Use of clomipramine to treat ritualistic stereotypic motor behavior in three dogs

Abstract

Stereotypic behavior in dogs may be a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Treatment with clomipramine, along with behavioral modification and administration of other drugs, may be helpful in ameliorating the inappropriate behavior. Considerations in the diagnosis and management of such behavioral problems include exclusion of other causes of clinical signs, treatment of secondary complications of the behavioral disorder, and consideration of adverse effects and human abuse potential when prescribing psychotropic drugs.