I was watching GMTV this morning and saw pet lovers give their animals this tablet to stop then getting stressed, especially this thime of year when they hear fireworks. Are you for or against this?
(Sorry my previous question did not make sense)
2006-10-25 21:27:06 · 24 answers · asked by Lisa P 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You can give diazepam to dogs to help with fear of fireworks etc however the dog needs to be checked by the vet first and the correct dose given. Diazepam works because it is and anti-anxiety drug but can have some side-effects - because it reduces inhibitions dogs sometimes lose their learned behaviour - e.g. not to jump on the sofa, not to harass the cat - last year I found my dog on his hindlegs licking the worktops - the fact I was watching him didnt even bother him.
Obviously some animal react to fireworks because they are over-excited rather than anxious and diazepam wont nesseccarily help. Diazepam can affect the liver but there are other drugs in the same class that have less risk of this.
Personally I wont use it again - my dog was still nervous when they went off.
You can use sedatives ( e.g. acp) but the dog is often still scared but just finds it harder to react. They work best in dog that are really just over-excited. The dog needs to be checked over by a vet as sedatives often affect the heart and ACP can have adverse effects in some breeds of dog.
Try feeding a high carbohydrate meal e.g. pasta a few hours before the fireworks start as this takes a while to digest and does settle some dogs down.
Try making a den like are where your dog can hide and feel secure - close windows and curtains and put the radio/tv on to obscure some of the noise. Dont overly fuss your dog as you end up rewarding the nervous/stressed behaviour and can make things worse.
You can try a DAP diffuser to help settle the dog - a natural dog pheramone.
Long term you can try to get your dog used to the sounds and smells of fireworks by desensatising your dog - basically get them used to small noises and slowly build up over time to louder and louder noises.
Best person to speak to is and vet or animal behaviourist
2006-10-25 23:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The other contributors are quite right, Diazepam is very useful at controlling some medical conditions (anxiety; epilepsy etc) and if taken as prescribed is should be quite effective and safe. The drug is however addictive and for that reason your doctor will want to keep your requirements and prescription under review and to see you on a regular basis to prevent addiction and if necessary prescribe an alternative.
2016-03-19 00:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my toy Yorkie was only 6 weeks old and fell over my back door step and fractured his scull after spending the night at the vet hospital he was discharged and given 2mg diazepam for me to give three times a day at a costly vet bill of 200 and 60 pounds. The vet dais it was to relax him so that he wouldn't be running around and maybe hit his head.
2006-10-25 21:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, I do not thing it is good idea. Diazepam is very strong medicine and should be given only to people.. If your pet is having a problem go and see specialist with him/her.
Giving diazepam to pet s to reduce their stress is weird.
you wont help them. It is a drug!
2006-10-25 21:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by David B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do this every year, just go to the vet and tell him you have got dogs that get stressed when the fireworks go off. He will give you diazepam, just take them yourself and you will be buzzing, man!! - and enjoy the fireworks even a bit more gooder.
2006-10-25 21:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
under no circumstances give you cat diazepam if your cat needs calming medically get the proper tablets from your vet
2006-10-27 02:00:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope they warned that it has the OPPOSITE effect on cats and excites, not sedates them.
Its illegal for anyone other than a veterinary surgeon to diagnose an animal or prescribe treatment. The reaction of cats to many common sedatives is just one reason why. Aspirin is lethal to cats, paracetamol to dogs.
Also, how would you measure the correct dose? Its not just about body weight.
2006-10-26 04:01:26 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I certainly would not give my dog anything like that & I would be going to a vet to get something that was made for dogs with the proper dosage...better being safe that sorry & having to live with something that could go terribly wrong...Ask your vet for some ACP 25 mg that is meant for this use...Regards Jake
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2006-10-25 21:58:33 · answer #8 · answered by Jake 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Direct to ur quest. Yeab. You can do. But you have to think how much weight of your dog. D2 is slight and suitable for dog weight not over approx 20 Kg. D5 is fine for much more weight dogs. I mentioned DOGs not other pets like little cats and etc. good luck
2006-10-25 21:40:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
absolutely not! do the natural alternative go to the health food store and get rescue remedy, a couple of drops is all you'll need. it's a mixture of bach flower essences and it helps tremendously with a stressed animal. i'm a certified herbalist and my best friend is a federally liscensed wildlife rehabilitator so i do know what i'm talking about. it works i've seen it help hundreds of times!
2006-10-25 21:39:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋