Comments on: Disturbing Diversion http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/disturbing-diversion/ Psychiatric drug withdrawal and alternatives to medications Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:38:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: giannakali http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/disturbing-diversion/#comment-6629 giannakali Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:37:23 +0000 http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/?p=551#comment-6629 ha ha ha !! Good one Cricket!! ha ha ha !! Good one Cricket!!

]]> By: Cricket http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/disturbing-diversion/#comment-6616 Cricket Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:17:35 +0000 http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/?p=551#comment-6616 Okay, see both sides, but this bit about pet pills really got my attention: "chewable and tastes like beef." We all should be so lucky. Okay, see both sides, but this bit about pet pills really got my attention: “chewable and tastes like beef.” We all should be so lucky.

]]> By: Deborah http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/disturbing-diversion/#comment-6586 Deborah Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:16:39 +0000 http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/?p=551#comment-6586 For folks who have a pet who is facing euthanasia due to a behavioral issue, maybe, MAYBE prozac could be an option. I have a rescued dog with big issues, including fear-based and territorial aggression. After he bit me (ME!), my vet recommended Reconcile (name for dog prozac) as an alternative to euthanizing him or turning him into a shelter, which would euthanize him due to the aggression. He was so passive and quiet, and seemed so unhappy, I was motivated to seek out the third trainer/behaviorist I ahve worked with. Apparently the third time was a charm. The drug certainly seemed to produce side effects that were as unpleasant for the dog as his aggression was for me. Plus ca change... For folks who have a pet who is facing euthanasia due to a behavioral issue, maybe, MAYBE prozac could be an option.

I have a rescued dog with big issues, including fear-based and territorial aggression. After he bit me (ME!), my vet recommended Reconcile (name for dog prozac) as an alternative to euthanizing him or turning him into a shelter, which would euthanize him due to the aggression.

He was so passive and quiet, and seemed so unhappy, I was motivated to seek out the third trainer/behaviorist I ahve worked with.

Apparently the third time was a charm. The drug certainly seemed to produce side effects that were as unpleasant for the dog as his aggression was for me. Plus ca change…

]]> By: Naturalgal http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/disturbing-diversion/#comment-6570 Naturalgal Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:48:22 +0000 http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/?p=551#comment-6570 Unfortunately I am aware of this trend. I even have an acquaintance who was a vet assistant and she got out of the field because they were pushing so many drugs for pets. I also belong to a support group for dogs and some people on that list use doggie psycho-active drugs. We are using "dog psychology." Unfortunately I am aware of this trend. I even have an acquaintance who was a vet assistant and she got out of the field because they were pushing so many drugs for pets.

I also belong to a support group for dogs and some people on that list use doggie psycho-active drugs. We are using “dog psychology.”

]]> By: Annie http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/disturbing-diversion/#comment-6560 Annie Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:44:47 +0000 http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/?p=551#comment-6560 How ridiculous is that ! Thanks for the update I had not heard of this and I need to know what to avoid! I am a tried and true animal lover. Annie How ridiculous is that ! Thanks for the update I had not heard of this and I need to know what to avoid! I am a tried and true animal lover. Annie

]]> By: Jane http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/disturbing-diversion/#comment-6558 Jane Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:39:58 +0000 http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/?p=551#comment-6558 Wait until the stories of pets mauling children and owners as they come off anti depressants start circulating. Then there will be a canine bipolar epidemic in puppies. Good grief when will people get a grip. Wait until the stories of pets mauling children and owners as they come off anti depressants start circulating. Then there will be a canine bipolar epidemic in puppies. Good grief when will people get a grip.

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