Ami Moore Completes Novartis Course to Help Dogs with Separation Anxiety
Summary
The change in behavior can often be attributed to a neurological distress response called canine separation anxiety – a condition seen in approximately 14 percent of dogs who visit veterinarians.Chicago-area dog coach Ami Moore recently completed a course in which she learned about pet behavioral therapy and the effects that the administration of a drug called Clomicalm can have on a dog’s separation anxiety symptoms.Clomicalm helps dogs by adjusting levels of mood-changing neurotransmitters in a dog’s brain – reducing distress and stimulating learning ability.A simple form of medication can improve a pet’s behavior.Chicago-area dog coach Ami Moore recently completed a course in which she learned about pet behavioral therapy and the effects that the administration of a drug called Clomicalm can have on a dog’s separation anxiety symptoms.The course was a training module for veterinary technicians provided by Novartis Animal Health and the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.During the course, Ami Moore learned that separation anxiety in dogs can occur not only when the dog is separated from a loved one, but also during times of uncertainty and times when he or she senses that punishment may be looming.The disorder is most commonly seen in young dogs, especially those who have been adopted from a shelter - and in older dogs, who become more dependent on their owners when their senses of hearing and sight begin to fade.Signs of separation anxiety can include excessive howling, barking or whining; urinating or defecating inappropriately; destructive behavior such as chewing or digging; loss of appetite; excessive periods of inactivity; excessive licking, pacing or circling; hyper-salivation; and excessive attachment to an owner.Clomicalm helps dogs by adjusting levels of mood-changing neurotransmitters in a dog’s brain – reducing distress and stimulating learning ability.