Can I safely and quickly stop my dog's Trazodone and Diazepam?

Valium is a relatively safe drug but if it has not been prescribed to your dog I cannot inform you to give it legally. What I can say is that for an 18 pound dog, you could give 4 or 5 milligrams and still be within the proper dosing range assuming no other drugs or bodily conditions exist that would make it contraindicated. Neither Cushing’s or Diabetes would preclude your dog from receiving, and the trazodone given together with the Valium would produce some additional sedation / anti anxiety effects but not enough to cause problems.

Congratulations on your new dog Casey! I would recommend to double check with the rescue that the Trazadone is just for the stress of the kennel and not for general anxiety in every day life. Some dogs only struggle with anxiety while they are at the shelter/rescue, while others dogs deal with anxiety all the time. To wean him down, decrease the dosage by half every 2 weeks. So if you are giving him 1 pill twice a day, do 1/2 pill twice a day, then 1/2 pill once a day, then 1/2 pill every other day. Then stop completely. Watch Casey for any signs of increased anxiety as there could have been an underlying reason he was placed on this medication. If you see behavioral issues/anxiety, I would not reduce the Trazadone further and I would make an appointment with the vet to discuss anxiety and options to manage it. I hope this helps!

Yes there is no required tapering of this drug to get pets off of it. However keep in mind that once you take your pet off it takes 10 weeks for the effects of the drug to disappear. If you are looking for other anti-seizure medication options and would like to discuss these I am also available for further discussion if you wish.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, this medication works very well for anxiety. However, I do not recommend starting this unless it has been prescribed by your veterinarian to make sure that he is healthy enough to receive it. Have a great day!

It depends on what sedatives the veterinarian is planning to use. Do not give this medication without the approval of the veterinarian. There can be potential drug interactions. Call your veterinarian and they will tell you what to do. I hope this helps.

Yes he should be fine. I would recommend just waiting until the morning to give another dose. Trazadone and tramadol can both cause sedation so please monitor for signs of severe sedation. If you notice any vomiting,diarrhea or severe sedation I would recommend taking him to an emergency clinic.

Yes, trazodone is often given daily to help with anxiety. There are many options however. The most common medication for separation anxiety is Fluoxetine. It's generally my first choice when I'm looking for a daily medication. I recommend to discuss this with your veterinarian. Also, medication by it's self is not likely to work. Exercise and behavioral modification are also needed. Here are some helpful links: https://www.petcoach.co/article/separation-anxiety/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-natural-treatments-for-dog-anxiety/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/common-anti-anxiety-medications-for-dogs/ I hope this helps.