Psychopharmacology I - Daily Drugs: Indications, Doses, and Effects

Many indications for daily psychotropic medications exist, including generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, panic disorders, persistent phobias, compulsive disorders and more. Daily drugs are given as such - every day, regardless of events, season, or stress level. This lecture will give an overview of the main classes of drugs used for daily treatment of emotional disorders in dogs and cats - how they work, what the therapeutic expectations are for each, and what side effects may be expected. Drug interactions, adverse effects, and weaning protocols will also be discussed.