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My dog is sleepy and has diarrhea after methocarbamol. Is it normal?
Hello, thank you for using Boop by Petco. 500mg is a pretty high dose of Methocarbamol for a 10 pound dog. At the very high end of the "normal" dosing range the dose would be 200mg. That being said, luckily the drug is very safe even at high doses. He probably just needs to sleep it off. DO NOT give him any more medication until you speak to your vet. If he starts vomiting or the sleeping lasts more than a total of 24 hours then you need to take him to your vet or to the ER. As always, if you are really worried at this time you should take him to the ER for an exam. You know him best so if you. are worried you should act on that. Here is a link to an article about this medication's use in dogs: ( https://www.petplace.com/article/drug-library/drug-library/library/methocarbamol-robaxin-v-for-dogs-and-cats/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on November 25th, 2025
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Can my dog take Rimadyl, Methcarbamol and Benadryl at the same time. She has allergies and I typically give her one Benadryl a day.
Use caution. The methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant and has some sedative effects. The Benadryl, as an antihistamines, can be sedating as well. Given together, they may cause extreme lethargy or sedation. Discuss your concerns with your vet prior to administering this combination of medications.
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My great dane is 175 lbs. He was limping and we have him some methocarbamol 500 mg. The dosage said 20-30 mg per lb so we gave him 2 pills but now I'm worried that may have been too much. Is this amount dangerous?
Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question about Brody. I'm sorry he's in pain. Initially, it can be dosed at 7-20mg per pound. At his weight, that's 1,225mg to 3,500mg. You gave him 1000mg, which is actually below the recommended dose range. You did not overdose him, and things will be ok. I hope this helps!
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My dog's on methocarbamol. Can I stop it due to peeing & panting?
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Methocarbamol is Robaxin which is a muscle relaxant. It can cause sedation or grogginess. It doesn't need to be weaned and can be stopped abruptly. I would say it should be out of his system by 12 hours but some animals are more sensitive than others. I would recommend reaching out to your Vet about this side effect. If his breathing is concerning he should be seen as trouble breathing can be life threatening. If he is on other medications like steroids (medrol or prednisone) it is much more common to have these medications cause urination in the house and panting. I wish you and Porter the best!
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Can I give my dog methocarbamol if he's limping and on heart meds?
Hi there. There are no reported contraindications to using methocarbamol with vetmedin, enalapril, or thyroxine. They should all be fine when used together. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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