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MsCatLuver
Posts: 375
Registered: ‎07-27-2010

Phenobarbital vs. Acepromazine for cats

‎09-08-2018 10:27 PM

 Hi all!

 

Have any of you ever use phenobarbital for cats to prevent anxiety for car travel?  

 

In the past I've used acepromazine which was "ok" ... But, my sister had a fairly long car trip with her cats and the vet prescribed phenobarbital. It worked wonderfully! The cats basically slept the entire 5 hour  ride. This was perfect because by the time they got to their destination they were still a little drowsy yet able to eat, drink and use the litter boxes.

 

 I would appreciate your experience or thoughts regarding his medications for cat car ride traveling. TIA

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GCR18
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Registered: ‎07-03-2013

Re: Phenobarbital vs. Acepromazine for cats

‎09-08-2018 11:31 PM

I moved 1000 miles about twelve years ago.  I asked the vet for something for my two cats.  I don't remember the details, but it was basically no.  My kitties meowed for a bit here and there along the ride, but they were okay. My mother bought them roomy canvas carriers, that I lined with towels.  I think I'd try what your sister used.

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