Pet’s on psychoactive drugs. Apparently there is also a market for pet liposuction! Who’s sick here, the pets or the owners? I can see a future where I don’t bring my pet to the vet. I already hate going there because they already push all sort of unecessary crap on animals, much like our doctors do with us.
They call it the “humanization” of animals.
ha ha ha !! Good one Cricket!!
Okay, see both sides, but this bit about pet pills really got my attention: “chewable and tastes like beef.” We all should be so lucky.
For folks who have a pet who is facing euthanasia due to a behavioral issue, maybe, MAYBE prozac could be an option.
I have a rescued dog with big issues, including fear-based and territorial aggression. After he bit me (ME!), my vet recommended Reconcile (name for dog prozac) as an alternative to euthanizing him or turning him into a shelter, which would euthanize him due to the aggression.
He was so passive and quiet, and seemed so unhappy, I was motivated to seek out the third trainer/behaviorist I ahve worked with.
Apparently the third time was a charm. The drug certainly seemed to produce side effects that were as unpleasant for the dog as his aggression was for me. Plus ca change…
Unfortunately I am aware of this trend. I even have an acquaintance who was a vet assistant and she got out of the field because they were pushing so many drugs for pets.
I also belong to a support group for dogs and some people on that list use doggie psycho-active drugs. We are using “dog psychology.”
How ridiculous is that ! Thanks for the update I had not heard of this and I need to know what to avoid! I am a tried and true animal lover. Annie
Wait until the stories of pets mauling children and owners as they come off anti depressants start circulating. Then there will be a canine bipolar epidemic in puppies. Good grief when will people get a grip.