Heis going to the vet tomorrow morning. I just want to ease his coughing until then.
2006-07-12 05:04:57 · 22 answers · asked by jack512 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I read to do this online...I am not just asking because it is cough medicine for humans and I thought it would work. People online said you can soothe the coughing with it so I was asking. There is no need to call me stupid or an idiot.
2006-07-12 05:15:08 · update #1
Thanks to those people who were not rude to me!
2006-07-12 05:18:01 · update #2
I wouldn't advise giving your pet any medication prescribed for humans. I would recommend seeking a vet's opinion.
2006-07-12 05:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by goldenwings06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My puppy had kennel cough at 8 weeks and the vet steered I give him Robitussin CF (now not DM). It worked exceptional... Except it was once problematic to get him to take it after the first time. You'll want a bulb syringe and you can ought to position it deep in the side of her mouth and shoot it in there. Often she'll spit it out, so ensure you do this in the lavatory or other discipline with effortless-to-clean flooring. I'm now not sure concerning the dosage amount, but that you can name your vet and he/she might be competent to verify the kind of medicine and amount to provide her founded on her weight. Don't worry... Kennel cough is long-established and she or he may just appear somewhat lethargic, but she'll recuperate quality. My dog did... He's 4 now and really healthful. Simply provide her lots of fluids and plenty of love. Good luck.
2016-08-09 00:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by threat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is a new pet, say from a SPCA or other kennel, there is a chance that you dog may have Kennel Cough. The vet put my dog on a human cough suppressant in pill form but at a low mg and doseage, as well as an antibiotic. But as to liquid Robo, I would hold off since I believe there is alcohol in it.
2006-07-12 06:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by una_jet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some human medicine are ok with dogs but always get professional advise from the vet before doing anything.
2006-07-12 05:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sweetrice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you're taking your dog to the vet for this. It could be a serious problem. Unless the vet advises you to, don't give him any human medications.
2006-07-12 05:09:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can give tussin products in low doses but you also need to find out if this is from kennel cough or the phenomina that is going around. And it could even at worse be something in the lungs preventing the normal breathing.
2006-07-12 05:08:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give him Robitussin Pediatric Cough Formula.
2006-07-12 05:09:55 · answer #7 · answered by Honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! HELLL NO!. If he is coughing take him to a vet. It may be a large list of things, most of which will pass by themselves but it may be a sign of something Very serious.
2006-07-12 05:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by Tom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, but ask the vet's office how much first. the vet lets me give my dog benedryl at a dose based on his weight. the office ladies(or men) will probably know without having to ask the vet.
2006-07-12 05:11:42 · answer #9 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Never give any kind of human medication to animals unless your vet says its OK.
2006-07-12 05:12:43 · answer #10 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋