One of my cats reacted this way, so I didn't sedate her the second time, and she was much better. The owner should give the pet a pill a few days in advance and keep an eye on the animal to make sure that the pet doesn't have an adverse reaction. He also has spent time examining animals at airports. If it's an animal that really goes berserk, you have to give it a dose, but a heavy dose, not a light one. Nature tells them to be on their toes, he says, so if they're just lightly sedated, they'll fight it.
Every drug has side effects.
Once you're out of sight and smell, they usually settle down. Y First you have to decide if you need to sedate your pet, then you have to figure out the best way to do it. ABC News Internet Ventures. Click here for Terms of Use and Privacy Policy applicable to this site.