A review of pre-appointment medications to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs and cats at veterinary visits

Can Vet J. 2021 Sep;62(9):952-960.ABSTRACTThis review focuses on pre-appointment medications used to decrease fear and anxiety in dogs and cats related to veterinary visits. A review of the literature revealed data on 4 medications from 4 medication classes that have been used to ameliorate acute situational fear and anxiety in dogs and cats: gabapentin, trazodone, oral transmucosal dexmedetomidine, and alprazolam. The available information on use, mechanism of action, and pharmacokinetics is reviewed.PMID:34475580 | PMC:PMC8360309
Source: The Canadian Veterinary Journal - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research