Substances and their sources

Benzodiazepine

Also called: benzodiazepines · benzo · alprazolam · Xanax · diazepam · Valium · lorazepam · Ativan

Dog

Dangerous

Described signs

heavy drowsiness, an unsteady walk, weakness, disorientation, nausea and vomiting, slow or shallow breathing; in some animals the opposite happens instead of drowsiness, with agitation, jitteriness and vocalizing

Source

Cat

Dangerous

Described signs

heavy drowsiness, poor coordination, weakness, disorientation, vomiting, slow breathing; sometimes agitation instead of drowsiness; with diazepam given by mouth, serious liver failure has been reported, with loss of appetite, extreme low energy and yellowing of the gums and eyes

Source

This is a compendium of public veterinary sources, not a diagnosis. The weight of your pet changes what a dose means.

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