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How long does "cat Prozac" (fluoxetine) take to work?

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Today the vet gave me Reconcile (aka cat Prozac) for my 10-month-old calico to help with some serious anxiety/aggression issues. How soon can I expect to see some improvements in her behavior? Has anyone else had to put their animal on antidepressants?

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  1. My parents put our male cat on kitty prozac after he started peeing on my dad's shoes (alpha male thing).  They saw results after a week or two.  I believe he was on meds for a month and never had problems with inappropriate urination after he went off of the medicine.


  2. That's not "cat Prozac", that's real Prozac.

  3. My dog was on it for 3 months (didn't work) but it should take about 2 weeks to see some sort of change, 4 weeks for a real difference, and 1 months for full effect.

    Good luck!!!

  4. Dosed properly, it generally starts to work in about 2 weeks, but it can take longer for full effect.  My little Siamese female ovegrooms due to a mite allergy (she's also on Revolution) and the Prozac keeps the overgrooming to a minimum.  It really can work wonders in many cats, but unfortunately doesn't work for every one.  If she's terribly difficult to pill, it can be compounded into a transdermal cream to rub in her ears.  

    And that's the problem with the people Prozac - when you cut the tablet, it's very bitter and hard to give to them :o(  

  5. i have never personally had to medicate like that but my parents have a calico like that as well, but i think that they got a type of seditive for her. they only use it in extreme cases...ie..family get togethers and such. they have also been very successful with some calming herbal drops that they give her on  daily basis.  sorry not much help. i know from experience that prozac in humans can take up to 6 months to completely take effect. not sure about cats but i would ask the vet. they should have an idea. hope all goes well for you and your kitty. God bless.

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