Question 1

What is Sertraline used for?

Accepted Answer

Sertraline is indicated for: Anxiety, compulsive behaviors, compulsive disorders, Feather destructive behavior, Separation anxiety.

Question 2

What routes can Sertraline be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Sertraline dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Sertraline dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: African Grey Parrot, Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Sertraline a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Sertraline is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Sertraline?

Accepted Answer

Used for separation anxiety, noise phobias, compulsive behaviors. 4-6 weeks for full effect. Serotonin syndrome risk. GI upset common initially. Do not use with MAO inhibitors.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Sertraline?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Sertraline: Used for separation anxiety, noise phobias, compulsive behaviors. 4-6 weeks for full effect. Serotonin syndrome risk. GI upset common initially. Do not use with MAO inhibitors.

Question 7

How does Sertraline work?

Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with mild dopamine reuptake inhibition. Potent SSRI used for anxiety and compulsive disorders.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	1–5 mg/kg	q24h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0.5–1.5 mg/kg	q24h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sertraline

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Species with Sertraline dosing data (3 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Backed by 2 published sources

Sample dosing (2 of 3 cited rules)

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