Anxiety medicines

Anxiety medicines may be part of a veterinarian’s plan to help a dog or cat with anxiety-related concerns. Ask what the medicine is intended to address, how it fits the rest of your pet’s care, and what observations to share with the practice. Bring questions about giving the medicine and handling changes in your pet’s routine.

The linked ingredient pages bring together FDA report counts, signs reported after an ingredient, and Green Book product names where available. FDA approves animal drugs and lists them in the Green Book. Brand names are masked in FDA’s public report data; Green Book names do not identify which products the reports concern.

Reports do not prove cause. Counts depend on use and reporting, so they cannot estimate risk or compare products. Use these pages to prepare questions, rather than to rank treatments. Talk to your veterinarian before starting, stopping or changing a medicine. If your pet has an emergency, call your veterinarian or an emergency clinic.

• Trazodone
• Gabapentin
• Fluoxetine
• Clomipramine
• Dexmedetomidine

These links do not recommend a medicine. Discuss treatment choices with your veterinarian.