Can I sedate my cat to get her to the vet?
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
- Do a mock-examination at home. In the consulting room, your cat will be examined on a table.
- Get your cat used to her carrier.
- Limit your time in the waiting room.
- 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.