Trazodone and your dog: How long the drug lasts

Trazodone can be used to reduce anxiety in certain animals, including dogs. It may be useful following surgery when a dog’s activities need to be restricted. It can also be helpful in situations that can cause your pet distress, such as thunderstorms, fireworks, and traveling. It may be combined with other medications to reduce anxiety.

Your veterinarian can prescribe trazodone for both short-term and long-term use, depending on your dog’s needs. They will also determine the right dose for you dog.

This article provides information about medications for pets. Do not use human medications for pets, or pet medications for humans, as dosages, strengths, and ingredients may be different and can lead to serious harm. Always use medications under the guidance of a licensed veterinarian or doctor.

Typically, your dog will experience relief from anxiety within 2 hours of taking their first dose. The drug lasts for approximately 8 hours, however, the exact length of time may vary among dogs.

Trazodone is not prescribed to treat pain in dogs.

If you have questions about any of trazodone’s side effects, talk with your veterinarian.

Typically, dogs are not covered under your personal or family health insurance plan. However, if you have pet insurance, it may cover a part or all of your dog’s medication.

To find out if your pet insurance covers your dog’s trazodone, talk with an insurance representative.

If you don’t have pet insurance, you may need to pay out of pocket for your dog’s medication. Coupons, such as those available at Optum Perks, may be able to help lower the cost of meloxicam. (Note: Optum Perks is a sister site of Healthline.)

For the best price on your pet’s prescription, you may also want to compare pharmacies. The price of trazodone may vary depending on which pharmacy you use, so it can help to compare prices across pharmacies to find the lowest cost.

Your veterinarian may prescribe trazodone to relieve your pet’s anxiety. Your dog may begin to experience relief within 2 hours of taking the drug, and the drug will last approximately 8 hours. If you have questions about how long the trazodone lasts, talk with your veterinarian.