Can I give my dog clonazepam for thunderstorm anxiety?
Clonazepam is used in dogs and cats for treating seizures (epilepsy) or preventing and treating anxiety (nervousness) or fear. The FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) has approved this drug for use in humans, but it is not officially approved for use in animals.
Can you give dogs something to calm them down?
You may want to give your dog a natural remedy — like vitamins or amino acids — that are known to have a calming effect. Call your veterinarian for recommendations. (If you live in the Castle Rock area, we welcome your call.) In our veterinary clinic, we have a product called Composure™ available.
How much Klonopin can a dog take?
The recommended veterinary dosage is 1 – 2 mg/kg of body weight every 12 hours. Onset is 1 – 6 weeks. Side effects include lethargy, sedation, weakness, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and arrhythmias.
Is it OK to give Klonopin to a dog?
Klonopin (Clonazepam) is only approved by the FDA for use in humans. Using Klonopin in dogs is considered extra label use. Please check with your vet to ask if it is suitable for your dog.
Is it possible for a dog to have thunderstorm phobia?
Thunderstorm phobia or anxiety in dogs is a fairly common and very real problem for many dogs. Dogs with thunderstorm phobia may become extremely frantic and overwhelmed with fear during storms. Astraphobia is the technical term for this: the fear of thunder and lightning.
How is clonazepam used to treat anxiety in dogs?
Clonazepam, also known as Klonopin®, is used for the treatment of anxiety and panic-type disorders in dogs and cats. It can also be used to treat seizure disorders. Seizure disorders or convulsions are the physical manifestations of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain. Recurrent seizures are often classified as epilepsy (fits).
What should I give my Dog for thunderstorm anxiety?
This combination helps tremendously. To treat thunderstorm phobias, some vets recommend a dose of 3mg for a 35-100 lb dog. Smaller dogs get 1.5 mg, and larger dogs may get 6mg.
Clonazepam, also known as Klonopin®, is used for the treatment of anxiety and panic-type disorders in dogs and cats. It can also be used to treat seizure disorders. Seizure disorders or convulsions are the physical manifestations of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain. Recurrent seizures are often classified as epilepsy (fits).
Klonopin (Clonazepam) is only approved by the FDA for use in humans. Using Klonopin in dogs is considered extra label use. Please check with your vet to ask if it is suitable for your dog.
Thunderstorm phobia or anxiety in dogs is a fairly common and very real problem for many dogs. Dogs with thunderstorm phobia may become extremely frantic and overwhelmed with fear during storms. Astraphobia is the technical term for this: the fear of thunder and lightning.
This combination helps tremendously. To treat thunderstorm phobias, some vets recommend a dose of 3mg for a 35-100 lb dog. Smaller dogs get 1.5 mg, and larger dogs may get 6mg.