we can use anti-anxiety medication sometimes used in dogs for:

• Anxiety (including separation anxiety)
• Noise phobias (thunderstorms, fireworks)
• Situational stress (travel, vet visits)

• Only give under veterinary supervision.
• Dosage depends on weight, health status, other medications, and the condition being treated.
• Giving the wrong dose can cause serious side effects.

Typical Veterinary Dosage Range

Commonly prescribed range:

• 0.01–0.05 mg per pound (0.02–0.1 mg/kg)
• Given every 8–12 hours, depending on the case

This is a general range — your vet may adjust higher or lower.

Example (For Context Only)

A 20 lb dog might receive somewhere between:

• 0.2 mg to 1 mg per dose

Possible Side Effects

• Sedation / drowsiness
• Unsteadiness
• Increased appetite
• Agitation (rare paradoxical reaction)
• Dependence with long-term use

Do NOT Use If

• Your dog has liver disease (without vet guidance)
• Your dog is pregnant
• Combined with certain medications without veterinary approval