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If your dog needs a nail trim before being fully trained, sedation can be used to prevent further stress. Daily supplements and medications may be prescribed to lessen a dog’s anxiety before nail trims. Nails should be kept short for your dog’s health and wellness. Classical and operant conditioning are techniques to ensure successful nail Hey! So we have a 30lb pupper who is TERRIBLE during her nail trims. Absolute baby with anything else lol we finally took her to the vet for meds today as it’s gotten so bad that I officially cannot trim her nails anymore even with my husbands help. The vet prescribed 75mg trazadone and 200mg gabapentin for us to use to trim her nails. 1. Can I use Benadryl to sedate my dog for nail trimming? Yes, you can use Benadryl to help with mild anxiety and for a nail trim. The recommended dose is 1 mg per pound of body weight. However, its effectiveness as a sedative varies, and it may not be sufficient for dogs with severe anxiety. 2. Is it safe to give my dog Xanax to cut his nails? Can I use human sleeping pills for my dog to trim his nails? 3. How long does it take for trazodone to work in dogs? Yes, you can give your dog both gabapentin and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) together to help decrease anxiety for a nail trim. However, it is crucial to consult with your veterinarian before administering these medications to ensure it is safe for your specific dog and to get the correct dosages. That said, if an owner wants a nail trim done at their facility the common protocol is Gabapentin and Trazodone but even with the medications there isn't a guarantee the dog will be relaxed enough to trim the nails. The problem is this behaviour escalates. I have problems with this with my own pit bull. The best way that I have found to trim his nails is to use a Kong filled with peanut butter to keep him busy, then nonchalantly trim his nails. Certainly that won't work for Zeus right now if he is very anxious with nail trimming. If you’re considering sedating your dog to trim its nails at home, talk to your veterinarian first. They can help you decide if sedation is the best option for your dog and can prescribe the appropriate medication and dose. My dog acts like a complete goblin at the vet for any reason at all, especially a nail trim. We have tried a combination of Acepromazine, Trazodone, and Gabapentin given the night before and before the appointment, and it has NO effect on her nerves. She still fights like crazy. How Gabapentin Works for Anxiety in Dogs. To understand how gabapentin helps alleviate anxiety in dogs, it’s essential to delve into its mechanism of action within the canine nervous system. Gabapentin primarily works by binding to specific calcium channels in the brain and nervous system. The most common sedatives used by veterinarians for nail trimming are trazodone and gabapentin, often prescribed together to maximize their calming and anti-anxiety effects. My girl used to get pre-medicated with Trazedone and Gabapentin before getting a heavier sedative at the vet’s office before the nail trim. Our previous vet retired and we were assigned to a new vet who has really pushed her in a good direction. In order to trim my 65 lb dogs nails I need to give her Gabapentin + trazadone because 900mg of Gaba by itself does not I need to trim my dogs nails,.. he is Just touching his butt he would freak out. So we were prescribed trazodone, gabapentin and acepromazine. We were told to give him trazodone and gabapentin the night before and then trazodone and gabapentin two hours before his visit, and then the acepromazine one hour before. Has anyone had to do this? Is combining all three of these meds OK? don’t feel compelled to trim all nails in one sitting. If you trim only one nail per sitting, that is a huge step. If your pet shows moderate to severe signs of stress with nail trims, or you are unable to make progress despite taking things slowly and using high-value treats, consider consulting with one or more of the following: • • Customer: Hi my vet gave me gabapentin to sedate my dog to clip her nails. I gave her the 900mg as prescribed and she is NOT sedated at all! Can I give her more?
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