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