Is it safe to give my dog Trazodone after Anipryl for dementia?

This could be canine cognitive dysfunction, which is like Alzheimer's in humans. I would have Mitch seen by a vet for this to see if he does have this. If he does, therapeutic foods, exercise during the day, and potentially a drug called Anipryl.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center with your question. Twenty mg of fluoxetine given once daily to a 47lb dog is within the recommended dose range, so yes it is safe. The trazadone dose is also within the recommended dose range when used in combination with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, which is the classification of fluoxetine. There is n increased risk of developing a disorder called serotonin syndrome when these two drugs are used together, but the lower dose range of trazadone is used when they are given together to try to prevent that. The normal dose range of trazadone is higher than what Hank is currently being given. I hope this helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, this medication works very well for anxiety. However, I do not recommend starting this unless it has been prescribed by your veterinarian to make sure that he is healthy enough to receive it. Have a great day!

Serotonin syndrome is certainly possible with fluoxetine and trazodone together, or even just fluoxetine by itself, but what you're seeing with Luna does not sound like serotonin syndrome. With serotonin syndrome there's just too much of everything, too much energy, too much vomiting, too much diarrhea, too much muscle movement (tremors and seizures), too much pupil size. Sedation is an expected and desirable side effect of Trazodone, so in this situation I wouldn't worry. I would recommend giving a slightly smaller dose of trazodone tomorrow to see if that is enough to keep Luna calm. And always, if you're worrying about it and not sure, take Luna to an emergency clinic for an quick check in. Also, these two drugs are used together VERY commonly in veterinary medicine, but I don't think human doctors use them together, so you'll see lots of precautions against it while reading online. I hope that helps you feel better! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

There is no problem with combining isoxazoline medication like Credelio with trazodone. It should be fine to give the trazodone as prescribed. Potential side effects of both medication include diarrhea and a decrease in appetite, but if you have given both medications before without a problem you’re unlikely to see this problem now.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Duke. I'm sorry that he's been struggling lately, how hard for him and you. You can use the gabapentin and trazadone together. Yes, they can cause increased sedation together, but that may be a good thing if he's sundowning. It will help him sleep and keep him on a regular schedule. I hope this helps!

I am a veterinarian, and yes it is safe to combine gabapentin and trazadone. Without seeing your puppy in person, I cannot say specifically it is safe for your dog, but it is a combination that can be used. I hope this helps!