My dog's Acepromazine isn't working for anxiety. Can I increase dose?

Hello. It is unlikely that this dose will be fatal, but this is an indication that she cannot tolerate this medication. Sedatives can be very unpredictable in dogs, so much care & thought must be given before administering them. If you can get her to the vet, that would be best. To avoid being bitten, ask to borrow a muzzle from your vet, or go ahead & purchase one. If you cannot do this, then you will just have to let the ace wear off, which can take 24 hours. Just make sure she is not lying in the damp or in bad weather. If you need to get her to the vet, next time you might talk about using something like Trazodone to calm her anxieties, or just a tiny dose of the ace. You will still probably need to muzzle her, but better safe than sorry. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi there. Trazodone has a wide dosage range, so it's certainly possible that you may have room to safely increase Cupid's dose - however, you should never make any changes to the dosage of a prescription medication without talking to the veterinarian who prescribed it. So I would suggest calling Cupid's regular veterinarian to talk about your concerns. He/she may recommend increasing the trazodone dose, or may suggest switching to a different medication altogether such as gabapentin or Sileo. A training plan to help Cupid learn to stand calmly for grooming would also be helpful, since there's only so much that we can accomplish with medication alone. If you're not sure how to do this, I would recommend getting in touch with a good reward-based trainer in your area who can help you get started. You can search for one nearby here: www.ccpdt.org

Hi there. I would recommend discussing this with Diesel's regular veterinarian. Xanax can occasionally cause something called "paradoxical agitation," meaning that the dog gets more restless and anxious rather than more relaxed, but this shouldn't suddenly happen if he's already been taking the medication and it's worked well for him in the past. There may be room to increase his dosage, or your veterinarian may recommend switching to a different anti-anxiety medication instead. We cannot legally advise you to make any changes in how you're currently giving a prescription medication, so I would call your vet in the morning to discuss your concerns.

Not to worry! 35mg of acepromazine is still within a normal dosage range for a dog Botticelli's size. She may be extra groggy and have a longer nap than usual, but there should be no other detrimental effects. :-)

I personally would use Prazosin instead to control urethral spasms. Discuss this with your vet to see if this is a better option for him. Acepromaxine has negative effects such as sedation and sometimes urogenital issues, so it isn’t my first choice for this condition, but every doctor is a bit different based on their experience. Prazosin has minimal sedative effects do you should be happier with it. Best wishes and take care!

Hi there. Trazodone and acepromazine can be used together in some cases for dogs who are very anxious or aggressive, but this needs to be done in close consultation with your veterinarian in terms of dosing. I would recommend discussing this with your regular vet to see if he/she feels that this would be safe for Augie, and to find out what specific doses would be recommended for him.

I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're having with Bella! Usually having accidents only when an owner is not home is a sign of separation anxiety. So Bella is not doing that to get attention, it's more a manifestation of her anxiety. There is also a chance that Bella has a urinary tract infection or other health issue causing the accidents. It sounds like the trazodone was helpful to her, so you may need to consider keeping her on it. The good news is trazodone tends to be a pretty safe medication for dogs. Adding in an Adaptil pheromone collar may also help reduce her anxiety. Solliquin is a supplement that can also help reduce anxiety. I'd also suggest discussing the changes with Bella as there are other medications that may help. You may need to schedule an examination for Bella to rule out other health concerns. This article may also be helpful to you: https://www.petcoach.co/article/top-5-ways-to-reduce-separation-anxiety-in-dogs/ Thanks for using PetCoach and good luck with Bella!