Can I give my dog trazodone for fireworks if he's on gabapentin?

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!

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.

Unfortunately no you cannot. Trazodone can only be given once every 24 hours and gabapentin every 8 hours. Giving Yogi these pills three and a half hours after the first time you gave them is too close.

I cannot find any interaction reports for Trazodone with carprofen (Rimadyl), however there are reports that Trazodone has interactions with Ibuprofen, a similar class of NSAID. This reports that either increases toxicity of the other by added drug effects. Check with your veterinarian on whether he recommends giving the two together. There maybe less toxic effect by giving the Rimadyl in the morning and the Trazodone in the evening. However this is for your vet to decide. If you cannot reach your veterinarian I suggest not to give the Trazodone tonight and keep the dog in a room where she is not likely to be bothered much by trick or treaters.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. While I usually use either gabapentin or tramadol, either one can be safely used with the prednisone. But tramadol can be used in conjunction with the gabapentin and a non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication ( or pred ) for chronic pain conditions. Take care.

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!