tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post1483801955924976357..comments2024-03-04T06:54:50.622-06:00Comments on Reactive Champion: Follow Up with the Veterinary BehavioristCrystal (Thompson) Barrerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-68911007775018953672012-07-06T23:48:30.161-05:002012-07-06T23:48:30.161-05:00Chris and Mike-
When Habi went back on the Prozac...Chris and Mike-<br /><br />When Habi went back on the Prozac, was it at the same dosage? With people, I sometimes see them needing higher doses after having been weaned off for a period of time.Crystal (Thompson) Barrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-86745843114459424762012-07-06T19:40:43.025-05:002012-07-06T19:40:43.025-05:00Ditto - what an inspiration! So glad you've be...Ditto - what an inspiration! So glad you've been sharing this journey. <br /><br />For Anonymous #1 (Nicky?): Habi and I have been working for four years on her issues, and this year we've seen huge progress (loose-leash walks!!!!! enjoying the car!!!! not yet dealing well with other dogs...) Hang in there! <br /><br />For Anonymous #2: We weaned Habi off Prozac after a year, and put her back on it again two years later. Per our behavioral vet, she's probably unable to produce sufficient serotonin on her own, so the drug brings her closer to normal levels. I expect she'll be on it forever. Despite resisting drugs in general, and long-term drug use in particular, for us it's the right choice. I agree with Crystal's philosphy: quality of life is paramount.Chris and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660468904624780900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-16394493820478446402012-07-06T01:17:39.633-05:002012-07-06T01:17:39.633-05:00I'm so happy for you and I must admit, just a ...I'm so happy for you and I must admit, just a bit jealous. I hope one day Maizey and I get to this point. I don't know if we ever will, but I still hope. Congratulations on your normal little dog!!Katie, Maizey and Magnushttp://www.lessonsfrom4legs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-83481250185947565372012-07-05T20:53:16.169-05:002012-07-05T20:53:16.169-05:00Hi Anonymous,
My long-term plans for the medicati...Hi Anonymous,<br /><br />My long-term plans for the medication are, well, long-term. About a year ago, we discussed the possibility of weaning Maisy off the meds. Some dogs can do that quite successfully. I don't plan to take Maisy off the meds unless her health necessitates it.<br /><br />Mostly, I just don't want to mess with a good thing. There are risks both ways: staying on the meds, we risk future unknown health issues (there really aren't studies on it, so it really is unknown. I assume liver issues would be a possibility?). Going off them, we risk a relapse. Since her bloodwork keeps coming back good, she's otherwise mostly healthy, and since I would personally find a relapse psychologically devastating (for me), we'll stay on them for now. <br /><br />I know this might mean she dies younger than she would have otherwise, but ultimately, I've decided that I'd rather have fewer years with her but have those years be high quality than to have more years with low quality. <br /><br />Then again, her life span may not be impacted at all, or perhaps even positively. Science has shown that the long-term effects of chronic stress can be devastating on the body. <br /><br />All of life is a risk. I'm taking the one I'm most comfortable with. <br /><br />Good luck to you and your dog!Crystal (Thompson) Barrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-53764907888399311852012-07-05T20:33:45.403-05:002012-07-05T20:33:45.403-05:00What wonderful news! Glad everything is going so w...What wonderful news! Glad everything is going so well!<br /><br />I'm just curious (as someone who started down the behaviorist and medication path 4 months ago) what are your long term plans for medication? Is this something you plan to do for life, or just under "better" for a long period?<br /><br />We aren't perfect yet, but the difference in my dog has been nothing short of amazing. I love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-17021339421853339772012-07-05T19:15:58.880-05:002012-07-05T19:15:58.880-05:00Totally awesome! You and Maisy continue to be our ...Totally awesome! You and Maisy continue to be our inspiration!Jen and Zaineyhttp://livelovedog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-12362474571828481112012-07-05T16:41:27.098-05:002012-07-05T16:41:27.098-05:00That little brown & white dog Maisy's play...That little brown & white dog Maisy's playing with is just adorable.Sara Reuschehttp://paws4udogs.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-23192310942426987472012-07-05T14:45:17.373-05:002012-07-05T14:45:17.373-05:00Sorry - that posting was Nicky! Forgot to sign :)...Sorry - that posting was Nicky! Forgot to sign :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-54826588802693435312012-07-05T14:44:38.387-05:002012-07-05T14:44:38.387-05:00Those videos nearly brought me to tears (of happin...Those videos nearly brought me to tears (of happiness). I don't hold out much hope that we'll ever progress that much. I'm so happy for you and Maisy, and Dr. Duxbury rocks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-33494905699125201472012-07-05T13:07:24.859-05:002012-07-05T13:07:24.859-05:00SO SO WONDERFUL
what a great report- so happy you...SO SO WONDERFUL<br /><br />what a great report- so happy you thought to share it<br /><br />huge congratulations to you both!andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911146116540091798noreply@blogger.com