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Does gabapentin help aggressive dogs?

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The combination of gabapentin and acepromazine is often very effective in the aggressive and/or fearful patient, allowing one to safely muzzle, place an E-collar, or administer additional IM sedation without causing large undue stress to the dog or hospital staff.


What medicine is good for aggressive dogs?

A few widespread types of anti-anxiety medications used for treating dog aggression include Anafranil, Clomicalm, and Buspirone. For dogs with less extreme cases of anxiety, Buspirone is generally the go-to medication.

Does gabapentin calm dogs down?

Gabapentin's sedative effect at higher dosages can be used on an as needed basis to help dogs relax and get through specific situations that cause undue stress for them. Examples of this type of situational anxiety are veterinary visits, grooming appointments, long car rides, thunderstorms and fireworks.

How much gabapentin will calm a dog?

And for some reason veterinarians are intent on under-dosing this drug. In dogs, a starting dose of 3-5 mg/kg THREE times a day works well and then if pain persists or becomes more severe, then you can dose this drug up to 5 mg/kg FOUR times a day.

Can gabapentin cause aggression in dogs?

While sedation and ataxia can occur with the use of gabapentin, there have been no reported serious safety issues in animals. 4 In our experience, other possible side effects include gastrointestinal distress-such as loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea-and increased anxiety or agitation.

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