Should veterinarians prescribe psychoactive drugs for animals?

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Merck & Co., Inc.
	Veterinarians should prescribe psychoactive drugs for animals. Makers of "Elavil" (Amitriptyline) for the (off-label) treatment of cats who urinate outside the litter box, separation anxiety, fear of noises and anxiety in dogs and cats
	8/23/2008 12:40:31 PM

Eli Lilly and Company
	Veterinarians should prescribe psychoactive drugs for animals. Makers of "Reconcile" (Fluoxetine HCl, aka Prozac for treatment in humans) used for the treatment of canine aggression and obsessive-compulsive disorders
	8/12/2008 4:34:47 PM

Pfizer
	Veterinarians should prescribe psychoactive drugs for animals. Pfizer is the maker of Anipryl (selegiline hydrochloride, L-deprenyl hydrochloride) for the treatment of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome by Rx only
	7/31/2008 11:21:03 AM

Novartis International AG
	Veterinarians should prescribe psychoactive drugs for animals. Makers of Clomipramine, used to treat obsessive compulsive disorders and separation anxiety
	7/28/2008 10:23:56 AM

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
	Veterinarians should prescribe psychoactive drugs for animals. Advocates for use in severe cases where other non-medicated methods fail
	7/24/2008 11:19:01 PM

The Humane Society
	Veterinarians should prescribe psychoactive drugs for animals. Offers as an interim solution for severe cases of separation anxiety from owner in conjunction with behavior modification
	7/24/2008 11:15:56 PM

Dr. Ian Dunbar (veterinarian)
	Veterinarians should not prescribe psychoactive drugs for animals. "“I have never in my life had to resort to using drugs to resolve a behavior problem"
	7/21/2008 4:22:45 PM