Atravet® Tablets for Dogs and Cats

Atravet is a veterinary sedative and tranquilizer for dogs, cats, and horses. This page outlines uses, forms, and safety so you can place an order with US delivery from Canada, even without insurance. You will also find dosing basics, storage tips, and access guidance.

What Atravet Is and How It Works

Atravet® contains acepromazine maleate, a phenothiazine tranquilizer used in small and large animals. It reduces responsiveness to stimuli by blocking dopamine receptors in the central nervous system and can help lessen motion-related nausea. CanadianInsulin.com is a prescription referral platform. We verify prescriptions with your prescriber when required, and licensed Canadian pharmacies dispense your order.

This medicine is commonly used ahead of veterinary procedures, travel, or grooming when calming is needed. It may be combined with other agents under veterinary supervision for pre-anesthetic protocols.

Who It’s For

Atravet for dogs is used for situational anxiety, noise aversion, or pre-anesthetic calming when a clinician deems it appropriate. Cats and horses may also receive this treatment under veterinary direction for restraint, transport, or procedural sedation. Browse related options in our Pet Medications.

• Not suitable for animals with known hypersensitivity to phenothiazines.
• Caution in severe heart, liver, or kidney disease.
• Use carefully in geriatric or debilitated patients.
• Avoid in animals with low blood pressure or shock.
• Discuss use during pregnancy or lactation with your veterinarian.

Dosage and Usage

Dosing is individualized by the veterinarian and based on species, weight, and response. For planned events, your prescriber may direct administration ahead of the stressor or procedure. Give tablets whole unless your clinician advises otherwise. Offer with a small treat if needed to aid acceptance. Dosing with Atravet for cats should follow veterinary instruction, and effects can vary between individuals.

Do not adjust any schedule on your own. If the pet’s behavior or sedation seems stronger or weaker than expected, contact the clinic for guidance.

Strengths and Forms

Availability can vary by pharmacy and region. Common presentations include:

• Tablets in 10 mg and 25 mg strengths.
• Injectable solution (commonly 10 mg/mL) for use by or under the direction of a veterinarian.

Some labels list Acepromazine maleate 25 mg tablets for dogs and cats. Your prescriber will select the form and strength best suited to your animal.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a scheduled dose for ongoing use, give it when remembered unless it is close to the next planned time. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the amount. For situational use before travel or procedures, ask your veterinarian how far in advance to administer. Never re-dose without professional input.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store tablets at room temperature in a tightly closed, original container. Keep dry and away from light. Secure out of reach of children and animals. When you travel, keep your labeled bottle with a copy of the prescription in your carry-on. For pets with motion sickness, your prescriber may also discuss antiemetics; see our overview of Cerenia Tablets for general information. Follow airline and border rules for pet medicines and documentation.

Benefits

Acepromazine tablets for dogs can support calmer behavior during veterinary visits, grooming, and transport. This medicine may also reduce motion-related nausea and help provide smoother handling for procedures when used as directed by a professional.

• Situational calming: reduces reactivity to stimuli.
• Travel support: may lessen motion sickness.
• Procedure prep: facilitates handling before anesthesia.
• Flexible use: tablet form suitable for at-home dosing.

Side Effects and Safety

• Sleepiness or lethargy
• Lowered blood pressure
• Slowed breathing or heart rate
• Third eyelid prominence
• Occasional gastrointestinal upset

Serious or rare effects can include paradoxical agitation, marked hypotension, or temperature regulation issues. In stallions, use of Atravet for horses may be associated with penile prolapse; breeding animals require extra caution. Seek veterinary help if fainting, severe weakness, or persistent vomiting occurs. Do not use with organophosphate antiparasitics without professional advice.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Use care with other central nervous system depressants, such as benzodiazepines or opioids. Epinephrine should not be used to treat hypotension in phenothiazine-sedated animals due to potential paradoxical responses. Anticholinergics, certain antihypertensives, and organophosphates may interact. When using Acepromazine tablets for cats, discuss all concurrent medicines, including flea and tick preventives, supplements, and over-the-counter products.

What to Expect Over Time

Response varies by animal, setting, and dose. Calming may begin after administration and can persist for several hours. Some pets are more sensitive than others. Avoid activities requiring coordination or alertness after dosing. For infrequent use, your veterinarian may adjust future plans based on how the pet responds. Keep notes on timing and behavior to share at the next visit.

Compare With Alternatives

Some cases call for a different form or mechanism. If an injectable form is preferred or needed for clinic use, consider Acevet® 25 Injectable with veterinary supervision. For canine noise aversion, your veterinarian may suggest an oromucosal alpha-2 agonist such as Sileo® Gel. Your clinician will decide which option best fits the species and situation.

Pricing and Access

Canadian pricing can offer value for pet owners paying cash. Many clients look for Atravet from Canada to compare options and manage out-of-pocket costs. Check our product page for current pricing and package details. We provide US shipping from Canada; ordering requires a valid prescription, and our encrypted checkout protects your information. Looking for periodic deals? See our Promotions.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can differ by strength and form. If a specific strength is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an alternative quantity or a different presentation. For equine patients, Acepromazine for horses tablets or an injectable form may be considered where appropriate. Pharmacists dispense according to the prescription; substitutions require prescriber authorization.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This treatment may suit healthy adult animals needing intermittent calming for travel or clinic visits. It may not suit pets with severe cardiovascular disease, profound debility, or a history of adverse reactions to phenothiazines. Discuss chronic medications, including parasite preventives like For Cat or For Dog, so your veterinarian can assess interactions. Consider multi-month fills when appropriate, and set refill reminders to avoid gaps. For background reading on common antibiotics, see Cephalexin For Dogs.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• What signs should I monitor after the first dose?
• How far ahead of travel or a procedure should I give a dose?
• Which other medicines should I avoid on dosing days?
• Is this suitable for my pet’s breed, age, and health status?
• What is the plan if the sedation is too strong or too light?

Authoritative Sources

• DailyMed: Acepromazine Maleate
• FDA Animal Drugs Search
• Health Canada Drug Product Database

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