Can you overdose a dog on acepromazine?

We have given you an average dose, based on your pet’s size and age, and we may need to adjust this dose to achieve the desired effect. It is extremely difficult to overdose and cause significant harm with this drug.

How much acepromazine does it take to sedate a dog?

Dogs: 0.25-1.0 mg/lb of body weight. Dosage may be repeated as required.

Why is acepromazine bad for dogs?

“Acepromazine should be used very cautiously as a restraining agent in aggressive dogs, as it may make the animal more prone to startle and react to noises or other sensory inputs.” In fact, aggressive dogs can sometimes become more aggressive after receiving acepromazine.

How long does acepromazine 25mg last?

The effects of acepromazine will last from one to four hours, but this varies significantly with dose and among individual horses. Acepromazine is a prohibited substance in most sanctioned competition. Oral administration or long-term, repeated dosing may increase detection time.

Can you overdose on acepromazine?

Human acepromazine toxicity is rarely reported but results in clinical toxicity (central nervous system depression, respiratory depression, hypotension) are similar to other phenothiazines.

What is ace sedative for dogs?

Acepromazine maleate (brand names and alternative names: acetylpromazine, ACE, ACP, PromAce®) is a sedative/tranquilizer used as a pre-anesthetic and for chemical restraint in dogs and cats. Its use in small exotics as a pre-anesthetic or tranquilizer is ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’.

Will Acepromazine calm my dog?

Acepromazine is one of the most commonly used tranquilizers for dogs and cats. It decreases anxiety, causes central nervous system depression, and a drop in blood pressure and heart rate. It may be used in conjunction with atropine as a pre-operative medication for anxiety and for its antidysrhythmic effects.

Can you reverse Acepromazine?

Sedative and undesirable side effects of medetomidine can be rapidly reversed with atipamezole.