My high-energy dog is on Prozac. Is kidney failure a side effect?

Well, I would not call these results "all over the place". The CBC is fairly normal however, your dog's liver enzymes are high. Obviously your vet thinks that the Prozac your dog is taking is damaging his liver. So take Jax off his Prozac and then return for another assessment of his liver enzymes in about 6 weeks (or whenever your veterinarian tells you to.).

Poor Binyah! Sometimes medications like Prozac can suppress a dog's appetite so it would be a good idea to talk to your veterinarian to see if they want you to adjust her dose. It probably is best to have Binyah examined by your veterinarian to ensure it's the medication causing a reduced appetite and not a different health issue. The hard feces makes me a little concerned for dehydration with secondary constipation. Your veterinarian can assess Binyah for dehydration and give fluids if necessary. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I hope Binyah is feeling better soon!

I suggest you talk to your vet about this. Her dose may need to be adjusted to a lower quantity. It sounds like she is having side effects. I suggest you drop the dose to 20mg once a day until you can speak to your vet. You cannot just stop this medication cold turkey. ( https://www.petplace.com/article/drug-library/drug-library/library/fluoxetine-prozac-reconcile-for-dogs-and-cats/ )

Incurin should not be given to dogs who are experiencing polyuria (increased urination) and polydipsia (increased drinking, while Proin should be used with caution in dogs with kidney insufficiency. If Athena has kidney failure, I would discuss with your vet the appropriateness of her taking this drugs, as they may not be indicated due to her kidney failure.

Hi there! I'm not sure what the reasoning is on avoiding it with kidney disease in humans, but I can tell you that it's used extremely commonly in dogs with chronic kidney disease without any problems. It's a very safe drug in general, and can often be helpful for patients with this problem because kidney failure can cause excessive acid production in the stomach. The Pepcid helps with this.

Hi there. The published dosage range for fluoxetine (Prozac) in dogs is 0.5 - 2 mg/kg once daily. 60 mg is within this range, but this medication is normally given only once daily. Your veterinarian may have had a specific reason for choosing to prescribe it twice daily in Saber's case, so if you're concerned, I would recommend calling to discuss your questions with your vet. He/she should be able to explain why they chose this dosage for Saber, or may opt to reduce it if it was an oversight :)

Yes, it's true that Prozac can cause changes in elimination. However, infrequent urination can have many other causes and given the history of cystitis, I would want to ensure the kidneys are functioning well prior to looking at other causes. If your veterinarian has ruled out other causes and it appears that Prozac is the cause, then you do have other options for similar types of drugs. However, switching will be a gradual process and all of these drugs tend to have side-effects, so you would have to weigh the risks versus the benefits. If your cat is otherwise acting, eating and drinking normal, then it's likely that this urine retention is not impacting Duck's quality of life much. However, if you do feel like it really affects Duck, then you can explore other options with your veterinarian. I hope this is helpful.