no u would have to be an idiot to give your cat xanax Au Contraire my friend! Vets prescribe Xanax for cats quite often. I Gave My Cat Xanax, and She Tried to Kill Me. The medication is designed to quell anxiety. Turns out certain cats don't react well to it. Last night I gave my 9 year old cat a Prescription strength Xanax 1mg. So that I could shave her back where she has hot spots and to give her a bath. The reason I gave her the xanax is because She is Vet prescribed generic xanax for her, in 1 mg pills. I looked it up and it seems like even for a human that's not a starting dose. I'm hoping it wasn't supposed to be.1 mg and someone screwed up somewhere. Hello, Your cat cannot tolerate that medication. In fact cats cannot tolerate most human medications. What you will need to do is call the ER. Vet or your Regular Vet and see if they can give you somethig suitable for a cat. Therefore, Xanax is not something you should give your cat – ever. Can I Give My Cat Xanax? Answer: No. Resist the urge to give your cat Xanax or any other prescription or OTC drug that is made for humans. These just aren’t safe for cats. There are side effects to them, even when used in humans under the recommended dosage, so by introducing them to a cat you are putting them at risk of. Can Xanax Cause Side Effects in Cats? Although you might give your cat Xanax to ease its anxiety, actual sedation is one possible side effect your cat taking the drug. Xanax shouldn't be given to pregnant or nursing mother kitties and may make your furry friend very sleepy or unsteady on his feet. Used long-term, it's an addictive medication that your kitty will become dependent on and must be weaned off slowly. If your kitty is on any other medications or suffers from a chronic condition, ask your vet if Xanax is safe for him to take. Xanax does interact.