|Articles|August 1, 2014

Medications for fearful dogs and cats

Author(s)Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB, CAAB

Whether youre trying to prevent distress, alleviate ongoing distress or help dogs and cats not make fearful memories, use this guide to find the right formulation for your patients.

Download this resource and use it as a guide to find the right medications to alleviate distress and fear in pets.

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