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04-12-2009, 09:17 AM | #1 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | ACEPROMAZINE Tranquilizer/Sedative...anyone ever used this on their babies? Tatum's surgeon gave me some Acepromazine to use on her for when we have to go back to see him, being that he is 2 - 2 and 1/2 hours away and Tatum totally FREAKS OUT in the car. She literally almost hyperventilates. I *have* to give her something to calm her down - she just gets too upset. We have to go back to see him tomorrow so that he can remove her sutures and she is also going to her first "official" round of PT with her physical therapist. Then in 2 more weeks, we will have to go back again. Anyway, I used to give Acepromazine to my Cocker Spaniel years ago that also hated being in the car (we actually almost lost her once when she was so worked up from being in the car that her air way got blocked and her tongue turned blue, she wasn't getting any oxygen and it was HORRIBLE...we had to rush her to an animal hospital where she stayed overnight) - ANYWAY, I do not want any of this happening to Tatum. When I gave them to my Cocker Spaniel she did WONDERFUL with them. They made her sleep for about 4 hours in the car when we had to evacuate for a hurricane, but she was still alert if I called her name, etc. I was just wondering if anyone here has ever given them to their Yorkies and if so, how did they do with them? Tatum is also on other meds (Hydroxyzine for allergies, Metacam for pain, and Clavamox antibiotic) - so I hope that the Acepromazine Tranquilizer won't interfere with these and cause any problems? Any help is greatly appreciated...thanks!
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04-12-2009, 09:42 AM | #2 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| I'd trust the surgeon with it and go ahead. If you aren't sure if she is going to react, you could give it a bit before leaving and give it about 30 minutes to kick in, so if she reacts, you are close to your own vet. I have never used it but it is a common pre anesthetic drug. Of course there is some risk but it should be fine...
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04-12-2009, 09:50 AM | #3 |
Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC
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| My vet gave this to Bailey for car sickness and he does really well on it. I also give it to him before he goes to the groomers and he's very calm. He freaks out at the sound of clippers.
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04-12-2009, 10:24 AM | #4 | |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Quote:
I appreciate your help!
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04-12-2009, 10:25 AM | #5 | |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Quote:
Thanks again for your help!
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04-12-2009, 07:21 PM | #6 |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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| Ace is good stuff What dosage did he give you for her? It does take 30 min. minimum to take effect, but should make her nice and calm. Poor Tatum, I hate to think of her being *that* scared of car rides!! When is your appointment?
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04-12-2009, 07:29 PM | #7 | |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Quote:
I am going to give it to her 45 minutes before we leave in the morning, that way I have a little extra time to observe her and make sure that she is doing ok with it before we get on the road. He gave her 10mg and told me to give her HALF of a 1/4 - boy is THAT going to be hard We got a pill cutter....I am making hubby do it, cause I know I'll screw it up LOL. Oh, and her appointment is at 11:45 in the morning, so we have to leave very EARLY. Then her first "official" PT session with her physical therapist is at 12:45. It is going to be a long day tomorrow
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04-12-2009, 07:35 PM | #8 | |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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Please keep me updated on how the whole day goes. Hugs to you and Tate, and please don't stress and try to get some rest.
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04-12-2009, 07:44 PM | #9 | |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Quote:
The Acepromazine that my Cocker Spaniel was given was in pill form too...but Lord knows I didn't have to cut HALF of 1/4! I have NO idea how I am going to pull THAT off.....I mean hubby.....not me, I'm not touchin' it, lol! I'll keep ya updated girl, no worries!! I am going to try and get some sleep...ugh...I should be in bed now...but I'm waiting for my clothes to finish spinning in the wash LOL. Hugs to you and Ranger and Ryder as well...I hope they are both doing well still!
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04-12-2009, 07:56 PM | #10 |
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| We used ACE for our two yorkies when we moved from our last house. I knew we needed to calm them down or else they would be barking at the movers all day. It definitely took the edge off their stress level, but it didn't knock them out completely. We had no problems with it. Good luck and we'll be thinking of little Tatum tomorrow. Hugs from Snickers and Baxter.
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04-12-2009, 08:30 PM | #11 | |
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04-12-2009, 09:03 PM | #12 | |
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04-12-2009, 10:00 PM | #13 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | OH GIRL, I know ALL about it....TRUST ME!! Tatum makes me so nervous in the car that I literally start biting my nails and when I cross my legs my foot just starts going and I can't get it to stop LOL. I become such a nervous wreck that I don't even know what to do with myself! I know it sounds extreme and silly, but I almost lost my Cocker Spaniel in the car because she freaked out so badly and would literally stop breathing, so now I'm scared that it is going to happen with Tatum too and I just go nuts! I *PRAY* that this tranquilizer works tomorrow! I cannot deal with her in the car going crazy like that for 2 and 1/2 hours....if so, I'LL be the one that needs the pill, lol!
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