Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
German Shepherd puppy's compulsive tail chasing improved
By Kim, Young-Mee et al.·Published in Berliner und Munchener tierarztliche Wochenschrift·2008·Department of Veterinary Physiology, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Response to a combined treatment program with clomipramine, behavioral, and environmental management of compulsive tail chasing in a German Shepherd.
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Plain-English summary
A 15-month-old female German Shepherd was brought in for compulsive tail chasing, a behavior that can be distressing for both pets and their owners. The dog was treated with clomipramine, a medication, along with behavioral therapy and changes to her environment. Over the course of 7 weeks, the dog's tail chasing improved, with fewer and shorter episodes. However, she did show some aggressive behavior during treatment, which is something to monitor. Overall, the combined approach helped reduce the compulsive behavior significantly.
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Abstract
A 15-month-old female German Shepherd dog showing compulsive tail chasing was treated with a treatment protocol of pharmacological therapy (using clomipramine) in conjunction with behavioral and environmental management. The responses to the treatment protocol were assessed once a week for 7 weeks in respects to behavioral conditions and the frequency of bouts and its duration. The behavior history including mother, father, and her littermates were also evaluated for the apparent diagnosis. The compulsive tail chasing of the patient dog was improved on the aspect of behavioral condition and gradually decreased in the frequency and duration of bouts. However, in the mid of treatment, the animal showed an aggressive behavior as a concurrent sign associated with compulsive tail chasing.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18822603/