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Pet Anxiety

Everything you need to know about anxiety in cats

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10 Cat Anxiety Medications
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Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®, Vetadryl®)
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Stephanie Howe, DVM
6 Cat Calming Products to Help Ease Cat Anxiety
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Katie Grzyb, DVM

Oxazepam
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PetMD Editorial

General DescriptionOxazepam is a sedative with anti-anxiety and muscle relaxing properties. It is prescribe to stimulate appetite and treat anxiety. How It WorksOxazepam is thought to work by promoting...

Amitriptyline
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PetMD Editorial

General DescriptionAmitriptyline is a tricyclic depressant used to treat many behavioral disorders in pets. It may be prescribed to treat separation anxiety, excessive grooming, death of a companion, or...

Clomipramine
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PetMD Editorial

UsesClomipramine is used in dogs to treat behavior problems such as separation anxiety, excessive barking and destructive behavior. Clomipramine can also be used in cats to help treat certain behavior...

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