1/4/2024 0 Comments Doxie pin dog![]() Where can I read the results?Ī five-year study called “ Effects of doxepin on quality of life in Labradors with laryngeal paralysis: A double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled study” was recently completed. I’ve heard there’s a research study on doxepin for dogs with laryngeal paralysis. Laryngeal paralysis commonly affects older, large breed dogs. However, I believe doxepin is a better all-around choice because it seems to provide direct benefit to the function of the larynx and can also be sedating. The “perfect storm” for these dogs is the combination of environmental stress, heat/humidity, and respiratory distress.īecause of this disastrous trifecta, sedative medications are sometimes prescribed for dogs with lar par. So much so, that keeping your dog calm is as important as keeping your dog cool. With laryngeal paralysis, stress compounds the problem. Why is sedation helpful for dogs with lar par? What kind of drug is doxepin?ĭoxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant drug with antihistamine properties. ![]() ![]() It’s just one tool in the toolbox for vets who are trying to help their patients suffering from lar par. Generally, veterinarians prescribe doxepin for dogs who are symptomatic but stable. However, it’s also important to note that doxepin is not the appropriate treatment for dogs in crisis. Thus, I believe doxepin has the potential to noticeably help dogs with laryngeal paralysis. Either it doesn’t really work well, or it works quite well. And doxepin’s efficacy seems to be black and white. Interestingly, doxepin is purported to help 50% to 75% of dogs with lar par. And I can provide my own personal accounts of doxepin helping my patients. To date, the use of doxepin for dogs with lar par has been considered “anecdotal,” meaning based on personal accounts but not research.
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