Supports Calm Behavior in Dogs and Cats Product Description Fluoxetine Capsules are a type of medicine known as an SSRI that your vet might prescribe to help your dog or cat manage stress and behavior problems. This medication works just like the brand Prozac by enhancing serotonin levels in the brain, which helps your pet feel more relaxed. It is usually used together with a training plan to help lower issues like aggression, nervousness when left alone, or repetitive habits, making daily life much happier for your pet. Benefits Calm Behavior Support: Helps reduce anxiety-related behaviors like separation anxiety, phobias, and stress-driven reactions in pets. Treats Many Issues: This medicine works well for handling several different behavioral problems, such as acting out aggressively, repetitive habits, or pets marking their territory with urine. Better Daily Life: It helps your pet feel more peaceful and at ease when things change around them or during tense moments, which helps them lead a much happier life. Proven Effectiveness: Shows noticeable improvement within weeks, with full benefits typically achieved after consistent long-term use. Easy Oral Dosing: Capsule form allows convenient at-home administration, with or without food, as directed by veterinarians. Ingredients Active Ingredients Fluoxetine Hydrochloride How to Use Recommended-Dosage Chart Pet Type Recommended Dosage Dogs 1 mg/kg/day (oral) Cats 0.5–1 mg/kg/day (oral) Dosage & Administration Instructions Oral Administration: Give capsules by mouth as prescribed, with or without food depending on pet tolerance. Consistent Schedule: Administer doses at the same time daily to maintain stable therapeutic levels in your pet. Finish the Full Course: Never stop this medicine suddenly as it may cause issues. Your vet must guide a slow decrease. If You Forget a Dose: Give it soon unless the next dose is near. Do not give your pet a double dose. Requires a Prescription: This behavior medication is only for use under a vet's care and requires an official medical prescription. Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet. Additional Information Precautions Avoid Certain Medications: Do not combine with MAO inhibitors or amitraz products due to risk of serious interactions. Seizure Risk Caution: Avoid use in pets with seizure history or medications that lower seizure threshold. Health Condition Care: Use cautiously in pets with diabetes, liver disease, or those pregnant or lactating. Young Pet Restriction: Not recommended for pets under six months due to limited safety data. Allergy Awareness: Do not use in pets with known hypersensitivity to fluoxetine or other SSRI medications. Possible Side Effects Stomach Discomfort: Pets might throw up, have loose stools, or eat less, particularly if they take it without food. Mood Shifts: You may notice your pet acting restless, barking or meowing more, or appearing more anxious than usual. Feeling Tired: It is common for pets to seem sleepy or less active, though this typically goes away quickly. Nervous System Signs: Shaking or rare seizures can happen and mean you need to call your vet right away. Breathing Changes: Your pet might pant more or shiver, which often happens when they first start the medication. Storage Information Room Temperature Storage: Store medication between 68°F and 77°F to maintain stability and effectiveness. Dry Environment: Keep capsules in a cool, dry place away from moisture to prevent degradation. Safe Storage: Keep this medicine in a secure spot where kids and pets cannot reach it to prevent accidents. Original Packaging: Keep medication in original container or pharmacy vial to ensure proper labeling and identification. NOTE: For generic medications, the product image shown may not reflect the actual item received. Generic medications can vary in size, color, and shape between orders depending on the manufacturer. Additionally, your medication may arrive packaged in a HardyPaw Pharmacy vial. Shipping & Return We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details. For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy. Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE. Frequently Asked Questions Q1: How long does Fluoxetine take to work in pets? Ans: Fluoxetine may show initial improvement within the first week in some pets, but full therapeutic effects typically take four to eight weeks or longer. Consistent administration and combining it with behavioral training is important for achieving the best long-term results. Q2: Can Fluoxetine be given with food to pets? Ans: Yes, Fluoxetine can be given with or without food. If your pet experiences stomach upset or vomiting when given on an empty stomach, administering the medication with food or a small treat may help improve tolerance and reduce digestive discomfort. Q3: What conditions does Fluoxetine treat in dogs and cats? Ans: Fluoxetine is used to treat several behavior issues such as fear of being alone, hostility, repetitive habits, fears, and marking. It is most effective when paired with specific training methods suggested by your vet. Q4: Is it safe to stop Fluoxetine suddenly for pets? Ans: No, you should not stop giving Fluoxetine suddenly because it can cause withdrawal symptoms or make behavior worse. Any adjustments to the dose or stopping the medicine must happen slowly and only with your vet’s help to keep your pet safe and the treatment working. Q5: Are there any serious side effects of Fluoxetine in pets? Ans: While most side effects are mild, rare but serious reactions such as seizures or significant behavioral changes like increased aggression can occur. Immediate veterinary attention is required if such symptoms appear to ensure prompt evaluation and appropriate management. Clinical Research: https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1136/vetreco-2015-000146 https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=e674c00e6c6891d4af214d3ac88c38044d2fa9d6#page=82
