Sedation Requirements

To ensure the highest quality imaging and a stress-free experience, all patients must receive a pre-procedure sedative at least 2 hours before their appointment. This is not optional.

Dogs
  • Trazodone: 10mg/kg – 15mg/kg, given 2 hours before drop-off.
  • For aggressive, stressed, or fearful pets, we recommend giving the higher dose the night before and re-dosing 2 hours before the appointment.
Cats
  • Gabapentin: 20mg/kg, given 2 hours before drop-off.
  • For aggressive, stressed, or fearful pets, we recommend giving the dose the night before and re-dosing 2 hours before the appointment.
Dogs & Cats
  • Gabapentin: 20mg/kg, given 2 hours before drop-off.
  • For aggressive, stressed, or fearful pets, we recommend giving the dose the night before and re-dosing 2 hours before the appointment.No Trazodone for echocardiograms.