Thursday, August 25, 2016

Project Hailey - Meds

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.



26 comments:

  1. I hopes it works fur you Hailey, I do not likes the idea of you being anxious sweetie
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  2. 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.

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  3. hope 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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  4. K-ten,
    My 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

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  5. Hari OM
    Pawhaps 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

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  6. That is frustrating when they change something after you thought you had a plan. Hope it all works out.

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  7. Hugs 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...

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  8. I 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.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  9. Hope something works for you friend
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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  10. I would have felt better if he had discussed it with you before prescribing the higher dose. Hope it all goes well!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  11. Hope it helps. Interesting that dogs sometimes get the same drugs as humans; I think I may need some, maybe Hailey can share.

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  12. We 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.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  13. We hope Hailey feels better soon. It must be hard to be anxious all the time!

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  14. We sure hope that it works for you, Hailey!

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  15. Keeping our fingers and paws crossed that this will help!

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  16. Gosh, she seemed so well-behaved to me! :-)

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  17. Good 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...

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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  18. We have our paws crossed that the medication continues to help Hailey.

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  19. Paws 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
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  20. We are hoping you can find the right dosage and it helps Miss Hailey find her relaxed place!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  21. Shiver 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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