giving a dog ativan?

Question

I have heard that you can give a dog ativan to relieve thr stress from grooming/ haircuts. I have a 37 pound chow chow, and would like to know how much to give him.

Answer 1

Only give this to a dog if a veterinarian prescribes it for the animal. Too much (and it doesn't take much), and your dog will go into respiratory depression, possibly respiratory failure. If you would like to get a sedative to ease your dog's grooming experience, your veterinarian can prescribe something animal appropriate.
Hope this helps!