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Natural Options
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If you are looking for some holistic options to calm you dog or cat, I suggest you get this:

http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com

The FDA has a database of adverse reactions to veterinary drugs.
It's voluntary, meaning there is no obligation for your vet to report it, but it does give you an idea about the potential toxicity of some drugs.

One sedative drug pain in particular that stands out is called 'Domitor' or Medetomodine.

It is marketed for short term procedures, such as suturing a small wound, or removing porcupine quills.

I remember the Phizer drug rep speaking glowingly about the drug.

But...

You wouldn't believe what happens when you give it to a dog or cat.


The heart rate SLOWS incredibly.

Pulse gets weak.

Animals become cyanotic- in fact their tongue turns blue.

These are marked cardiovascular changes that are 'normal' for this drug.

This makes it VERY difficult to monitor a dog or cat on this drug- for other types of sedation/anesthesia, all the above signs are big warning signs that there is an anesthetic problem.

I was ALWAYS reluctant to use it, and after seeing this in practice, I used it twice- then after always chose different types of sedatives that were much safer ( in my opinion).

Here are some stats from the FDA site:

Drug MEDETOMIDINE (DOMITOR)
Species: DOG/CAT
Route of administration: PARENTERAL

DEATH  DOGS                                                                   241
DEATH   CATS                                                                    58
BRADYCARDIA( VERY SLOWED HEART RATE)       123
CARDIAC ARREST DOGS                                              109
CARDIAC ARREST CATS                                                  28   
APNEA (STOPPED BREATHING)   DOGS                     92
APNEA (STOPPED BREATHING)   CATS                      26
CONVULSIONS DOGS                                                      83



P.S. My suggestion is to avoid this drug, plus the 'new' version called Dextomidine (Dexdomitor).

If your pet is being sedated for a procedure, ASK what your veterinarian is using.

How are they monitoring your dog or cat?

What is the incidence of side effects?

Does your pet even NEED to be sedated?

In my book there are over 1000 Natural and Effective At Home Remedies- with virtually no side effects.

http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com