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Situational anxiety because it does provide temporary calming.Dogs who are fearful or difficult to control in certain situations may benefit from trazodone. In addition, some veterinarians prescribe Trazodone for dogs after surgery. In these situations, Trazodone works to help keep the dog relaxed during the recovery period to allow time for the surgical incisions to heal.Here are some scenarios where trazodone is commonly prescribed:Stress associated with veterinary visitsTravel anxietyNoise phobias (such as thunderstorms, fireworks, etc.)Separation anxietyExtreme fear of grooming (nail clipping)Post-surgical confinementSide Effects of Trazodone for Dogs*Note: If you notice any side effects after giving your dog Trazodone, contact your veterinarian. In general, side effects of trazodone in dogs are rare. The most common side effect is when a dog becomes more lethargic or sedated than expected, but the effect wears off relatively soon. Less commonly, dogs may experience mild anxiety or excitation from the drug.Possible side effects of trazodone for dogs include:Drowsiness/lethargyPantingAnxiety/pacingVomitingDiarrheaChanges in appetiteIncreased aggressionReactions with Other MedicationsTrazodone is often combined with other medications to maximize its clinical benefits.Trazodone is most commonly combined with gabapentin. Gabapentin is a mild sedative and anxiolytic. The combination of these drugs increases the effectiveness of both medications. This combination is often used to treat anxiety. They can be safely combined.Trazodone should not be combined with certain other drugs. These include:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), such as fluoxetineMonoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), such as selegilineAzole antifungal agents, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole or fluconazoleCertain antibiotics, such as erythromycin or clarithromycinTrazodone Dosage for DogsTrazodone dosage for dogs varies, based upon a number of factors. Like other medications, the recommended dose of trazodone is based on your dog’s weight. Larger dogs will receive a higher dose than smaller dogs.Trazodone has a relatively wide dosage range. Veterinarians may start a dog’s treatment at the low end of the scale and then increase if a higher dose is needed. If you feel your dog’s dose needs to be adjusted, contact your veterinarian.If your dog misses a dose, you can give the missed dose at your earliest convenience. Since doses of trazodone should be separated by 8 hours, you may need
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