tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post1302874143982296010..comments2023-05-20T04:14:53.826-07:00Comments on My life with dogs: Baily and the ProzacKari in Alaskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555458287778413718noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-14387809910925411432010-06-30T22:55:10.422-07:002010-06-30T22:55:10.422-07:00I am so glad that you found a way to help Baily fe...I am so glad that you found a way to help Baily feel better. We use an herbal dog calming med during times of stress, like hunting season in this area (since we are out in the middle of nowhere, the hunters often come close and we have a couple of dogs that freak at gun shots). I hope for you all, that she will eventually be able to be weaned off of them, but I'm sure that you and your vet will do what is best for her.ocmisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573017187040669068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-74245078046907405022010-06-19T17:47:20.248-07:002010-06-19T17:47:20.248-07:00Many people will just give their dog to the pound ...Many people will just give their dog to the pound when he/she is not "convenient" to their lives. Many people will never try training, and probably even look at meds as too much "hassle." So, you have made the effort to try different methods for your dog, and you are doing what's right for her and not just giving up on her like so many do! Dont feel bad!PoochesForPeacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012724747774782188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-84904954495099410332010-06-17T08:09:16.505-07:002010-06-17T08:09:16.505-07:00Mayzie's mom here. I'm a little late on th...Mayzie's mom here. I'm a little late on this one but just wanted to tell you that I admire you for recognizing that your dog needed help and giving it to her. I always think of it this way. If my dog was suffering physically, would I hesitate to give her proper medication? No. There's such a stigma with mental health (both human and canine) and there shouldn't be. You're not "drugging" your dog. Your helping to no longer be in pain and improving her quality of life. <br /><br />We have a Xanax prescription for Mayzie that we give her if she's going to be going into a situation that we know is going to scare her. It was at the point that I was worried she was going to hurt herself. Getting that prescription was one of the best things we ever did because it helped even out her mood and allowed her brain to be open to counter-conditioning and desensitization. <br /><br />Sorry this was so long. I just don't want you to feel like you've taken the "easy" way out. You've given Baily a gift that I'm sure she would thank you for if she could.<br /><br />AmberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-81297743363436334302010-06-16T05:37:37.117-07:002010-06-16T05:37:37.117-07:00Dont feel sad. You tried everything else and if Ba...Dont feel sad. You tried everything else and if Bailey is now enjoying his life more then that is all that matters.. Hugs GJ xx Angel Ginger Jasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15332639287513279097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-25566832500897215502010-06-15T21:38:15.393-07:002010-06-15T21:38:15.393-07:00You should pat yourself on the back - and don'...You should pat yourself on the back - and don't look back. You have a happy dog on your hands...Life With Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466234787177577152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-79949492809588988732010-06-15T17:24:24.691-07:002010-06-15T17:24:24.691-07:00Bless her heart.
You know thank God for puppy Pro...Bless her heart. <br />You know thank God for puppy Prozac. Poor girl was miserable and if a little pill makes her days easier, I say bravo!<br />Much better than her crying and making herself sick with stress.<br /><br />It's a biological problem and should be thought of as such. <br />And it has a simple fix, thank God!<br /><br />She will be so happy to have her mommy home for a week. So happy for both of you!Rescued Pittie Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13521629284210674571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-31740337651711349652010-06-14T19:07:35.252-07:002010-06-14T19:07:35.252-07:00I don't think you should feel bad, but just wa...I don't think you should feel bad, but just watch for crazy signs, I know prozac made my husband go crazy in a bad way, years ago, so I wonder if the same thing could happen to dogs? <br />xxoo<br />Deborah<br />PS, don't you just wish you could slow down a little bit? I know I do...Deborah https://www.blogger.com/profile/10115126301153092589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-81144815071093680102010-06-14T17:48:43.871-07:002010-06-14T17:48:43.871-07:00We are happy that you didn't give up on Baily ...We are happy that you didn't give up on Baily and found something that helps her relax. Time is so short for us doggies it would be a shame if Baily was anxious and afraid her whole life.<br /><br />Waggles,<br />BijouBijouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06844678938413798444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-11473122277660653932010-06-14T11:27:11.962-07:002010-06-14T11:27:11.962-07:00Kudos on doing what is best for Bailey!!! We are t...Kudos on doing what is best for Bailey!!! We are thinking about doing the same for Bilbo...let us know how things go.<br /><br />Hang in there!The Adventures of the LLB Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502162429874740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-63860173837922247602010-06-14T10:46:50.085-07:002010-06-14T10:46:50.085-07:00It sounds like you're doing nothing but helpin...It sounds like you're doing nothing but helping Baily's anxiety and making her feel more relaxed. I think that's a good thing! Some dogs just need a little extra help and she is going through a big adjustment right now with you gone. I'm glad it's working for you guys.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14310521653862222270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-44766702727364906432010-06-14T10:07:32.370-07:002010-06-14T10:07:32.370-07:00Isn't modern medicine wonderful? None of us sh...Isn't modern medicine wonderful? None of us should have to suffer.Ms. ~Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527514822681686556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-34843199567890607712010-06-14T09:39:32.986-07:002010-06-14T09:39:32.986-07:00I really didn't know about this for dogs, so t...I really didn't know about this for dogs, so thanks for sharing. If this is available for dogs, and vets recommend it, I can't see anything wrong with it. I've heard that separation anxiety feels like drowning, which would be such a terrible feeling, so if this helps then it sounds good.Two Pitties in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694420319336839807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-85559021318082785692010-06-14T02:46:59.101-07:002010-06-14T02:46:59.101-07:00hey i think its awesome that baily's feeling b...hey i think its awesome that baily's feeling better. whatever it takes to make her happy! and now she's happy! who cares if it was prozac that ultimately helped her! i take human prozac and i don't care what anyone thinks. it has changed my life.havetailwillwaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490817684636706197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-33683041582336614192010-06-13T22:53:41.055-07:002010-06-13T22:53:41.055-07:00Whatever helps Baily feel better is always a good ...Whatever helps Baily feel better is always a good thing. I bet all the pups will enjoy having you home for a whole week.:)<br /><br />Love,<br />Teddy BearTeddy Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744437447701084974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-49723454488738785252010-06-13T22:20:03.264-07:002010-06-13T22:20:03.264-07:00I think that we need to do what we need to do in o...I think that we need to do what we need to do in order to have a good, positive, productive day. Sometimes we need help. If drugs are the kind of help we need I think it is wrong to take that possibility off the table just because we have preconceived notions as to what drugs *say* about us. The main thing is that Baily is healthy today. Maybe something different will get her there tomorrow, but for today, if that is what she needs after all of the other things you have tried, I think you should make that option available to her.Shauna (Fido and Wino)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06214298484954303975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-59619530219379548462010-06-13T20:20:05.249-07:002010-06-13T20:20:05.249-07:00Glad to hear Kari is getting better now. I can un...Glad to hear Kari is getting better now. I can understand what you're going through. Happy used to have major separation anxiety when she was younger. It's only in recent times she seems more calm. Maybe mellowing with age has something to do with it LOL.ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15237993584181913208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-12203103352749455212010-06-13T19:39:23.403-07:002010-06-13T19:39:23.403-07:00Yes! The important thing is that Baily is feeling ...Yes! The important thing is that Baily is feeling much better!<br />Kisses and hugs<br />LorenzaLorenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869787251617068379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-23558692504839981612010-06-13T19:38:40.837-07:002010-06-13T19:38:40.837-07:00We think it's great that the drug has worked f...We think it's great that the drug has worked for Baily! It's nothing wrong at all to give your dog or cat something to help them in our opinion. Same as humans. We are just glad that Baily is happy now! That's what counts! Lots of love, Debbie and Holly♥I am Holly♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/15463732288448178247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-85438486234973175452010-06-13T19:34:12.948-07:002010-06-13T19:34:12.948-07:00We aren't any difFURent than humans that need ...We aren't any difFURent than humans that need some of their edges smoothed out -<br /><br />Khongrats to woo fur doing something fur her!<br /><br />Hugz&Khysses,<br />KhyraNAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12341698924927724604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-39995070631129820082010-06-13T18:35:55.889-07:002010-06-13T18:35:55.889-07:00I fully agree with Mango's post. NOTHING wron...I fully agree with Mango's post. NOTHING wrong with using psychoactive drugs in dogs if the situation warrants it. Of course, you want to employ training/behavior modification along with the meds in hopes that they won't be needed anymore, but, for now, even if it's a long-term thing, there's nothing wrong with it. It's not like she knows she's on them.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146649374510678844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-6539416925816870552010-06-13T18:34:11.663-07:002010-06-13T18:34:11.663-07:00I'm so pleased to see the supportive feedback ...I'm so pleased to see the supportive feedback you've gotten, and I applaud your bravery in sharing about a tough subject. <br /><br />We were just looking into the possibility of adopting a dog that has big-time separation issues. It turns out his current owner is going to keep him, mainly because he just tried doggy Prozac with the dog, and life has improved dramatically for them both. <br /><br />Prozac has so immensely helped a number of people in my life, that I can't help but feel it's a marvelous alternative to feeling stressed and unhappy forever. Hooray for Baily, and hooray for you!!Infrequent Flyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695917474916791473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-22507071501161431552010-06-13T18:31:36.940-07:002010-06-13T18:31:36.940-07:00It's not like you ignored your dog all of thes...It's not like you ignored your dog all of these years, threw your hands up into the air, and took the easy way out. You've worked with Baily for a long time before you made this decision, and this step worked for everyone. She's now getting to be the dog she was meant to be. You can all enjoy each other's company more! I think it's great!pibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420878751922413807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-67587989692218574942010-06-13T18:14:52.775-07:002010-06-13T18:14:52.775-07:00Huh? Helping your dog be happy a bad thing? There ...Huh? Helping your dog be happy a bad thing? There is a reason that humans take prozac and it is because they are experiencing problems in their brain that are out of sync with reality and causing their brain chemicals to go haywire. Of course that can happen to doggies too!<br /><br />Bravo to you for wanting what is best for your pup.<br /><br />Slobbers,<br />MangoDexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238751458587219022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-84223432699441263922010-06-13T17:16:27.411-07:002010-06-13T17:16:27.411-07:00Why would doing something to help your dog be a ne...Why would doing something to help your dog be a negative? Good for you and for Baily!YesBiscuit!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443358696117933918.post-15245502402965214702010-06-13T17:04:02.355-07:002010-06-13T17:04:02.355-07:00Its not such a bad thing? Everyone seems in a bet...Its not such a bad thing? Everyone seems in a better place, and that is the best thing. I am glad that it worked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com