Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Separation anxiety causing barking and accidents in young golden
By Heinrich, Anneliese & Calder, Christine·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2024·Rockyview Veterinary Behaviour Consulting, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Separation and confinement anxiety in a golden retriever × standard poodle dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old spayed female golden retriever and standard poodle mix was struggling with severe anxiety when left alone, showing signs like barking, destructive behavior, and urinating in her crate. After trying several medications and training techniques without success, her veterinarian switched her to clomipramine, a medication that helped reduce her anxiety. Along with "safe haven" training and behavior modification, these changes led to significant improvements in her behavior. With the right treatment, she was able to feel more comfortable being alone.
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Abstract
An 8-month-old spayed female golden retriever × standard poodle dog was presented for assessment because of vocalization, destructive behavior, and urination when left home alone and confined in a crate. Previous treatments included multiple medications, graduated departures, decoupling of departure cues, and punishmentbased techniques. Adverse reactions to paroxetine and lorazepam were noted before successful treatment with clomipramine, "safe haven" training, and behavior modification. Key clinical message: Separation anxiety is a common behavioral disorder in dogs. It is often treatable but may require changes in the approach to both medication and behavior modification based on patient and client factors.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38304480/