What Happens If I Give My Dog Too Much Trazodone
Trazodone is a medication commonly used in dogs for treatment of aggression, anxiety and phobias, as well as for its antidepressant properties. Although the medication is labeled for use in dogs, the dosage guidelines are not established. The appropriate dose varies between individuals. Treatment to reverse side effects due to an overdose typically includes supportive care, monitoring heart function and administering activated charcoal to reduce absorption of the drug. In general, a trazodone overdose is not life-threatening but can cause significant symptoms that may require urgent treatment. Always contact your veterinarian if you believe your dog has received too much trazodone or any other medication or supplement.”
What Happens If I Give My Dog Too Much Trazodone?
Trazodone is a medication used to treat anxiety and depression in humans. It is not a controlled substance, but it is not approved for use in dogs, cats or other animals. Trazodone has been shown to cause side effects in animals including vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy and agitation.
If you think your dog has ingested too much trazodone it’s important to call your veterinarian immediately so they can determine the proper course of action to take.
Trazodone is a medication commonly used in dogs for treatment of aggression, anxiety and phobias, as well as for its antidepressant properties.
Trazodone is a medication commonly used in dogs for treatment of aggression, anxiety and phobias, as well as for its antidepressant properties. It is also used in cats.
Trazodone can be found under various brand names such as Desyrel and Oleptro in humans but only under the name Trazadone when used on dogs. Because it’s not a controlled substance (like others like Xanax or Valium), you don’t need a prescription from your vet to get it from them either.
Although the medication is labeled for use in dogs, the dosage guidelines are not established.
How much Trazodone is too much?
Although the medication is labeled for use in dogs, the dosage guidelines are not established. Dosage depends on your dog’s weight, age and symptoms. If you’re unsure of how much to give your dog, talk to your veterinarian about a dosage that will work best for him or her.
The appropriate dose varies between individuals.
The appropriate dose varies between individuals. The dose depends on the individual dog, their size and condition being treated, age, and weight.
Treatment to reverse side effects due to an overdose typically includes supportive care, monitoring heart function and administering activated charcoal to reduce absorption of the drug.
Treatment to reverse side effects due to an overdose typically includes supportive care, monitoring heart function and administering activated charcoal to reduce absorption of the drug.
- Supportive care may include monitoring vital signs, providing oxygen as needed and managing symptoms like seizures, agitation or hallucinations with benzodiazepines such as lorazepam (Ativan) or diazepam (Valium).
- Monitoring heart function can involve electrocardiogram monitoring, which measures electrical activity in the heart. This can help doctors detect arrhythmias that are life-threatening or require treatment. If your dog has ingested Trazodone, it’s a good idea to have his heart rate monitored for at least two hours after taking him to the vet.* Administering activated charcoal is one way you can help reduce the amount of Trazodone your dog absorbs into his bloodstream by increasing his chances of vomiting it up before absorbing too much into his digestive system.
In general, a trazodone overdose is not life-threatening but can cause significant symptoms that may require urgent treatment.
Trazodone is a drug that can be used in dogs to treat anxiety and depression. It is also used as a sedative or sleep aid. Trazodone can be toxic to dogs, so it should only be given under the care of a veterinarian and at the recommended dosage. The severity of trazodone poisoning depends on how much of the drug was ingested by your dog and how quickly treatment occurs after ingestion.
The most common signs of overdosing on trazodone are lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst/urination, tremors and seizures. These symptoms typically occur within several hours after ingestion but may take up to 24 hours for symptoms to appear if the overdose was large enough that it causes death by respiratory arrest (stopping breathing).
Always contact your veterinarian if you believe your dog has received too much trazodone or any other medication or supplement.
If you believe your dog has had too much trazodone, or if you have any other questions about the use of this drug, please contact your veterinarian.
You should contact your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline if you think you have given your dog too much trazodone.
If you think your dog has received too much trazodone, you should contact your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline at 1-855-764-7661 immediately. If your dog is having a medical emergency and needs immediate care, call 911.
As always, it’s important to contact your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns about the use of trazodone in your dog. You can also call Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 for 24/7 emergency veterinary care and advice.
