Dexvetidine® Injectable Solution for Dogs and Cats

Dexvetidine is a veterinary sedative and analgesic for procedural use in dogs and cats. This page helps you understand how it works, where it fits in care, and how you can place an order with US delivery from Canada if you are paying without insurance.

What Dexvetidine Is and How It Works

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

Dexvetidine® Vial is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to produce sedation, analgesia, and muscle relaxation in companion animals. It reduces norepinephrine release in the central nervous system. That action calms the patient and decreases response to painful stimuli. It may be used for noninvasive procedures, minor surgical preparation, imaging, and preanesthetic medication under a veterinarian’s direction.

The medicine can be combined with other agents as part of a balanced protocol. A reversal agent, atipamezole, may be administered by the veterinarian when appropriate to hasten recovery. Monitoring of heart rate, rhythm, blood pressure, temperature, and ventilation is standard during use.

For broader context on perioperative comfort, see our category pages for Sedation and Pain, as well as related pet therapies like Rimadyl Injectable for post-procedural pain and Cerenia Injection for nausea prevention as advised by your veterinarian.

Who It’s For

This treatment is intended for healthy dogs and cats that require reliable restraint, calming, or analgesia for diagnostics and minor procedures. It is also used as a premedication before general anesthesia as part of a clinic protocol.

Dexvetidine veterinary injection may not be appropriate for animals with significant cardiovascular disease, respiratory disorders, shock, severe debilitation, or known hypersensitivity to alpha-2 agonists. Use caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment, in very young or geriatric animals, and in diabetic pets because alpha-2 agonists can increase blood glucose. Safety in breeding, pregnant, or lactating animals has not been established; your veterinarian will weigh risks and benefits.

For pet owners preparing for procedures, these resources may be helpful: Cat Pain Signs and Gabapentin For Dogs for adjunctive comfort planning.

Dosage and Usage

Dosing is individualized by the veterinarian based on species, body weight, clinical status, and whether other sedatives, opioids, or anesthetics are used. Routes include intramuscular or intravenous administration in a controlled setting. Dexvetidine injection should only be given by a professional trained in veterinary anesthesia and monitoring.

Food is often withheld before anesthesia per clinic policy. During recovery, pets are kept warm and quiet until they can maintain posture and swallow normally. If a reversal agent is planned, the clinician selects timing and dose. Never re-dose without veterinary guidance.

When supportive medicines are needed, your clinic may use antiemetics such as Cerenia Injection or analgesics like Rimadyl Injectable or Onsior Cat per their protocols.

Strengths and Forms

This medicine is supplied as a sterile injectable solution in single-use or multi-dose vials. Veterinary formulations commonly include a 0.5 mg/mL concentration; exact presentations vary by manufacturer and market. Typical vial volumes used in clinics range from small to larger multi-dose packs to match case volume. Availability can differ over time, so your order page will list current sizes in stock.

Practices that prefer one configuration can choose between a single-use vial for occasional cases or a multi-dose vial for frequent procedural use. If your clinic needs other pain-control options for recovery, consider category listings under Pet Medications.

Missed Dose and Timing

These vials are used in clinical settings, so missed doses are uncommon. If a scheduled procedural dose is delayed or missed, your veterinarian will decide whether to proceed, adjust timing, or reschedule the case. Do not attempt to administer the product at home unless specifically instructed by a licensed professional.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store vials in their original packaging at room temperature as directed on the label. Protect from light and keep out of reach of children and animals. Do not use if the solution is discolored, contains particles, or the seal is compromised. Once punctured, a multi-dose vial should be handled with aseptic technique and discarded per clinic policy by the expiration or beyond-use date noted by your practice.

For transport to or from your clinic, keep vials upright and secure. Bring only the quantity needed for the appointment and carry the prescription or invoice if applicable. Our packaging uses temperature-controlled handling when required.

Benefits

As an alpha-2 agonist, this medicine offers reliable, titratable sedation and analgesia that can reduce stress for the patient and the care team. The effect can be reversed, which allows clinicians to tailor recovery when the procedure is complete. Using the treatment as part of a balanced protocol may reduce the amount of other anesthetics needed. Clear labeling and familiar dosing charts support routine use in general practice and specialty settings.

Side Effects and Safety

• Marked sedation and reduced activity
• Bradycardia or irregular heart rhythm
• Transient changes in blood pressure
• Pale mucous membranes or cool extremities
• Vomiting, more commonly in cats
• Decreased respiratory rate
• Elevated blood glucose

Serious events can occur, including severe bradycardia, heart block, apnea, or prolonged recovery, especially when combined with other central nervous system depressants. Veterinary teams monitor continuously and treat complications per protocol. Pets with underlying heart, respiratory, or metabolic disease require special caution and individualized plans.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Alpha-2 agonists can potentiate effects of opioids, benzodiazepines, and inhalant or injectable anesthetics. Your veterinarian adjusts the overall plan to account for additive sedation and cardiovascular effects. Use with vasoconstrictors or certain sympathomimetics may heighten cardiovascular risks. Anticholinergics can increase heart rate and blood pressure; clinicians weigh timing and need carefully. Always provide your full medication history, including recent sedatives or over-the-counter products administered to your pet.

What to Expect Over Time

On the day of use, sedation depth and duration depend on dose, route, and whether other agents are administered. Many pets rest quietly with minimal response to handling. After the procedure, recovery is supervised in a calm area. If a reversal agent is used, your pet may stand and walk sooner, though coordination can remain limited for a period. Offer water only when fully alert, and follow your veterinarian’s refeeding and activity guidance. Consistent routines and a quiet space at home can support smooth recovery.

Compare With Alternatives

Clinics often compare alpha-2 options from different suppliers. One branded reference product is Dexdomitor® Vial. Another comparable option is Dexmedesed® Vial. Your veterinarian selects the agent and dose based on the species, procedure, and overall anesthetic plan.

Pricing and Access

We list current options transparently so you can review the Dexvetidine price and choose the vial size that fits your clinic’s needs. Canadian pricing is shown on the product page, and you can check variants and packaging before you add to cart. If you’re exploring savings, see our site-wide offers on the Promotions page.

For clinics serving U.S. clients, we provide US shipping from Canada. You can also browse adjacent categories like Canada Origin to understand sourcing, or explore alternatives for perioperative comfort, including Diphenhydramine Injection and Baytril Injection when indicated by your veterinarian.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply may vary by concentration and vial size. If a selection is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend a suitable alternative or adjust the plan. Some clinics prefer a Generic Dexvetidine vial when the brand-reference choice is not required. We also stock recovery and comfort medicines in the Pet Medications category to support complete case management.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Good candidates are dogs and cats needing predictable sedation and analgesia for diagnostics or minor procedures under supervision. Pets with heart disease, respiratory compromise, severe debilitation, or complex endocrine disorders may need different protocols. Your veterinarian will evaluate the risks, consider monitoring needs, and tailor the plan.

• Plan refills: keep a clinic log to anticipate next order
• Match vial sizes: reduce waste by aligning to case load
• Standardize protocols: align dosing charts across teams
• Bundle supplies: coordinate with syringes and disposables
• Document use: record lot numbers and beyond-use dates

To streamline operations, practices often order multi-dose packs alongside supportive therapies like Onsior Cat for cats or other pain-control options listed under Pain. Align ordering windows with your appointment calendar so fulfilment arrives before high-volume procedure days.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Is this the right alpha-2 agent for my pet’s condition?
• What monitoring will be used during sedation?
• Will a reversal agent be given, and when?
• How should I prepare my pet before the visit?
• Which side effects should I watch for at home?
• What is the plan for pain management after the procedure?

Authoritative Sources

Ready to proceed? You can add to cart for your clinic today with prompt, express shipping and temperature-controlled handling when required. This information is educational and not a substitute for your veterinarian’s advice.