My dog has cardiomyopathy, coughing, seizures. Can I give lorazepam?

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Can my 121 lb lab/great dane who has cardiomyopthy be given lorazapam to help relax him so the stress of his coughing and seizures isn't so stressful? He was just put on furosemide 50mg and enalopril 20mg to and has had only one dose of each. Tonight he is having a coughing spell about every 5- 10 mins rough night to all. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 10 years and 5 months old | 121 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It does sound like a really rough night for all of you, and I'm sorry Huey isn't doing well. Unfortunately, by law it is illegal for the experts at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to recommend using a prescription drug without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for your dog. Lorazapam is an anti-anxiety drug, and it may not be appropriate for Huey in this case. It sounds like he is really struggling, and I would recommend giving your vet a call now to describe his symptoms and they can discuss a medication that may be helpful for him. I hope your vet can help him so your night gets easier!

My dog has cardiomyopathy, coughing, seizures. Can I give lorazepam?

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