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My dog needs trazodone for anxiety. Will it just make her sleepy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 63 lbs

My vet is recommending trazadone for anxiety. I take trazadone myself but it was prescribed to help me sleep. Does this work different in dogs or is it just going to make her sleepy a lot?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 9th, 2018

Yes, Trazodone is an anti-anxiety medication used in dogs pretty regularly. There are also other anti-anxiety medications that can be used if Trazodone does not seem to help Precious's unique situation, so keep the lines of communication open. I hope that this works however. Best wishes and take care.

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