If you have a dog with anxiety, there’s a new drug out that’s just for them.
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The loud booms of 4th of July fireworks are too much for some nervous dogs, but there’s now a drug that may ease pets’ Independence Day anxiety.
But, Dr. Yarnell suggests that you try to comfort your dog before turning to medication and that you don’t leave him or her home alone.
Dr. Jan Ciganek, the chief of staff of the clinic said that like any other drug, there are side effects and to consult with doctor about the drug and is the only FDA approved drug to treat dogs with noise aversion.
The drug is easy to administer, it is a form of gel which can be placed between the check and gum of the pet for oral transmucosal absorption of the drug. According to reports, the drug provides a calming effect on pets without sedating them.
Dogs with severe heart, breathing, liver or kidney problems should not take the drug.
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Pachel said those treatments or combinations of them work for many dogs, but the tranquilizers can take days to wear off and anti-anxiety pills – many only tested on people – can cause appetite problems, upset stomach and, rarely, abnormal heartbeats if the dose isn’t right. “It’s not a tranquilizer, per se”, explained Dr. Gary Yarnell, a vet in NY. They say that those pets who have serious noise aversion condition should be accompanied at all times during such circumstances.
