- 1). Consult your veterinarian if you want to use Clomicalm to treat your dog's separation anxiety. Clomicalm is available by prescription only.
- 2). Give your dog 1 to 1.5 mg of Clomicalm per pound twice daily. For instance, if you dog weighs 50 lbs., it should receive 50 to 75 mg of the drug twice a day. Start with the lowest dose first, then increase it if it doesn't seem to help.
- 3). Practice behavior modification with your dog while it is on Clomicalm. For instance, do not say goodbye to your dog when you leave. If you make a big production out of exiting, your dog is likely to make a big production out of it too. Another modification exercise is leaving your dog for short periods of time---between one and five minutes. In addition, give the dog a cue when you leave, such as leaving the television or radio on. Implementing this technique teaches the dog you are only gone for a short time and it can be good when left alone. When your dog begins to feel comfortable with this, gradually increase the time by three- to five-minute intervals.
- 4). Consult with your veterinarian regularly about your dog's behavior while it is on Clomicalm. Continue giving your dog the drug as long as your vet recommends.