C. Béata, E. Beaumont-Graff, C. Diaz
Sep 1, 2007
Citations
2
Influential Citations
56
Citations
Quality indicators
Journal
Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research
Abstract
KEYWORDS: anxiety; dogs; alpha-casozepine; Zylkene; selegiline; Anipryl; Selgian; EDED scale Abstract After a first study showing efficacy on anxiety disorders in cats, the putative effects of alpha- casozepine (a tryptic bovine as1-casein hydrolysate) on anxious disorders in dogs was investigated. The trial was conducted against a control molecule, selegiline. Thirty-eight dogs were recruited within veterinary practices by certified behaviorist surgeons. This 56 day trial, against the reference molecule, selegiline, showed that both products were efficient to decrease the EDED score and no statistical difference was found between their success score. Owners assessment was also statistically perfectly equivalent. Due to this efficacy, and to its safety, alpha-casozepine (Zylkene) should be considered an option by the veterinary surgeon for the biological management of anxiety beside the compulsory behavior modifications.