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What's a safe way to sedate my aggressive dog for car trips?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Please recommend a safe sedatibe for my dog. We need to transfer him via car but he's quite aggressive. Thanks.

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 29th, 2020

Benadryl can work but for aggressive dogs most likely not. I would recommend contacting your veterinarian to see if you can get a one time dose of a sedative so that the veterinarian can safely examine him. We allow for a one time single dose of a sedative in order to facilitate examination of aggressive / fearful dogs. I hope this helps!

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