Does Animal Control Use Tranquilizers?

Police and animal control officers are legally authorized to humanely destroy a vicious animal that is threaten ing a person's health or safety. Using tranquilizer guns The law, however, absolutely does not include using tranquil izer darts to catch dogs and cats.

What tranquilizer is used on animals?

Acepromazine maleate is a phenothiazine derivative that is used as a neuroleptic agent in veterinary medicine. It is a commonly used tranquilizer for dogs, cats, and horses.

Can you buy animal tranquilizers?

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