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

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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

Yes it's safe. I used to work in a vets & they gave the animals Diazapan to sedate them berfore an operation.

Answer 3

no it is not atall god no vet would give human medication to an animal jesus

Answer 4

NO NO NO, it will make them hallucinate!!! Go see your vet and get some katomine. They will give you what you need.

Answer 5

If the vet said it was okay and gave your friend a proper dosage, it probably is okay.

Dogs can also take human medications like baby tylenol, Pepto Bismol, and Benadryl for various ailments. The dosage just always needs to be vet approved based on your dog's weight and health needs.

Answer 6

Yes, it is a sedative used by vets and it works well.

Answer 7

Must say never heard of that before, I would never give my dog Diazapan, why don't you try Bach Flower Rescue Remedy, Its a natural remedy that you can buy from chemists, and its safe for animals.

Answer 8

You could sedate them & it could kill them also, check with vet. Why dont you try herbs- call a herbal intuitive to find out what herb would work.

Answer 9

Hi, just wanted to say yes you can. But i wanted to tell you a story ....... I'm prescribed diazepam, and i came home one day to find my cat swaying around the room tackling and trying to fight things - and stumbling over - i was really concerned, until i found a half chewed pill in my bedroom - i have no idea why he did it - it doesnt taste nice - i had to put the cat in it's carry case to keep it safe, it slept for a long time and woke up fine. It still makes me laugh remembering the 'stoned' cat i came home to!! However this is not to give anyone the idea of giving their pets human medication - for me it worked out fine - but i was really worried at the time and could only laugh afterwards

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.

Answer 11

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 12

The drug is safe, but the dosage needs to be worked out by the vet for the individual dog.

Answer 13

No i think the vet was completely wrong, this is medication for a human being not an animal, i suggest you find another vet, there are specific medicines for dogs.

Answer 14

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 15

Give NO ANIMAL TYLENOL!!!! it can kill them!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry, I read that in one response. The dosage is different for animals with diazapen..... I and most vets reccomend benadryl, of course dosage depends on breed and size of dog! A medium sized dog will repond to 1 benadryl human tab OTC... if it's a small dog you will need childrens benadryl. Also begin to make the kennel a good experience for her. I leave mine out periodically and give them treats in it... my cats like to sleep in it, so they aren't afraid of it anymore either.

Source(s):

40 years of multiple pet owning and rescuing. Also vet tech off and on for years.

Answer 16

Actually, a vast majority of medications that are used with animals (especially for behavior modification) are "human" medications. If the vet says it's okay, it's okay. I am assuming he told your friend the proper dosage and what side effects to look for...


Amen, torbaynewfs!!!!

Answer 17

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 18

Yeah that's fine, You'll be surprised they use alot of human meds on animals because they do the same job.

Answer 19

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 20

Your quite right, the individual should personally see the vet,the worst could be brain damage or heart attack,yes she will be given sedatives for her journey,but the correct ones and the right doses,well done girl.

Answer 21

to travel a dog my vets suggested anti histamine which sends them to sleep for hours, these are available at your local pharmacy [piriton]
diazapan is a sedative in animals and is given by weight usually by injection, it would be very easy to overdose

Answer 22

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 23

i personally have never heard of it and would not use it until spoken to my own vet, and not by word of mouth of other people.