Atravet® Tablets for Dogs and Cats

Atravet for dogs is a veterinary sedative used for calming during travel, grooming, or procedures. This page helps you understand how this medicine works, who it suits, and how to use it safely, with US shipping from Canada. If you pay without insurance, you can still review options and typical access steps here.

What Atravet Is and How It Works

Atravet® contains acepromazine maleate, a phenothiazine tranquilizer used in dogs, cats, and horses. It reduces dopamine activity in the central nervous system, which can decrease anxiety, motion sickness, and agitation. This treatment is not a pain reliever. A prescriber may combine it with other agents during procedures to achieve the desired effect. Response can vary between animals, so follow your veterinarian’s plan and the official label.

Border Free Health connects U.S. patients with licensed Canadian partner pharmacies; prescriptions are verified with prescribers before dispensing.

Situational uses include pre-visit calming, nail trims, noise sensitivity, and transport. In clinics, it may be part of pre-anesthetic protocols to help with restraint and reduce excitement. See related guidance in our Anxiety resource.

Who It’s For

This medicine is intended for dogs and cats when a veterinarian recommends a sedative to reduce fear or nausea from motion. It may also be used in horses for sedation and restraint under veterinary supervision. Atravet injection for horses is generally administered by professionals in controlled settings.

Animals with shock, severe dehydration, low blood pressure, significant liver disease, or certain heart conditions may not be good candidates. Use caution in pets with seizure disorders, brachycephalic breeds, or very young or elderly animals. In horses, avoid use in breeding stallions due to risk of penile prolapse. Discuss breed, age, and medical history with your prescriber. For behavior-related care, explore our Behavioural Disorders information.

Dosage and Usage

Give tablets by mouth exactly as prescribed. Your veterinarian may advise dosing ahead of car rides, veterinary visits, or grooming appointments. For planned events, administration is often timed before the stressor so the sedative effect is present when needed. If your pet is sensitive to sedatives, your prescriber may suggest a test dose on a quiet day to observe response. Do not change the amount or schedule without consulting your veterinarian.

Do not crush or split tablets unless your veterinarian advises. Offer a small treat or a meal if tolerated to reduce stomach upset. Keep water available. For horses, injectable use is typically performed by veterinary professionals with monitoring. If other medicines are part of the plan, your veterinarian will guide the sequence and timing. Buy Acepromazine for dogs only with a valid prescription and use under veterinary direction.

Always follow the official label. If instructions differ from general guidance here, your veterinarian’s directions and the product label take priority.

Strengths and Forms

Commonly published presentations include oral tablets and an injectable solution used in equine practice. Availability can vary by partner pharmacy and by species-specific labeling. In many markets, typical options include 10 mg tablets and a 10 mg/mL injection. Your prescriber will select the appropriate form.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you give this on a schedule, give a missed dose when remembered unless it is close to the next planned dose. If it is almost time for the next one, skip the missed dose and resume the regular plan. Do not double up. For situational use, follow your veterinarian’s timing guidance, especially before travel or procedures. Acepromazine without insurance may still require careful planning around events; your veterinarian will tailor when to give it.

Storage and Travel Basics

Keep tablets in the original container, closed tightly, and away from moisture, heat, and direct light. Store out of reach of children and animals. For the injectable form used in horses, store the vial as directed on the label and avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do not use after the expiration date. When traveling, keep the prescription label with you. Place medicines in your carry-on if flying. Pack securely so bottles do not open in your bag. Our pharmacies use temperature-controlled handling when required.

If you also manage other pet therapies, plan a simple checklist. For example, anti-inflammatory medicines like Rimadyl or antibiotics such as Baytril may have different storage needs. For endocrine conditions, products like Zycortal should be packed with their own instructions as provided by your veterinarian.

Benefits

This medicine can help reduce motion sickness, anxiety, and agitation during common stressors. It may ease handling for grooming or veterinary procedures. In multi-pet households, a prescriber can tailor the plan to each animal. Oral dosing offers convenience for at-home use under guidance. In clinics, an injectable option supports safer restraint and smoother pre-anesthetic preparation. Using the treatment as directed may also reduce nausea in travel-sensitive pets.

Side Effects and Safety

• Drowsiness or sedation
• Low blood pressure or faintness
• Slowed reflexes and incoordination
• Occasional vomiting or diarrhea
• In some cats, paradoxical excitement may occur

Serious risks are uncommon but can include pronounced hypotension, allergic reactions, or extreme temperature sensitivity. In horses, especially stallions, there is a risk of penile prolapse; breeding animals require special caution. Pets with seizure disorders may be more sensitive to sedatives. If your pet takes anticonvulsants like Phenobarb, tell your veterinarian before starting this therapy. Seek urgent care if you notice collapse, severe weakness, or trouble breathing.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Additive central nervous system depression can occur with opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and some antihistamines. This treatment may interact with organophosphate insecticides, certain blood pressure medicines, and anticholinesterases. Epinephrine can cause paradoxical low blood pressure in animals given this sedative. Alcohol exposure should be avoided. Provide your veterinarian with a full list of medicines, supplements, and topical products your pet uses. Use caution in pets with cardiovascular disease, hepatic impairment, or a history of fainting. Follow your prescriber’s plan closely.

What to Expect Over Time

In many pets, calming develops within a predictable window after administration. The depth of sedation varies by individual, breed, age, and environment. Some animals remain quiet yet responsive, while others become more drowsy. Your veterinarian may suggest trying a dose on a low-stress day to gauge response. Effects can last for several hours and may linger in sensitive animals. Allow extra time for rest after use, provide water, and limit activity until fully alert.

Compare With Alternatives

Veterinarians may consider several options based on species, procedure, and health status. For dogs, trazodone or gabapentin are commonly used for situational anxiety; learn more in our article Gabapentin For Dogs. For horses, sedatives such as detomidine or xylazine may be used in clinic settings under monitoring. Alternatives can differ in onset, duration, and sedation depth. Your prescriber will choose what best fits your pet’s needs and safety profile.

Pricing and Access

We provide transparent options with Atravet Canadian pricing and typical prescription verification steps. You can review current pricing and compare quantities for your veterinarian’s plan. US delivery from Canada helps many clients access regulated supply channels. If you are looking for discounts, check our seasonal updates on the Promotions page.

Need other pet therapies in one order? Browse our Pet Medications section for a wide range of veterinary products.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary by strength and form. If an item is temporarily unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an alternative medicine or a different form suitable for your pet and situation. We do not suggest substitutions without veterinarian input. Your clinician’s guidance and the product label remain the final reference.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This therapy may suit healthy adult dogs and cats who need calming for specific events. Horses may receive it in clinics for restraint or pre-procedural sedation. It may not suit animals with significant cardiovascular disease, severe liver impairment, or those in shock. For stallions, seek specific veterinary advice before use. To help manage costs, ask your veterinarian about multi-month prescriptions when appropriate, and coordinate refills early. Setting calendar reminders before trips or grooming visits can help you avoid urgent refills.

Many pet owners prefer to consolidate care through one pharmacy. If your pet also needs pain control or infection management, items such as Rimadyl or Baytril may be part of a broader plan your veterinarian designs. Explore related topics and products in Pet Medications to prepare for upcoming care.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Right candidate: Is my pet a good fit for this sedative?
• Use case: What events should we plan doses around?
• Monitoring: What signs mean the sedative is too strong?
• Combinations: Which medicines can be safely used together?
• Species nuances: Any breed or species-specific cautions?
• Travel: How far in advance should I give it before trips?
• Refills: How many refills should we arrange for upcoming needs?

Authoritative Sources

Health Canada Drug Product Database

FDA Animal Drugs Search

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