Is is okay to give a dog xanax?

Question

My dog is about 35 pounds, entlebucher mix (small swiss mountain dog) and she is a VERY nervous rider in a vehicle. She will just not lie down or relax. She pants and pants and gets herself so tired out that she will sleep for hours when we arrive at a destination or home. I take xanax myself (.05) and just wonder if they would help her, or are they harmful for dogs? THanks

Answer 1

Sure. Many human medicines are the same ones used on animals: http://www.dogsonly.org/StormFear.html
But, don't use Tylenol or Ibuprophen. They are toxic to dogs. Human antibiotics work good with dogs though.
About the Xanax: I think I would just give a part of the pill considering the size of the animal.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I do know you can give a dog Tramadol for pain. Sometimes....very few; I have given my dog one because my niece worked for a vet and they have given dogs Tramadol-low dose of course. Don't think I would give my dog a Xanax without contacting her vet first.as it would be too risky. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Try benadryl 25 mg one hour before car trip. I wouldn't give my dog a benzodiazepine med unless the vet said it was ok.

Answer 5

You probably could. A lower dose like half would be better because of her weight. But if you really want to know..Ask a vet.
They do have doggie tranquilizers for dogs who have trouble traveling. You may also want to try and tire her out before a trip. A lot of exercise would be a natural way to achieve your goal.

Answer 6

NO! Here are a few things something you should understand: 1 Prescription medication is prescribed because it can cause many unwanted symptoms and could be dangerous. 2. It is prescribed for 1 individual for 1 condition and is to be taken EXACTLY as prescribed. In not following the prescriber's directions you are putting whomever is taking the medication at SERIOUS RISK! 3. A dog and a human are very different entities. Even between humans prescription medications can cause very different reactions. To put them into a species they are not intended for is VERY risky and should be avoided at all costs!

Answer 7

not sure but theres a herbal remedy good for people and pets...Bach's flower remedy a stress reliever. it brings u down a few notches its been used on aggressive dogs for years too, althought the dog is just nervous but it will serve as a mild sedative its all herbal no prescription. you can buy it online or a herbal store

Answer 8

u can go to the vet and get some like doggy xanex. we had to get some for my dog. but if u give her a human one give her about an eighth of what u take

Answer 9

Not unless your vet prescribed it for your dog and I would bet he didn't. Never give anyone any medication that was not prescribed for them and that includes animals - you could get in trouble with the law.

Answer 10

Oh my gosh!!! Never give a dog human medication without okaying it with your vet. My dog is also a nervous rider and I got some meds from the vet that were quite inexpensive and they work really well.