won't play with them. She always looks at me like "what am I suppose to do with these. Don't leave." I always get the feeling she is worried I'm going to leave. She always seems very fragile, shaky and worred. She does have skin allergies, which I'm giving her medication for (Prednisolone 5mg every other day) until the allergy subsides. I'm currently giving her an eye sab called Vetropolycin Hydroc. Ointment for the build of gook in her eyes. It clears up after a few days and I stop giving her the ointment until it gets bad again. While I'm her, she seems to have very nervous habits. Every where I go in the house, she follows me. To the bathroom and she sits at the door staring opposite the bathroom. To the kitchen and she stands watching while I'm there. To the desk and she sits by the chair staring into space (opposite the chair). Sometimes she will lay in her bed under the sete (by the desk) or stand staring into space. She also seems to wimper while shes standing or sitting and staring. It's sort of like a loud breathing. Then sometimes she will lay down quitely. I'm probably noticing all of this more since I found out about SA. If this were a person, I'd say they were a nervous wreck. I keep trying to make her SA better but nothing seems to work. I guess I'm back for more - any suggestions? Thanks, Brett |
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I will try it but can't financially now. I don't have any confidence in it
either. Brett "Dimpled Chad" wrote in message ... On 13 Aug 2003, Brett opined: I keep trying to make her SA better but nothing seems to work. I read your post looking for the part where you said "I researched and found a trainer/behaviorist who will give me one-on-one help". IIRC, that was one of the strongest suggestions from before.... Chad -- Looking for a pet? Adopt one! ** http://www.petfinder.com Info for a healthy, happy dog? * http://www.dog-play.com "Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that's how dogs spend their lives." - Sue Murphy |
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I will try it but can't financially now. I don't have any confidence in it
either. Brett "Dimpled Chad" wrote in message ... On 13 Aug 2003, Brett opined: I keep trying to make her SA better but nothing seems to work. I read your post looking for the part where you said "I researched and found a trainer/behaviorist who will give me one-on-one help". IIRC, that was one of the strongest suggestions from before.... Chad -- Looking for a pet? Adopt one! ** http://www.petfinder.com Info for a healthy, happy dog? * http://www.dog-play.com "Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that's how dogs spend their lives." - Sue Murphy |
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She has skin problems, eye problems, whimpering. I would look into trying a new
diet. I think she has some auto immune problems which could be contributing to her anxiety. She needs a complete physical work-up. |
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She has skin problems, eye problems, whimpering. I would look into trying a new
diet. I think she has some auto immune problems which could be contributing to her anxiety. She needs a complete physical work-up. |
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"Tricia9999" wrote in message ... She has skin problems, eye problems, whimpering. I would look into trying a new diet. I think she has some auto immune problems which could be contributing to her anxiety. She needs a complete physical work-up. I'm assuming I need to call the vet to discuss this with her? Brett |
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"Tricia9999" wrote in message ... She has skin problems, eye problems, whimpering. I would look into trying a new diet. I think she has some auto immune problems which could be contributing to her anxiety. She needs a complete physical work-up. I'm assuming I need to call the vet to discuss this with her? Brett |
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Tricia wrote:
She has skin problems, eye problems, whimpering. I would look into trying a new diet. I think she has some auto immune problems which could be contributing to her anxiety. She needs a complete physical work-up. And Brett responded: I'm assuming I need to call the vet to discuss this with her? I think there's another possibility you need to discuss with your vet. Namely, whether all these symptoms - especially the anxiety symptoms she exhibits even when you're there- are related to the fact that everybody in this discussion seems to keep missing: this dog is OLD. Fifteen is elderly even for a small dog, and I think it's entirely possible that what you're seeing may not be "seperation anxiety"- or at least not *just* SA. The anxiety and restlessness could also be related either to physical discomfort/illness of some sort, OR to the onset of the canine equivalent of senility. |
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Tricia wrote:
She has skin problems, eye problems, whimpering. I would look into trying a new diet. I think she has some auto immune problems which could be contributing to her anxiety. She needs a complete physical work-up. And Brett responded: I'm assuming I need to call the vet to discuss this with her? I think there's another possibility you need to discuss with your vet. Namely, whether all these symptoms - especially the anxiety symptoms she exhibits even when you're there- are related to the fact that everybody in this discussion seems to keep missing: this dog is OLD. Fifteen is elderly even for a small dog, and I think it's entirely possible that what you're seeing may not be "seperation anxiety"- or at least not *just* SA. The anxiety and restlessness could also be related either to physical discomfort/illness of some sort, OR to the onset of the canine equivalent of senility. |
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"Brett" wrote in message news:
Interesting point. Does the vet diagnose this and is there a way to alliviate it? The vet can assess whether she has any physical discomfort and address relieving that discomfort. Geriatric onset of SA is pretty common because of anxiety from discomfort, but I get the impression that your Maltese has had SA for a long time and this is not a new problem. The behaviorist's mention of obedience training is not completely off-base. Many people feel that much SA stems from a dog's uncertainty about their relationship with their human, or at least a lack of structure in their homelife. Obedience can help remove that uncertainty. Take a look at a widely available book, "The Latchkey Dog". Lynn K. |
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