How do you sedate a cat for a long car ride?

Should I ask my veterinarian for a cat sedative for travel?

1. A Thundershirt® which swaddles the cat much like swaddling an infant and can reduce anxiety.
2. Feliway® pheromone wipes and spray can be used to prepare the carrier and can help to lower anxiety.
3. A pheromone calming collar can contribute to reduce anxiety.

Can I give my cat a sedative for travel?

A viable option is cat sedation. You can make the road trip less scary for your cat. Sleeping pills, diphenhydramine, and benzodiazepines are a few things you can use for cat sedation for travel. It is recommended to visit the vet before you administer your cat any sedatives.

Will acepromazine put a cat to sleep?

What most typically happens with a high dosage is that the pet will sleep for approximately 12 hours and then wake up and be normal. Animals that have been lightly tranquilized with Acepromazine can be aroused out of their tranquilization.

How much acepromazine Can I give my cat?

Pre-Hospital Sedation of Cats

Drug	Dose
Acepromazine	Recommended: Injectable (OTM): 0.01-0.05 mg/kg Small volumes can be diluted with 0.9% saline for easier administration
Gabapentin	15-30 mg/kg For most average cats, 100 mg capsule recommended
Trazodone	5-10 mg/kg For most average cats, 50 mg tablet recommended

How do you travel long distance in a car with a cat?

Car Travel

1. Feed your cat about three to four hours before you leave.
2. Surround your cat inside the carrier with a blanket that smells of home.
3. Secure the carrier in the car where it will not lurch forward or topple in a sudden stop.
4. Feed and provide water for your cat along the way at times it would normally eat.

Can I give my cat Benadryl to sedate him?

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) is not technically a sedative. It’s an antihistamine that’s commonly used for relieving allergy symptoms. However, sedation is a very common side effect. Benadryl is an over-the-counter cat sedative option with a good safety margin.

How can I instantly calm my cat?

To help keep your cat calm:

1. Try to keep the noises low around your cat, especially when she may be getting stressed due to an unfamiliar environment or person.
2. Help dampen noise when she is in her carrier by using a towel to cover the carrier.
3. Play soothing music in your home if she is becoming agitated.

How long will acepromazine last in cats?

Acepromazine is a long lasting tranquilizer. It should be expected to last 6-8 hours. In extremely rare instances, some pets exhibit aggressive behavior as a reaction to acepromazine.

What medication can you use to sedate a cat?

Below are some of the most commonly used options for cat sedation and tranquilization.

• Benadryl. Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) is not technically a sedative.
• Acepromazine. Acepromazine causes sedation and some anxiety relief.
• Gabapentin.
• Trazodone.
• Alprazolam (Xanax)
• Injectable Sedation.
• Sedation Versus Anesthesia.

Can I sedate my cat to cut his nails?

Even trimming a cat’s toenails seems like it can require body armor! A cat tranquilizer drug is safe when used properly or under a veterinarian’s supervision, and before you know it, your cat goes to sleep, and when he wakes up the grooming is done!