Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the response to treatment with clomipramine and fluoxetine in dogs with tail chasing. Material and methods: Twenty-five client owned dogs with tail chasing were included in this study. Diagnosis of tail chasing was made on the basis of the dog's...

Inappropriate urination in feline medicine embraces the behavior of domestic cats to urinate for no specific reason in undesirable places for their guardians. Cats with behavioral problems are two to six times more likely to be abandoned and many animals are euthanized. The aim of this paper is to...

Objective - To evaluate efficacy of fluoxetine hydrochloride for treatment of compulsive disorders in dogs. Design - Randomized, controlled clinical trial. Animals - 63 dogs with compulsive disorders. Procedures - The diagnosis was confirmed on the basis of analysis of videotapes of the dogs'...

Separation anxiety is one of the most common behaviour problems of companion dogs. Ignoring the problem or an inadequate treatment can lead to abandonment, relinquishment to an animal shelter, or even euthanasia of affected dogs. A successful treatment is based on a management plan that improves...