As I mentioned, we decided to try Hailey on her meds again (prozac) because her anxiety was increasing. We had some at a low dose left, so started with that and saw an improvement. We called the clinic and asked for them to prescribe the low dose.Last week I went to pick it up and after I left the pharmacy (because she is on a human drug, not one you get at the vet clinic), I realized they had given us the original higher dose. I knew she was going to take it because I had just spent $46 on 30 pills and we weren't going to waste that. However, I called the vet to clarify.
As you may remember, our vet is a close personal friend, who has proven time and again he is a wonderful vet (although there is a joke at the clinic his note taking could use some work). After talking to him about why we had the higher dose (even though I left a message saying the lower one seemed to be working), he had decided, after looking back at the books and doses, that the lower dose was just too low. He wanted her to be on this higher dose. So like many times in our vet relationship, we have agreed on a compromise: Hailey will try this higher dose for one month (I have paid for it anyway). If we don't think it is any different from the lower dose or if she has side effects etc., he will prescribe her the lower dose. Now we are waiting to see if we notice a difference.
I hopes it works fur you Hailey, I do not likes the idea of you being anxious sweetie
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Princess Leah xxx
Crikey Hailey ... I hope it works too. Being anxious is no fun. I know because I get anxious if Mum leaves me home alone. Lucky for me That doesn't happen very often.
ReplyDeletehope it works out well for her - have you thought of Chlomocalm - it is specifically for dogs and it really helped Denny and you buy that through the vets.
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ReplyDeleteMy daughter's first cat took Buspar which is a human med. I think for anxiety not sure. Anyway it was filled at human pharmacy too. My daughter said she made sure to tell the pharmacist (who was a neighbor) it was for Cali a CAT. LOL I sure do hope it does the trick for Hailey. She is such a sweet dog one on one.
Hugs HiC and Madi
Best of luck!
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ReplyDeletePawhaps a little 'booster' is all you will need Hailey, then the lower dose will 'maintain'... hoping you feel much easier with all this help and the Love behind it! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
That is frustrating when they change something after you thought you had a plan. Hope it all works out.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you dearest Lee I cross my paws and I hope that efurrything works like planned and eggs-pected. POTP for a good month with the new dose...
ReplyDeleteI hope it works out for her. I like the photo of her in the sun with her eyes squinted. The sun really makes her furs shine.
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
Hope something works for you friend
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Lily & Edward
I would have felt better if he had discussed it with you before prescribing the higher dose. Hope it all goes well!
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
Hailey, you be chillin'.
ReplyDeleteHope it helps. Interesting that dogs sometimes get the same drugs as humans; I think I may need some, maybe Hailey can share.
ReplyDeleteWe hope the higher dose works really well. Ciara had to go back to the higher dose of phenobarbital but it seems to be working so far.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Ciara and Lightning
We hope Hailey feels better soon. It must be hard to be anxious all the time!
ReplyDeleteWe hope this works for Hailey.
ReplyDeleteWe sure hope that it works for you, Hailey!
ReplyDeleteKeeping our fingers and paws crossed that this will help!
ReplyDeleteGosh, she seemed so well-behaved to me! :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck, H. We hope whatever medicine your mom and the doctor settle on will make you feel strong and confident and happy and relaxed. I'm glad they have a plan...
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Cupcake
We have our paws crossed that the medication continues to help Hailey.
ReplyDeleteI hope it helps her!
ReplyDeletePaws crossed gurl!! Meds can be tricky. My sedation med didn't work for my ear appt. yesterday, so Ma is flustered. Another med is in order she thinks...I thinks causin' a ruckus at the vetties office was TONS of funs! BOL
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Ruby ♥
We are hoping you can find the right dosage and it helps Miss Hailey find her relaxed place!
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Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Hope it works well :)
ReplyDeleteShiver has anxiety too. I always said he takes after me! I've never thought about putting him on any meds though. I hope this does the trick for Hailey.
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