What if my dog swallows SILEO?
Instead, it must be placed onto the mucosa between the dog’s cheek and gum. If SILEO is swallowed, the product may not be effective. If SILEO is swallowed, do not repeat the dose for at least two hours. Feeding and giving treats within 15 minutes after administration should be avoided.
Is SILEO bad for dogs?
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Do not use Sileo in dogs with severe cardiovascular disease, respiratory, liver or kidney diseases, or in conditions of shock, severe debilitation, or stress due to extreme heat, cold or fatigue or in dogs hypersensitive to dexmedetomidine or to any of the excipients.
How do you give SILEO to a dog?
Place the oral syringe tip between your dog’s cheek and gum and press the plunger until the ring-stop causes the plunger to stop. IMPORTANT: The gel should not be swallowed. If the gel is swallowed, it may not be effective. Feeding and giving treats within 15 minutes after administration should be avoided.
How often can a dog take SILEO?
These studies showed that the administration of 125 mcg/m 2 of SILEO ®, as needed, up to five times with a minimum interval of 2 hours between doses is safe and effective for the treatment of noise aversion in dogs.
What drug is Sileo?
SILEO® (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) is an oromucosal gel formulation of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride indicated for the treatment of canine noise aversion. Dogs experiencing noise aversion are distressed and suffering. They can damage property, injure themselves or escape.
What is Sileo approved for?
SILEO is an oromucosal formulation of dexmedetomidine and is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for canine noise aversion, which is an anxiety- and fear-based reaction to sounds. SILEO has been proven to work on its own without other treatments or training.
How do I comfort my dog during fireworks?
How to calm dogs during fireworks
- Walk them during daylight hours to avoid times when fireworks are likely to be set off.
- Close windows and curtains to muffle the sound of fireworks.
- Put on some music or tv to mask the firework sounds.
- Create a quiet space where your dog can feel in control.
