Has anyone used PROZAC successfully to eliminate or reduce indoor spraying problems?
We have tried BUSPAR without success and the vet has now prescribed amitriptyline, which is contraindicted for cats with heart problems. Although not confirmed, we do suspect our kitty to have a minor heart problem because of his heavy panting at times (as per our vet).
We have done a significant amount of research online and have learned that Prozac is being used quite successfully, and is much safer than amitriptyline.
I have asked my vet several times if we should try Prozac, but she continues to say that Prozac has not been shown to be effective.
I don't want to contradict our vet - we have trusted her for 15 yrs, but I am afraid of the potential cardiac problems with the amitriptyline.
Maybe the vet is correct and the articles/studies I am reading are not valid.
I am wondering if anyone out there has first-hand knowledge of the effectiveness of Prozac on spraying behavior.
By the way, this is a 3 yr old male, neutered cat, with a second male cat in the household.
Thanks!
Dawn
We have tried BUSPAR without success and the vet has now prescribed amitriptyline, which is contraindicted for cats with heart problems. Although not confirmed, we do suspect our kitty to have a minor heart problem because of his heavy panting at times (as per our vet).
We have done a significant amount of research online and have learned that Prozac is being used quite successfully, and is much safer than amitriptyline.
I have asked my vet several times if we should try Prozac, but she continues to say that Prozac has not been shown to be effective.
I don't want to contradict our vet - we have trusted her for 15 yrs, but I am afraid of the potential cardiac problems with the amitriptyline.
Maybe the vet is correct and the articles/studies I am reading are not valid.
I am wondering if anyone out there has first-hand knowledge of the effectiveness of Prozac on spraying behavior.
By the way, this is a 3 yr old male, neutered cat, with a second male cat in the household.
Thanks!
Dawn