Similarly, the modulates impulse control. Low central serotonin is linked to impulsive aggression, separation anxiety, and compulsive disorders. Pharmacological interventions (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are thus both behavioral and medical treatments, altering the same pathways as human psychiatric medications.
: SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) like fluoxetine are prescribed for chronic conditions such as separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, or compulsive disorders. Common Behavioral Disorders in Domestic Animals