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The Hidden Diagnosis: What Behavior Reveals About Health

Depth:

They focus more on the "why" of the story rather than just the "what," leading to a more immersive read. 3. Look for Descriptive Tags

7) Themes and emotional truth

  • SSRIs (fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine): First-line for canine/feline anxiety, compulsive disorders, some aggression. 4-8 weeks to effect.
  • TCAs (clomipramine, amitriptyline): Separation anxiety, obsessive-compulsive signs.
  • Benzodiazepines (alprazolam, diazepam): Acute anxiety (fireworks, vet visit) or as adjunctive – risk of disinhibition aggression.
  • Azapirones (buspirone): Feline anxiety; low sedation, no dependency.
  • Trazodone: Short-acting serotonin antagonist/reuptake inhibitor; situational anxiety or adjunct.
  • Gabapentin: Analgesic plus anxiolytic; excellent for pain-related fear and veterinary visits.
  • Selegiline: MAO-B inhibitor; cognitive dysfunction syndrome in dogs (and off-label in cats).