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134 Escitalopram

May 12, 2026 · 14 min

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Episode 134 – Escitalopram

Escitalopram is a really useful SSRI that is quite commonly prescribed by Veterinary Behaviour Specialists or veterinarians with a strong interest in Behaviour Medicine but is possibly sometimes overlooked by general practitioners.

So, I thought we'd do a bit of a deep dive into escitalopram and the things you, as professionals, need to know about this medication.

Here's what you'll learn:

· Indications for and uses of escitalopram in Veterinary Medicine

· Why escitalopram might be a good choice for fearful and anxious patients

· When Escitalopram might be a better choice than fluoxetine (if legally possible – the dreaded cascade !!).

· Potential drug interactions and contraindications.

This is a bit of a whistlestop tour into escitalopram, but if you'd like to dive even deeper, I've got you covered – My PSYCHOACTIVE course contains everything you need to know:

https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/psychoactive

And, if you'd like to learn how escitalopram and other Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals can be applied practically, then The Behaviour Case Collective, where we take a deep-dive into one real-life Behaviour Case every month, might be just the thing for you!

https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective

If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here: https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals

If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at [email protected] to find a time that suits us both!

And if you'd like some amazing E-Books including Client Handouts and Professional Guides, then have a look here:

https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook

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