Psychopharmaceuticals can be a helpful tool to manage and address behavior concerns in sheltered pets. The sheltered pet’s unique situation, however, warrants additional considerations before use of these medications. Common behavioral concerns and diagnoses in sheltered pets will be discussed as well as what medications might be most appropriate for these conditions. The different classes,
mechanisms of action, indications and side effects will be discussed. This is a presentation by Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVB from the 2017 ASPCA-Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference.

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