Can I Give My Dog Cough Medicine
Camila Farah
Medicines safe for use in dogs.
Cough medicine that contains an expectorant called guaifenesin is available over the counter e g. Under specific circumstances your vet may prescribe your dog a low dose of dextromethorphan to treat coughing. It is safe for use on dogs for all coughs. Human cough medicines however often contain compounds that are toxic to dogs like acetaminophen.
Under specific circumstances your vet may prescribe your dog a low dose of dextromethorphan to treat coughing. A cough suppressant does not cure kennel cough. If the medicine doesn t bring any relief from the symptoms the dog will have to be re diagnosed for pneumonia or bronchitis. Do not attempt to give your dog cough medicine without your vet s guidance.
A cough suppressant can be useful when a dog s cough is severe enough or frequent enough to interfere with her ability to rest. While a cough suppressant can help a dog be more comfortable during her recovery it only treats the dog s symptoms. Human cough medications that may be used with caution in pets are those that contain dextromethorpan. Do not attempt to give your dog cough medicine without your vet s guidance.
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