Often referred to as thunderphobia, but for many dogs other storm related stimuli are at least as, if not more important, than the sounds of thunder.
Terminology
Often referred to as thunderphobia, but for many dogs other storm related stimuli are at least as, if not more important, than the sounds of thunder.
Phobia
Fear reactions that
"Normal" Fear vs. Phobia
Interaction of Stimulus X Fear
Management Steps
Treatment may be simple:
May be serious and not respond to simple treatment
Composite fear
Behavior modification
Maintenance Drug
Fast-acting Drug
Behavior Modification
» Sounds
» Sights
» Smells
» Other
Maintenance Drugs
Tricyclic antidepressant
Clomipramine 2-3 mg/kg b.i.d.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Fluoxetine 1-2 mg/kg daily
Paroxetine 1-2 mg/kg daily
Fast Acting Drug
Diazepam 0.5-2.0 mg/kgAlprazolam 0.02-0.1 mg/kg
DS&CC
Pheromones?
D.A.P. may be beneficial in some cases.
Crowell-Davis SL and Murray T 2006. Veterinary Psychopharmacology. Blackwell Publishing.
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