Sorry back again. 15 yr terrier given elavil 5 mg and now worse than before.?

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Her head is drooping to the side, has no sense of direction, being fed by hand. Is elavil appropriate for her? It just sedates her and vet said to let her sleep. Our THIRD vet. Supposedly the best in our area. We know she is "going down" but want her to have some quality of life if possible. She was much better before the elavil was prescribed and we only gave her minute dose, very little. 1 mg maybe? 

Sorry to bother you fine people again but we are clueless what is best way to help her....you may suggest euthanasia but that is not a comfortable answer at this point as she still goes outside and even runs though slowly. 

Thank you in advance. I appreciate your knowledge and thank you for sharing what you know to someone that knows nothing. Bless you.

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I wouldn't give anymore medicine if she was fine before. If you want to perk her up our dogs used to and still do love cooked liver. Hope she's ok!

Horse Lover · Answer

What is Amitriptyline?
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It’s used to treat certain behavioral problems, such as separation anxiety, fear of noises, and anxiety in dogs, and urinating out of the litter box, spraying, and anxiety in cats. Amitriptyline requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
  For: Cats and Dogs 
Benefits: 
• Treats behavioral issues in dogs, such as separation anxiety 
• Remedies feline behavioral problems, like urinating outside the litter box 
• Reduces the frequency of vet visits 
How it works: 
Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that become unbalanced, leading to behavioral problems in your pet.
Cautions: 
Side effects of Amitriptyline may include drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, and urinary retention, and this product may interact with other products your pet is taking.

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Sorry back again. 15 yr terrier given elavil 5 mg and now worse than before.?

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