Anesthetized state is a state of relaxation, calm, or peace after the use of the drug. When you sedate a dog, he will be more docile and easier to handle, so he will be less stressed when being treated and examined by a veterinarian. Without anaesthesia, a stressed dog may find it difficult to calm down, making them more prone to self-harm, hunger strikes, hiding, and hurting or biting other people and animals.
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Method 1 of 2: Using Prescription Drugs
Step 1. Understand that you have to get a prescription to buy anesthetic drugs
The drugs used to anesthetize dogs are very effective. So you need a prescription from your vet to buy one. In addition, these drugs should only be given by a veterinarian.
- The two medications most veterinarians use to calm dogs are acepromazine (PromAce®) and diazepam (Valium®).
- These drugs block some signals in the central nervous system/CNS, so the animal becomes calm or anesthetized.
Step 2. Give acepromazine (PromAce®)
Acepromazine is used to calm an aggressive or restless animal. This drug relieves itching and has an antiemetic element (prevents vomiting) making it ideal for use with animals that will be transported long distances.
Step 3. Consider giving diazepam (Valium®)
Diazepam is also an anesthetic that relaxes muscles, regulates appetite, and has anticonvulsant properties. This medication is useful for dogs with seizures and/or appetite problems.
Method 2 of 2: Calming Dogs without Drugs
Step 1. Make sure he gets a lot of exercise
Many dog behaviorists recommend getting him exercised before traveling, or before engaging in any activity that makes him stressed/uncomfortable.
A well-trained dog will be eager to rest because his excess body energy has been burned. So schedule a 30-minute walk before you go out with him
Step 2. Take her favorite toy, blanket, or rug on the go
A dog's favorite toy or blanket contains many familiar odors. This smell can help reduce anxiety when he is taken to an unfamiliar place.
Step 3. Try aromatherapy
Do aromatherapy by placing a few drops of lavender oil in your hands and massaging the back of your head or the base of your spine. Lavender oil has a calming aroma and is used in human spas.
Step 4. Use products that contain pheromones
Studies show that pheromones appear in every mammal during lactation. For dogs, this hormone is produced by its mother, so when she smells this hormone, she is sure that the mother is nearby so she can calm down.
- Examples of products that contain this hormone are: the Adaptil ® necklace and spray, the Sentry ® soother necklace, and the Comfort Zone ® Diffuser with Dog Appeasing Pheromone tranquilizer.
- These products are very easy to use. All you have to do is put a collar around your dog's neck to keep the pheromones out. This pheromone can last for a month.
- For tranquilizers, you usually need to plug them into a wall socket. Then, pheromones will be released and released into the air, continuously for a month. This type of product is ideal for indoor use. The spray type can be used to spray kennels, cars, or any other dog carrier.
Step 5. Take a melatonin supplement
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland. Melatonin is a sleep-regulating hormone that allows animals to sleep well at night. Variations are seasonal in animals and humans, as melatonin levels increase as sunlight decreases.
- Melatonin has anesthetic, anticonvulsant properties, and regulates body rhythms and reproductive cycles. Melatonin is commonly used in the treatment of anxiety in dogs, and other frightening or stressful conditions, such as those caused by the sounds of fireworks or storms.
- Give your dog melatonin before traveling or introducing a scary situation to him. An example of a product containing melatonin is K9 Choice™ Melatonin 3 mg.
- The dose is 3 mg for every 15.8-45.3 kg body weight, twice daily. Dogs weighing under 15.8 kg should be given a dose of 1.5 mg, while large dogs weighing over 45.3 kg should be given a dose of 6 kg – also twice daily.
Step 6. Try an herbal sedative
Pills and herbal oils specially prepared for dogs are commercially available, eg Dorwest Herbs™ Scullcap and Valerian tablets. These herbal remedies can be used to relieve anxiety, restlessness, attraction, and behavioral problems while traveling. In addition, you can also take it as a supplement to the problem of seizures. These herbal remedies have been shown to be effective in helping dogs with noise phobia, travel anxiety, and hyperactivity.
- Skullcap Valerian tablets are safe to use both long and short term. You can give it to dogs starting from the age of 2 months and up. The dose is 1 to 2 tablets for every 5 kg of body weight per day. For occasional administration, take 2 tablets per 5 kg of body weight 12 hours before and 2 hours after the desired effect is achieved. Be aware that this medication is not recommended for female dogs who are pregnant or nursing.
- Vetzyme Stay Calm Liquid ®: This herbal oil is made from a blend of ginger and chamomile flower oils. Research shows that both types of herbs have calming, relaxing, and relaxing properties. The dosage is 2.5 ml of oil mixed with dog food daily.
Step 7. Prepare your own herbal concoction
Do this by mixing a teaspoon of German chamomile, skullcap, and catnip. Put in a cup and set aside.
- Bring half a cup of water to a boil and pour it into a cup of this herbal mixture. Let it soak for 6 minutes, then drain the liquid and pour three teaspoons of honey into the mixture.
- Keep it at room temperature for 24 hours before you give it to your dog.
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The most common situations requiring dog calm include:
- Sleeplessness caused by detached anxiety, territorial behavior, and phobias
- Anxiety while traveling
- The presence of a new person in the house
- The presence of a new animal in the house
- Visit to the vet
- Routine maintenance
- Noise, such as New Year's Eve celebrations and thunderstorms
