Can I sedate my cat to get her to the vet?

Sedatives are prescription medications that should only be administered to healthy animals. If your cat’s veterinary appointment is for a routine wellness examination, your veterinarian may prescribe a sedative or antianxiety medication if your cat’s stress is severe.

Is sedating a cat safe?

However with proper care and supervision there are virtually no risks of complications due to the use of a cat sedative. Our veterinary staff ensures that risks are minimized by performing careful and consistent monitoring throughout the entire time feline patients are under cat anesthesia.

How do you take a skittish cat to the vet?

How to calm a scared cat for a stress-free vet visit

1. Do a mock-examination at home. In the consulting room, your cat will be examined on a table.
2. Get your cat used to her carrier.
3. Limit your time in the waiting room.
4. Take a treat with you.

What do vets prescribe cats for anxiety?

Types of Cat Anxiety Medications

• Fluoxetine.
• Paroxetine.
• Sertraline.
• Clomipramine.
• Buspirone.
• Alprazolam.
• Lorazepam.
• Oxazepam.

What sedative do vets use?

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.

What does a sedative do to a cat?

A sedative is a medication (used in people or animals) to help them relax and reduce anxiety. Unlike a real anesthetic, which makes a pet extraordinarily sleepy and unresponsive, a sedative makes an animal slightly drowsy and calm while still allowing them to be aware of, and interact with, their environment.

What medicine will put a cat to sleep?

Below are some of the most commonly used options for cat sedation and tranquilization.

• Benadryl. Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) is not technically a sedative.
• Acepromazine. Acepromazine causes sedation and some anxiety relief.
• Gabapentin.
• Trazodone.
• Alprazolam (Xanax)
• Injectable Sedation.
• Sedation Versus Anesthesia.

How do I relax my cat before going to the vet?

You can teach your cat to relax in the car by taking short trips that have a positive outcome. For example, put your cat in the carrier, give her one of her favorite treats or toys, and take a short drive that ends up back home. During the entire process, speak to her in a calm and reassuring voice.