Of all medications, antidepressants account for the highest number of calls to Pet Poison Helpline, and can cause neurological problems
like sedation, incoordination, agitation, tremors and seizures.
According to their veterinarians, «When ingested, they can cause neurological problems in dogs
like sedation, lack of coordination, agitation, tremors, and seizures.
They can cause neurological problems
like sedation, incoordination, agitation, tremors, and seizures.
Anti-anxiety drugs have many side effects,
like sedation, amnesia and ataxia, which is why some researchers are exploring safer options.
Not exact matches
The liposuction procedure is done as day surgery under a general anaesthetic, heavy
sedation or while you're awake (while it sounds
like a big deal, the incision is no bigger than the diameter of a little finger — so small it won't leave a trace).
Antidepressants —
Like SSRIs, TCAs, with the former being safer but less effective, and the latter being more effective with greater risk of seizures, palpitations, and
sedation
Valerian can cause
sedation, so care should be taken when used with other sedating medications
like muscle relaxers, pain medications, antidepressants, etc...
At the time, doctors often performed endoscopies without
sedation, so the procedure felt
like five minutes of torture.
Situational medications
like Xanax and trazodone can certainly cause some significant
sedation and uncoordinated behavior, but these are short - acting drugs that clear the system within a few hours — and because they're only used when needed, this generally doesn't cause any problem at all in the dog's daily life.
Also, it does not seem to have any side effects
like over
sedation.
Will my pet need
sedation and what does it feel
like?
Sedation is usually not necessary, but some dogs (especially puppies) don't
like being restrained, or having wires hang from their face, so it can be performed while the dog is sedated.
We can see a myriad of clinical signs with these drugs and specifically with the SSRI class of antidepressants, we can see lethargy, ataxia (walking
like they are drunk)
sedation, agitation, tremors (whole body shaking), vocalization, hyperthermia (fever), mydriasis (dilated pupils), vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heat beats), tachypnea (panting), weakness, and possibly seizures.
I really don't
like the veterinarian and
sedation.
Like oxycodone, hydrocodone must only be used under strict veterinary supervision as it may have serious side effects, including
sedation and drug interactions.
This often needs to be done under
sedation to avoid the risks of damaging the deeper structures
like the ear drum.
Sedation can be used for minor procedures that are less invasive to your dog
like x-rays, ultra-sounds, and minor wounds.
Provide assistance to the physicians in the procedure rooms
like conscious
sedation and utilizing sterile technique as appropriate
It seems
like a much better option than
sedation, and it's a great example of how to use play therapy with children with medical conditions.