Thunderstorm/Fireworks Anxiety in Dogs #veterinarian #dog #fireworks

Name: Thunderstorm/Fireworks Anxiety in Dogs #veterinarian #dog #fireworks
Uploaded: 2023-08-24T01:15:39+00:00
Duration: 54 s
Channel: Dr. Lera Clone
Description: Short YouTube clip by Dr. Lera Clone giving quick clinical advice on treating thunderstorm/fireworks anxiety in dogs. The speaker lists her three…

24 Aug 2023 · 1 min

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Short YouTube clip by Dr. Lera Clone giving quick clinical advice on treating thunderstorm/fireworks anxiety in dogs. The speaker lists her three most-used medications (Trazodone, Gabapentin, Alprazolam/Xanax), briefly describes typical uses and safety notes (Trazodone is her go-to and considered safe; gabapentin is primarily a pain medication with sedative side effects; alprazolam is shorter-acting and a controlled drug), and compares their durations (alprazolam ~4–6 hours; trazodone/gabapentin ~8–12 hours).

Questions this video answers

Trazodone; Gabapentin; Alprazolam (Xanax).

About 4–6 hours.

About 8–12 hours.

Primarily used for pain medication, with sedative side effects.

Used for patients with senility and anxiety at night; described as the speaker's go-to and safe.

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Did you know what Dr. Lera, did you know the three most common medications I use for thunderstorm anxiety or fireworks? One is going to be Trazodone. That's my number one. Go to. It's safe. We usually use it for patients who have senility and anxiety at night, but I use it for my own personal dogs when they're having thunderstorm anxiety. Two is going to be gabapentin. Gabapentin is a sedative drug, but its primarily use is for pain medication, but it has sedative side effects, so it's relatively safe. And three is going to be alprazolam. That's Xanax. Xanax is shorter acting. It only lasts for about four to six hours, while the other two last for about eight to 12 hours. And Xanax is also a controlled drug, so it may be harder for you to get and have it dispensed on a regular basis. So now you know, God bless.