Can you sedate a dog by giving it diazapan??

Question

My friend says she has asked a vet & has been told it is safe to give her dog diazapan because the dog goes nuts in a car & she has to take the dog in a car to kennels.
I personally wouldn't think this was right for an animal to be given human medication so i just wanted to check for the sake of the poor dog......

Answer 1

Talk to the vet for the size weight and amount.

Most medications are the same for dogs, cats and people however; many things that our digestive system can handle the majority of dogs can not. Its not to say no dog or cat can but they do clinical trials (another subject) on all meds and if there is more then one in twenty with a horrible reaction it is then not to be given to an animal.

Added:

TYLENOL IS A NO!! Be leary of anything someone tells you on here.

Answer 2

If she has diarrhea she needs to get the rubbish out of her system, don't give her Imodium. Do the following instead. Diarrhoea You should never tempt a dog who is vomiting or has diarrhoea to eat. You should let him fast for twenty four hours and allow him to drink as much water as possible, never give it milk. After twenty four hours introduce him to a light diet and feed him about five small meals a day. A light diet is boiled fish or chicken, remove the skin and bones and mix this with soggy (overcooked) rice, or do scrambled eggs. Regardless of the fact that he may have been drinking, he could have a high temperature and could have become dehydrated. Dehydration can kill a dog; you can rehydrate him with electrolytes. Electrolytes are as cheap as chips. You can get sachets of electrolytes from the vet or a pet shop; you should also buy a syringe. Squirt a small amount of the liquid towards the teeth, it you squirt this down his throat the dog could choke. Do this every fifteen minutes. If after doing the above your dog is still ill, you must beg or borrow to get your dog to the vets. Although sickness and diarrhoea is often a minor problem, it can be the prelude to something nasty.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I wouldn't just give something like Diazepam to a dog without having the dog go thru a complete health check up by a vet first... It's not like giving them Benedryl or something. It can cause problems with the liver.. It can also make a dog more aggressive... Although rare, it can happen.. It's not really something you would give for a dog that gets freaked out by a car.. It's more for dogs w/ seizures.. Or a dog that is severely aggressive.. I would think that there is far better things she could be doing than to drug her dog with Diazepam to take it in the car..

Answer 5

Yes, this is used in dogs a lot for anxiety. It's "diazepam", generic name for Valium. It's also a common anesthesia/surgical premed drug. What makes you think you know better than the vet? Have you gone to school for 8 years to know what meds dogs can and can't take?

Ketamine and diazepam can be combined as an anesthetic induction, maybe that's why x-man up there is confused. It's not the only option by any means, Benadryl and also Acepromazine are often used for anxiety. But acepromazine aggravates aggression more than valium, and yes valium can be used to end a seizure. Acepromazine tends to aggravate seizures.

In any event... the poster said "my friend says she asked a VET...." so logic would dictate that the vet PRESCRIBED VALIUM FOR THE DOG! Why would you assume the friend is on valium and asked the vet if she could give the dog her pills? Jeez, I really wish people would learn to read.

Answer 6

Dog Diazepam

Answer 7

I would use "rescue remedy" instead
RESCUE REMEDY The combination of flower essences produced under the trade name Rescue Remedy is widely considered to be the single most important remedy in animal healing. It has been described as "a first-aid kit in a bottle". Often it is all that is needed to rescue your dog from it's predicament and restore functioning. It is an invaluable quick-acting remedy for use in emergencies and has saved the lives of many dogs. Many vets use it routinely to calm dogs before examining them, and before and after surgery and many other treatments. It is often the first line approach because shock is a major factor in many conditions. As many as 90% of animal problems are fear related and can be helped by relaxation. Rescue Remedy does not interfere with other flower essences, but works with them to reinforce their effects. It may be safely used with any medication your dog is on. It is safe and has NO side effects.

Answer 8

Unless the vet gave you a DOSAGE based on the weight, it would be STUPID!!!! You can cause major problems!!! Would you go and take the dog's medication because your friends doctor told them it was OK????

And for the idiot above...it is KETAMINE and it is INJECTABLE and a CONTROLLED substance!!!!!!!!! The vet is not going to give it to you!!!! It is an ANESTHETIC!!!

People should not suggest things they know nothing about!

PS....a LOT human medications are also given to animals. Pennicillin, Amoxi,Metronidazole,Diazipam......and THOUSANDS of other!!!!! WHEN MEDICALLY NECESSARY AND PRESCRIBED BY A VET!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where do you think animal medications came from???

Answer 9

Hi
I work in a vets and yes you can give the dog diazepam (valium), just be sure to strictly follow the doseage by the vet.

There are herbal remedies that are fairly effective if your friend would feel happier with that.

Rescue remedy
Valarian and skullcap
Calms
DAP diffuser or spray

Answer 10

You can buy a dog harness for a car, similar to a combination lap and shoulder belt for humans, in several sizes, so you can just put an old blanket down and strap him or her in.

Far more humane than giving human sedatives. Leave that to the vet.