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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary medicine
  • Animal behavior
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Stereotypic behaviors are common in captive animals.
  • These behaviors can indicate underlying welfare issues.
  • Asiatic black bears (ABB) exhibit stereotypic behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of fluoxetine in reducing stereotypic behaviors in captive ABB.
  • To assess the safety and effectiveness of fluoxetine treatment in this species.

Main Methods:

  • Four captive ABB with stereotypic behaviors were treated with fluoxetine (0.25-1 mg/kg orally every 24 hr) for 91 days.
  • Behavioral monitoring occurred twice weekly for 213 days using scan sampling (preadministration, administration, and postadministration phases).
  • Serum chemistry analysis was performed on blood samples collected throughout the study periods.

Main Results:

  • Fluoxetine administration resulted in a decrease in stereotypic behaviors.
  • The drug was found to be safe for use in Asiatic black bears.
  • Long-established stereotypies proved more resistant to reduction with fluoxetine alone.

Conclusions:

  • Fluoxetine is a safe and effective tool for decreasing stereotypic behaviors in ABB.
  • Comprehensive interventions addressing underlying causes are necessary for effectively managing long-established stereotypies.
  • Combining fluoxetine with other interventions may be crucial for successful treatment outcomes.