Solutions of acepromazine for injection are available at different concentrations (country dependent). Tablets for oral use in dogs andcatsand a paste for oral use in horses are also available. The injectable forms are non-irritant, painless and are effective by IV, IM or subcutaneous (SC) rout...
In horses, acepromazine is labeled “. . . as an aid in controlling fractious animals,” and in conjunction with local anesthesia for various procedures and treatments. It is also commonly used in horses as a pre-anesthetic agent at very small doses to help control behavior. Although not app...
Acepromazine is also prescribed extra-label or off-label for other uses in dogs and cats, as well horses, cattle, donkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, ferrets, rabbits, and small mammals. Extra-label or off-label means there’s evidence a drug is safe and effective, even if there's no FDA ap...
Acepromazine is sometimes prescribed for laminitis because it lowers blood pressure by dilating small blood vessels, thereby improving circulation in the hoof. Some veterinarians prescribe Acepromazine for horses that are prone to tie up as a preventive measure or as a part of treatment. Dosage and...