Veterinarian
Anxiety & Behavior
Trazodone
Although topical
Trazodone may be a good option for healthy dogs who experience short-term anxiety during specific events, like fireworks, travel, and trips to the vet or groomer
Very common (10% or more): Drowsiness (up to 41%), dizziness (up to 28%), lightheadedness (up to 28%), headache (up to 20%) Common (1% to 10%): Decreased concentration, head full-heavy, incoordination, syncope, tremor
Outpatients: 400 mg/day
Available as trazodone hydrochloride; dosage is expressed in terms of the salt
Trazodone is well-tolerated by most dogs and cats
However, due to its versatile and effective nature, veterinarians have come to use it to treat separation anxiety and other anxiety disorders in dogs
Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease, including
The maximum daily dose for home use of trazadone shouldn’t exceed 400 milligrams (mg)
1 No products are labeled for veterinary For trazodone hydrochloride
If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
Absorption
Inpatients
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Capsules come as 50mg and 100mg strengths
Vets recommend a dosage of between 3mg to 15mg per pound of a dog’s body weight
In vitro drug metabolism studies suggest that there is a potential for drug interactions when trazodone is given with cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors