Lorazepam in veterinary use

Ativan belongs to the same class of drugs as Valium and Xanax. It's a sedative. Ativan can be given to dogs but needs to be given under a vets supervision.

You will definitely want to start weaning your cat or dog off of the drug ASAP after settling in your new home. Proper behavior modification techniques are in order if your pets are exhibiting negative behaviors (whether it be due to a move or other; keeping a dog or cat on a sedative is NOT a solution to the problem).

Studies on the cardiovascular system in anaesthetized animals demonstrated that Ativan (lorazepam), at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg, given by intraperitoneal injection had little effect on either blood pressure or heart rate. Second injections of 0.9 mg/kg one hour later caused some depression of cardiovascular parameters of anaesthetized dogs and cats. Doses greater than 0.9 mg/kg resulted in an average decrease of approximately 40% in both blood pressure and heart rate. Electrocardiograms taken near the conclusion of a 33-34 day study in which beagle dogs received daily intramuscular injections of lorazepam showed only slight increases in the heart rates of both vehicle control and drug-treated animals.

Oral doses of ativan administered daily for 49 days to beagle dogs did not alter the anticoagulant activity of bishydroxycoumarin. In decerebrate cats, the intensity and duration of the skeletal neuromuscular blocking action of gallamine and suxamethonium were unaffected by intravenous doses of either diazepam or lorazepam.

We wish you the best of luck with your pet!

Does Lorazepam or Ativan Cause Weight Gain? People who are experiencing an anxiety disorder or depression will need a medication to help them feel better. Ativan is one medication that helps a great many people. Several side effects are possible with Lorazepam, but weight gain does not appear to be one of them.

Lorazepam in veterinary use Ativan belongs to the same class of drugs as Valium and Xanax. It's a sedative. Ativan can be given to dogs but needs to be given under a vets supervision.