Brand name: Molipaxin
Like Trazodone, Gabapentin is a human medication adapted for use in veterinary medicine to treat conditions like chronic nerve pain
It is commonly used for phobias, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, barking, aggression, separation
Trazodone is well-tolerated by most dogs and cats
Trazodone treats depression and anxiety disorders, chronic insomnia, or other sleep problems
Some of these include fatigue, loss of appetite, and dry mouth or throat
IV administration of trazodone has only been investigated in dogs and is not recommended, as doing so may trigger aggressive behavior in some dogs
If your dog misses a dose of trazodone, give the next dose as soon as possible
Trazodone is not FDA-approved for dogs — Though it’s considered safe for human use, the FDA has not yet approved it for use in dogs
It is a short-acting medication that is most commonly used for