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My vet prescribed Trazodone for my reactive dog. The prescribed dosage is 2 150mg pills. He is approximately 65 lbs. Is this an appropriate dosage? Is there anything I should watch for to make sure he doesnt' have an adverse reaction prior to arriv
Yes, that dosage is appropriate; even a bit low in my opinion. This drug has a very wide dosing range and I have found that most dogs need a pretty high dose for it to be effective. Here is a link to an article about this drug, side effects, etc: ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/trazodone )
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My 65 pound dog has been prescribed 400 mg of Trazadone daily. Doesn't that seem excessive?
Trazodone has a very wide dosage range due to the variation of an individual dog's response to this medication. While Alice's dose is near the upper dosage range at 13.5mg/kg, it is still within a normal dosage range. If you have concerns about the dose or any possible side effects, please contact the prescribing vet.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Can I give my dog Trazadone for his anxiety? He’s a 35# Bulldog Schnauzer.
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! 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!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Bailey is prescribed 100mg Trazadone to help with anxiety during thunderstorms. She’s been on it for about a year and it seems to be losing the little effect it had to begin with. Currently, we are currently getting hit with a 7 hour stretch and the
100mg is the appropriate dose for a dog her size. You can administer up to another 100mg but there could be adverse side effects. Trazodone is not a strong anti-anxiety medication and she may need something stronger like alprazolam in the future.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My 3 pound dog was prescribed 25 mg trazodone for anxiety yesterday. Vet is closed and I'm fearful the dose will be too high. What do you think?
It has a very high variable dose range and each pet responds differently to it. You can always give 1/2 if you are nervous for the first dose to see how Lilly responds. If you see no change then you know you have to give the entire dose.
Updated on August 12th, 2025