My dog is having seizures. How much clonazepam can I give him safely?

Clonazepam can be used to treat seizures in dogs. If ingested, sedation, depression, and stumbling can occur. Without knowing the milligram of the medication, I don't know it he will have any signs. It will not cause seizures though. I would just be careful he doesn't ingest them. Keep them out of reach, in a cabinet. Kisses to Bruno!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Klonopin (Clonazepam) is a drug that we commonly use for anxiety in animals. Based on the veterinary drug book, the recommended dose for Clonazepam in dogs is 0.1 - 1 mg/kg by mouth every 12-24 hours. So for example, 30lb would equal 13.6kg. So the dose this body weight should receive would be 1.4mg every 12-24 hours as the lowest dose and 13.6mg every 12-24 hours as the highest dose. I always recommend testing out a new medication prior to using it for its intended purpose to see if it works. If this is expired, I would refrain against using this. As always, I would contact your veterinarian, whom you usually see for Olive and discuss using this medication with the vet on the phone as I do not know the full medical history on Olive. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

It is not often used in pets but does have a wide dose thankfully. That is actually the middle dose for her weight, so you are unlikely to notice any affects at all. In extreme cases it can be anything from lethargy and sedation to hyperactivity. As long as she is responsive and walking, you can monitor her at home for the next 12-24 hours.

Oh no, that was naughty of Heaven Lee to eat the Klonopin! Klonopin is used in dogs as a short term treatment for epilepsy. As long as she is at least 1kg (2.2 pounds), she will have ingested at most the highest recommended dose of the medication according to Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook. There are also no interactions between Xanax or Klonopin. She should be fine from this ingestion, but you may see some side effects of the drug such as sedation or ataxia. If you see any significant effects, such as GI effects (vomiting, constipation, diarrhea), or increased salivation, I would have Heaven Lee seen by a vet.

It does sound like a really rough night for all of you, and I'm sorry Huey isn't doing well. Unfortunately, by law it is illegal for the experts at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to recommend using a prescription drug without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for your dog. Lorazapam is an anti-anxiety drug, and it may not be appropriate for Huey in this case. It sounds like he is really struggling, and I would recommend giving your vet a call now to describe his symptoms and they can discuss a medication that may be helpful for him. I hope your vet can help him so your night gets easier!

Clonidine is a medication that we do use in dogs for anxiety disorders. The dose of this medication in dogs is about 0.1 mg for dogs that are less then 20 pounds. The dosage that Daisy may have ingested is more than tolerated one and I would strongly suggest to have her checked immediately by your local veterinarian.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. Oh no, poor Luna. Even if she only ingested 6mg, that's double the highest recommended dose for a cat her weight. Too much clonazepam can lower the blood pressure, leading to weakness or collapse. In a senior cat, low blood pressure can be very serious. I'm not sure why you have no way of getting her to a vet, but she does need to see one immediately to make sure everything is ok. I would see if you could have a friend or family member take you into the vet, or call a cab or Uber to have her seen now. Best of luck.