For years, Reconcile® (fluoxetine hydrochloride) has stood by your side, helping pets and their families navigate the challenges of behavioral health with unwavering reliability. Trusted by veterinary behaviorists and proven in countless cases, Reconcile is the veteran of calm – the steadfast choice for bringing balance and well-being to the pets who need it most.
What is separation anxiety?
Separation anxiety is a condition in which affected dogs may exhibit certain problematic behaviors when left alone, such as when the owner leaves the home for work or to run an errand. Research has shown that separation anxiety affects up to 17% of dogs in the United States1, 2. Dogs may have an inherited predisposition to separation anxiety, or it can be acquired, depending on the dog’s history. It’s important to remember that your dog is not bad but is suffering from a readily treatable medical condition.
Reconcile is a leading choice for veterinary behaviorists and practitioners for managing separation anxiety in dogs. When consistency, experience, and trust matter, turn to the veteran of calm – because peace of mind is earned, not claimed.
1. Bamberger M, Houpt KA. Signalment factors, comorbidity, and trends in behavior diagnoses in dogs: 1,644 cases (1991-2001). JAVMA. 2006;229(10):1593. 2. Tiira K, Sulkama S, Lohi H. Prevalence, comorbidity, and behavioral variation in canine anxiety. J Vet Behav. 2016;16:38.
If your dog always exhibits these behaviors when you leave the house, it is advisable to speak with your veterinarian about separation anxiety treatment options. Videotapes and audiotapes recorded when your dog is home alone can be very helpful for the veterinarian in making an accurate diagnosis. Remember that your dog is not a bad dog! It is suffering from a readily treatable condition.
Your dog may be showing signs
Dogs are social animals and naturally become bonded to family members in the household. It is possible that your dog is suffering from separation anxiety and it is recommended that you speak with your veterinarian to learn more and to receive a more accurate diagnosis.
Signs are minimal
Based on your responses, your dog does not appear to exhibit the most common signs for separation anxiety, however if you feel your dog may be suffering from this treatable condition, it is recommended that you speak with your veterinarian to learn more and to go over what signs your dog does exhibit that are of concern to you.
When it is clear that the behaviors your dog is exhibiting are not caused by a physical problem, your veterinarian will develop a comprehensive treatment plan for separation anxiety that may involve medication, such as Reconcile®(fluoxetine hydrochloride), and behavior modification training to help develop your dog’s independence. Reconcile is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs in conjunction with behavior modification training. Reconcile is a once-a-day flavored, chewable tablet prescribed by your veterinarian. Reconcile achieves a calmer frame of mind in dogs, making them more receptive to training.
If you would like to learn more about separation anxiety in dogs and how to help your pet, speak with your veterinary professional about separation anxiety and whether Reconcile may be right for your dog.
