How to Safely Sedate a Dog
Understand that you must get a prescription for sedative drugs., Give your dog Acepromazine (PromAce®)., Consider giving your dog Diazepam (Valium®).
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Understand that you must get a prescription for sedative drugs.
The drugs used to sedate a dog are very effective, so they require a prescription from a veterinarian and can only be administered by a veterinarian.
The two most common drugs used by veterinarians to calm dogs are acepromazine (PromAce®), and diazepam (Valium®).
These drugs block certain signals in the CNS or central nervous system making the animal calm or sedated. -
Step 2: Give your dog Acepromazine (PromAce®).
Acepromazine is used to calm fractious or aggressive animals.
It alleviates itching, and also has anti-emetic properties (prevents vomiting), making it ideal for animals that are being transported long distances. , Diazepam is also a sedative which has muscle relaxant properties, appetite stimulating properties, and anti-convulsant properties, making it ideal for dogs with seizure and/or appetite problems. -
Step 3: Consider giving your dog Diazepam (Valium®).
Detailed Guide
The drugs used to sedate a dog are very effective, so they require a prescription from a veterinarian and can only be administered by a veterinarian.
The two most common drugs used by veterinarians to calm dogs are acepromazine (PromAce®), and diazepam (Valium®).
These drugs block certain signals in the CNS or central nervous system making the animal calm or sedated.
Acepromazine is used to calm fractious or aggressive animals.
It alleviates itching, and also has anti-emetic properties (prevents vomiting), making it ideal for animals that are being transported long distances. , Diazepam is also a sedative which has muscle relaxant properties, appetite stimulating properties, and anti-convulsant properties, making it ideal for dogs with seizure and/or appetite problems.
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