Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 6 , Pages 223-229 , November 2009

Use of fluoxetine, diazepam, and behavior modification as therapy for treatment of anxiety-related disorders in dogs

  • Miguel Ibáñez

      Affiliations

    • Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Veterinaria, Clínica del Comportamiento Animal, Departamento de Producción Animal, Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid, Spain
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprint requests and correspondence: Miguel Ibáñez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Veterinaria, Clínica del Comportamiento Animal, Departamento de Producción Animal, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040, Madrid, Spain; Phone: +34913943760; Fax: +34913943883.
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  • Bernadette Anzola

      Affiliations

    • Universidad Centrooccidental “Lisandro Alvarado,” Departamento de Producción Animal Núcleo Tarabana, Estado Lara, Venezuela

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2009.04.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 6 , Pages 223-229 , November 2009

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