Ativan for dogs?

Anonymous:

Is it safe to give ativan for dogs?

Approved answer (verified by Ruslana)

Ativan is a drug of the same class as Valium and Xanax which are sedative. Long-term use for sure has negative effects (among those, withdrawal effects are most common). I am not sure what effect it has on dogs, if it is safe at all. In fact, it is Valium that's commonly used for dogs in vet offices.

Anyway, as Francesca has said, it is best to ask a vet! If you are not sure of what he tells you, it can be worth asking another vet.

Animal Lover664

ALL REPLIES

JanNine:

If ativan is a medicine you should ask the vet!

Participant71

Ruslana:

Why would you want to use ativan for your dog anyway, Anon?

Animal Addict3,589

Anonymous:

ElwingWhy would you want to use ativan for your dog anyway, Anon?

Because we moved recently and my dog seems very stressed. I want to save him from that.

Thank you, Raphael, for your answer. Maybe I really had better use Valium.

Anonymous:

Hi,
what is the strength or dosage of Ativan generally given to pets.
kittu

Anonymous:

Yes, Ativan is safe for dogs when take orally by their anxious owners. Most dogs, in fact, find that they are much less anxious when their out-of-control owners take Ativan as prescribed and just chill. Emotion: wink

Anonymous:

my dog freeks out if he has to ride n the car..ativan calms him down

Ativan for dogs?

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