Amitriptyline for Dogs & Cats - 10 mg (per tab) (Manufacturer may vary) - [Behavioral Support]

Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It's used to treat certain behavioral problems, such as separation anxiety, fear of noises, and anxiety in dogs. For cats it is used to treat urinating out of the litter box, spraying, and anxiety.

Key Benefits

• Treats behavioral issues in dogs, such as separation anxiety
• Remedies feline behavioral problems, like urinating outside the litter box
• Reduces the frequency of vet visits

How it works

Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that become unbalanced, leading to behavioral problems in your pet.

Indications

For the relief of symptoms of depression. Endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states.

Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Allow pet to drink plenty of water. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Do not stop giving amitriptyline suddenly. This could cause symptoms such as nausea, headache and malaise. Store amitriptyline at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this medication away from children and pets.

• Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant available by prescription for use in dogs to treat certain behavioral problems such as separation anxiety, fear of noises, and anxiety.
• Amitriptyline is not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine; however, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to prescribe this medication for dogs and cats.
• Amitriptyline is used in cats to treat urinating out of the litter box, spraying, and anxiety.
• Do not give this medication if your pet is or has been using an MAOi (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) such as Selegiline, Anipryl, Mitaban Dip, or Preventic Collar within the last 14 days.

Tip: It may take a number of days before symptoms begin to lessen. Allow pet to drink plenty of water. Do not stop giving Amitriptyline suddenly.

Cautions

Side effects of Amitriptyline may include drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, and urinary retention, and this product may interact with other products your pet is taking.

Possible Side Effects

Allergic reactions and serious side effects are rare, but in the case of an allergic reaction or a serious side effect, seek immediate veterinary attention. Some common signs of allergic reactions and serious side effects are facial swelling, breathing difficulties, rashes or hives, pale gums, increased tendency to bruise or bleed, or low platelets.

Storage

Store Amitriptyline at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Precautions

Depressed pets, particularly those with known manic-depressive illness, may experience a shift to mania or hypomania. In these circumstances, the dose of amitriptyline may be reduced or a major tranquilizer such as perphenazine may be administered concurrently.

This drug is FDA-approved for human use. However, it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe such drugs for use in dogs and cats.