

Fluoxetine Anxiety Relief Solution for Dogs and Pets
Product Description
Fluoxetine Oral Solution is a veterinarian-prescribed SSRI designed to manage anxiety, aggression, and compulsive behaviors in dogs and other pets. It raises serotonin in the brain to help pets feel calmer and behave better over time. Commonly used alongside behavior modification plans, this liquid formulation allows precise dosing across multiple species for effective long-term treatment.
Benefits
- Behavioral Support: Helps manage issues like distress when left alone, hostile actions, or repetitive habits. It is most effective when used as part of a consistent training and behavior plan.
- Mood Regulation: Works by raising serotonin levels in the brain to help keep emotions steady. This helps lower the physical and mental signs of nervousness.
- Multi-Species Use: Safe for use in dogs, cats, horses, and even smaller animals. This makes it a flexible option for many different types of pets.
- Precise Liquid Dosing: Provided as a liquid to be swallowed, which allows for very specific measurements. It is often much simpler to give to a pet than a tablet or capsule.
- FDA-Approved Use: Approved for treating canine separation anxiety, ensuring trusted and clinically validated application in dogs.
Ingredients
Composition Table
Ingredient |
Quantity |
Fluoxetine |
20 mg/5 mL |
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
Weight (kg) |
Dosage |
As directed by veterinarian |
1–2 mg/kg once daily |
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Measure Accurately: Use a specially marked dosing device for precise measurement, as household spoons may lead to incorrect dosing.
- Consistent Schedule: Administer the medication at regular intervals daily to maintain stable serotonin levels and consistent therapeutic effects.
- With Or Without Food: Can be given with or without meals depending on your pet’s preference and tolerance.
- Do Not Stop Suddenly: Avoid abrupt discontinuation, as stopping quickly may worsen symptoms or cause serious side effects.
- Prescription Required: This medication should only be used under veterinary supervision with a valid prescription and proper guidance.
Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Diabetes Caution: Use carefully in animals with diabetes mellitus as it may alter blood glucose levels significantly.
- Liver Impairment: Pets with serious liver problems may need a different dose to prevent complications.
- Drug Interactions: Tell your vet about all medicines, supplements, or flea products your pet uses to avoid bad interactions.
- Pregnancy Warning: Consult your veterinarian before use in pregnant or nursing animals to evaluate potential risks.
Possible Side Effects
- Appetite Changes: Some animals might eat less or lose weight while taking this medication. It is important to keep a close eye on their food intake and body condition.
- Behavioral Changes: During the first part of treatment, pets might seem extra tired, act fidgety, or appear more nervous than usual.
- Digestive Issues: Throwing up and loose stools are frequent side effects. If these problems do not clear up quickly, a veterinarian should be contacted.
- Neurological Effects: Shaking, fits, appearing lost, or stumbling can happen. These are serious signs that need an immediate call to a vet.
- Excess Salivation: You might notice more drooling, heavy breathing, or an increase in whining and barking while they are on this medicine.
Storage Information
- Room Temperature: Keep the medicine in a room-temperature place so it works properly over time.
- Light Protection: Keep in a tightly closed, light-resistant container to prevent degradation from exposure to light.
- Secure Storage: Ensure the container is properly sealed and stored safely away from pets and children.
NOTE:For generic medications, the product image shown may not reflect the actual item received. Generic medications can vary in size, color, and shape between orders depending on the manufacturer. Additionally, your medication may arrive packaged in a HardyPaw Pharmacy vial.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Fluoxetine Oral Solution used for in pets?
Ans: Fluoxetine Oral Solution is primarily used to treat separation anxiety, aggression, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors in pets. It raises serotonin in the brain to help pets stay calmer and behave better when used with behavior training.
Q2: How long does Fluoxetine take to work in pets?
Ans: It can often take a few weeks of use before any real changes in a pet's behavior start to show. It is important to keep giving the medicine exactly as directed while checking in with a veterinarian to see how well it is working and to make any needed changes to the plan.
Q3: Can Fluoxetine be given with other medications?
Ans: This medication can react poorly with other drugs, health supplements, or specific flea and tick preventatives. To keep treatment safe and effective, always let the veterinarian know about every product or substance the pet is currently taking.
Q4: What should I do if I miss a dose of Fluoxetine?
Ans: Fluoxetine should be given at regular intervals as prescribed. If you miss a dose, ask your vet what to do instead of giving a double dose, since consistent dosing is important.
Q5: Is Fluoxetine safe for all pets?
Ans: It is important to be careful when giving this medication to pets that have diabetes or liver problems, and it should only be used with a vet’s guidance. A veterinarian will look at a pet's health history, current illnesses, and any other drugs they are taking to make sure this is a safe and right choice for them.
Clinical Research
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=c856d72f-4a1a-4f75-ae54-c4ac83ddcfa1
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1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
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- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
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- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
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- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
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For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
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9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
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If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
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