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Reply To: 15 yr old dog struggling to sleep through the night

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anonymous
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Yep, acepromazine that’s what my old peke was on toward the end. It’s strong stuff, really knocks them out for a few hours.
They get very confused at night, it’s heartbreaking to watch them go through this.
Check with your vet regarding the dosage of his medication. It’s true, some tranquilizer meds can have a paradoxical effect. See what else the vet suggests?
Make sure you take care of yourself, you are doing everything you can do to keep him comfortable.

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