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Acepromazine 10 mg.
I would put this in the traveling or medicine group but the traveling group is not viewed very much and I think I may have made up the medicine group(?)
Anyway, my question is...(I go to a fine vet)...I asked about pre medicating DerbyDoodle if we are delayed by bad weather flying into Florida
She prescribed Acepromazine/ one half or 5 mg & to try a few days before to see if that dosage works....if not increase by 1/4 more.
I administered the trial dose today @ 1:00pm
It took effect 2 hrs later..DerbyDoodle became pretty sleepy & groggy
That lasted 2 hrs. & she slowly started to get more energy ...I would say she was running on about 70% real DerbyDoodle at 8:30 pm
She is just 9 lbs so I think the 1/2 dosage is fine.
We put her in bed for the nite then
I am Anticipating some type of weather related delay into Fla. Sunday....I have never experienced an on time departure in Oct to Fla
That being said & b/c I am Fully prepared...we could have clear skies & smooth "sailing"
The Big Question is: should I use this on the ride to the airport without any real knowledge of a delay or wait and probably have a very delayed reaction on the pooch.
My concern is the airlines are very strict about keeping dogs in their carriers ..even in the lounges/waiting areas....a 2.5 trip can easily become 4-6 hrs
2 nd question : anyone know much about this medication?
Thanks for your input!
And anyone visiting S.E. Florida coast give a holler ....we are there till end of May!!
Read more here: http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/acepromazine-10-mg#ixzz2gb...
Anyway, my question is...(I go to a fine vet)...I asked about pre medicating DerbyDoodle if we are delayed by bad weather flying into Florida
She prescribed Acepromazine/ one half or 5 mg & to try a few days before to see if that dosage works....if not increase by 1/4 more.
I administered the trial dose today @ 1:00pm
It took effect 2 hrs later..DerbyDoodle became pretty sleepy & groggy
That lasted 2 hrs. & she slowly started to get more energy ...I would say she was running on about 70% real DerbyDoodle at 8:30 pm
She is just 9 lbs so I think the 1/2 dosage is fine.
We put her in bed for the nite then
I am Anticipating some type of weather related delay into Fla. Sunday....I have never experienced an on time departure in Oct to Fla
That being said & b/c I am Fully prepared...we could have clear skies & smooth "sailing"
The Big Question is: should I use this on the ride to the airport without any real knowledge of a delay or wait and probably have a very delayed reaction on the pooch.
My concern is the airlines are very strict about keeping dogs in their carriers ..even in the lounges/waiting areas....a 2.5 trip can easily become 4-6 hrs
2 nd question : anyone know much about this medication?
Thanks for your input!
And anyone visiting S.E. Florida coast give a holler ....we are there till end of May!!
Read more here: http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/acepromazine-10-mg#ixzz2gb...
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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on
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Perhaps no one answered because you don,t thank people when they do. If you care to give your dog an antipsychotic medication that is your choice. Personally I would not if I could help it.
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Permalink Reply by a.k.a. Rodney on
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Btw, I believe in the body of my post I say after question #2...."thanks for your input"
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Permalink Reply by AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner on
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Our "Health and Medicine" Group is quite active.
http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/healthandmedicalissues
Feel free to join.
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Permalink Reply by Jarka, Monty & Auggie on
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No idea, but I do hope there are no delays and Derby Doodle makes it to FL just fine and has a blast while being there.
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Thanks, but after the FYI from F. I read some internet info on the drug...it's in the disposal now!! She will travel drug free...not worth the chance of risky side effects. Really surprised the vet prescribed the drug. From what I read it's kind of Old School to use it.
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