{"id":6418,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:41","slug":"what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I give my dog to sleep at night?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_sleep_at_night\" title=\"What can I give my dog to sleep at night?\">What can I give my dog to sleep at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/#Is_there_a_home_remedy_to_put_a_dog_to_sleep\" title=\"Is there a home remedy to put a dog to sleep?\">Is there a home remedy to put a dog to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/#Is_there_a_sleeping_pill_for_dogs\" title=\"Is there a sleeping pill for dogs?\">Is there a sleeping pill for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_nighttime_sleep_aid\" title=\"Can I give my dog nighttime sleep aid?\">Can I give my dog nighttime sleep aid?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/#What_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog_to_put_him_to_sleep\" title=\"What medicine can I give my dog to put him to sleep?\">What medicine can I give my dog to put him to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_pass_away\" title=\"How can I help my dog pass away?\">How can I help my dog pass away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/#What_home_remedies_can_I_give_my_dog_to_sleep\" title=\"What home remedies can I give my dog to sleep?\">What home remedies can I give my dog to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/#How_do_I_euthanize_my_dog_at_home_with_Tylenol_PM\" title=\"How do I euthanize my dog at home with Tylenol PM?\">How do I euthanize my dog at home with Tylenol PM?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-sleep-at-night\/#How_do_you_make_a_dog_go_to_sleep_instantly\" title=\"How do you make a dog go to sleep instantly?\">How do you make a dog go to sleep instantly?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_sleep_at_night\"><\/span>What can I give my dog to sleep at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help your restless dog sleep at night, you can give <b>medications like Melatonin or Benadryl, provide them with more mental and physical exercise, or alter your existing approaches to sleep schedule and bedding. It&#8217;s best to start with non-medication solutions before resorting to drugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_home_remedy_to_put_a_dog_to_sleep\"><\/span>Is there a home remedy to put a dog to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Benadryl is a medicine that can calm your dog and put it to sleep but is also used to let go of the pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_sleeping_pill_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is there a sleeping pill for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Acepromazine is the most commonly prescribed oral sedative for dogs. It is a member of the phenothiazine class of sedatives and works primarily by blocking dopamine receptors within the brain, thereby depressing certain brain functions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_nighttime_sleep_aid\"><\/span>Can I give my dog nighttime sleep aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While these drugs are designed to cause sleep and sedation in humans, they can have the opposite effects in dogs and cats. <b>Sleep aids should never be given to pets without consultation with a veterinarian<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog_to_put_him_to_sleep\"><\/span>What medicine can I give my dog to put him to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The euthanasia medication most vets use is <b>pentobarbital, a seizure medication. In large doses, it quickly renders the pet unconscious. It shuts down their heart and brain functions usually within one or two minutes. It is usually given by an IV injection in one of their legs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_pass_away\"><\/span>How can I help my dog pass away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How To Comfort A Dying Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Be patient and calm.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a quiet environment.<\/li>\n<li>Speak in comforting tones.<\/li>\n<li>Give them a comfortable bed to sleep in.<\/li>\n<li>Keep fresh water available.<\/li>\n<li>Give their favorite foods if they can eat.<\/li>\n<li>Provide pain management pills only if the vet has prescribed this.<\/li>\n<li>Give them loads of hugs and pets.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedies_can_I_give_my_dog_to_sleep\"><\/span>What home remedies can I give my dog to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aromatherapy  <b>Essential oils such as lavender, valerian, Roman chamomile, marjoram, and clary sage can create a calming effect when used in the same room as your dog. One popular way to use essential oils for dogs is to put a few drops of lavender on your dog&#8217;s bedding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_euthanize_my_dog_at_home_with_Tylenol_PM\"><\/span>How do I euthanize my dog at home with Tylenol PM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is not recommended to use, or consider using Tylenol PM to euthanize a dog at home. You must contact or reach out to your vet for the correct euthanasia practices. The studies are completed while using IV dosages, typically, the oral dosage could be even higher than IV.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_a_dog_go_to_sleep_instantly\"><\/span>How do you make a dog go to sleep instantly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Music, lights, even relaxing scents can help your dog fall asleep while you offer him a relaxing massage. If your dog is mobile, getting him exercise before bedtime might help him relax more. A dog who is tired will be more eager to lie down and relax while you massage his tired muscles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can I give my dog to sleep at night?Is there a home remedy to put a dog to sleep?Is there a sleeping pill for dogs?Can I give my dog nighttime sleep aid?What medicine can I give my dog to put him to sleep?How can I help my dog pass away?What home&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6418"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6418"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6418\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}