[Modeling neurosis in the dog and a study of the effects of antidepressants]

Introduction in tests with positive (alimentary) reinforcement, of elements of uncertainty and of "collision" of motivations, and carrying out of a series of experiments on dogs under such conditions during 2-4 weeks, led to the development of heavy and stable neurotic states. They were characterized by disturbances of emotional-motivational sphere, suppression of conditioned activity, somatovegetative dysfunctions. Preparations of atypical antidepressants (emovit and new benzamine derivate) reduced neurotic manifestations. The rate of reduction depended on the spectrum of neuro-psychotropic activity and properties of pathological states in dogs.