My dog is aggressive at the vet. Can I give him something at home?

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I have a pit mixed with lab and he is very aggressive at the pet doctor so they won't see him so I can't get nails trimmed or any medical attention ,what anesthesia can I use at home. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 10 months old | 70 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

It is important to figure out a way to safely get Kawaski medication care. There isn't any anesthesia that you can use at home, but there are some sedatives that your veterinarian can prescribe for you to give at home prior to bringing him in to the vet. One other thing that I would recommend is getting Kawaski comfortable with you putting a muzzle on him. You might consider something like a basket muzzle (http://www.akc.org/content/dog-training/articles/dog-muzzles-about-when-why-and-how-to-use-one/) which might allow you to safely take him to the vet if he has a sedative. I would call your vet and discuss these options and see if they are comfortable prescribing a sedative for Kawaski. I hope that gives you some ideas and was helpful. Good luck! Thanks for using PetCoach.

My dog is aggressive at the vet. Can I give him something at home?

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