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Question by weepigs
Submitted on 5/30/2004
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I have a pug with kennel cough. She is on antibiotics but I would like to give her a cough suppresant. I have adult strength robitussin. What would the dosage be for a 15 pound dog?

Answer by Hush
Submitted on 7/11/2004
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I don't have any experience with robitussin, so can not advise directly on that, you should have a vet work out the dosage for you. However, have you had a second opinion on the kennel cough? Many vets and owners often misdiagnose assuming what the animal has is kennel cough, and this is not always the case. As this seems such a regular misdiagnoses it is worth having a second vet check the dog.

Answer by gogo
Submitted on 9/14/2004
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i have a pug to

Answer by gandolf
Submitted on 11/13/2004
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oh fuggg it!!!! get out of the house you moron! that's not a dog, it's rodan!!!! http://www.chopperware.com/godzilla54/monsters/rodan.gif consult your local vet, you can't give a dog chocolate without killing it, what makes you think human medison is a good idea??????

Answer by tinker_bell
Submitted on 2/18/2005
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pugs have terrible respiratory systems as it is, so your dog could have gotten anything. most likely, it is kennel cough, and it will go away even without antibiotics. i would recommend that you not give the dog any human medicines, because even if you do the tight dosage, the dog could react to the medicine and possibly die. just keep it away from other dogs and make sure there arent any other symptoms other than the cough. good luck!

Answer by Dog Lover
Submitted on 4/3/2005
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I agree with Hush. You should have two opinions about kennel cough . also, you shouldn't give a dog human medicine unless directed by a veterinarian. Maby kid cough stuff BUT , only if a licensed vet says .ya , a15 lb. dog most likely be able to stand adult strength cough stuff.

Answer by eileen
Submitted on 4/10/2005
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my little toy poodle had kennel cough too and it took forever to get him well...now he seems to have some breathing problmes and his lungs sound like they are collapseing at times can you help....what should I do about this...He is now 1 yr and I do not want to lose him. Thank you

Answer by hamed
Submitted on 4/24/2005
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my name is hamed from yemen new in india i am 23 years old i came to india for study i hope find agood friend from india (hyderabad) thank you alnosif_pinksky@yahoo.com

Answer by smurf
Submitted on 6/17/2005
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well first off - a medicinal dose for a human is 30mg'sand that lasts around 8 hours. if you gave your dog that dose - which would be 2mgs DXM(dextromethorphan) per pound , that would probably be enough to send the poor thing into a trip - but i dont know seeing as how i havent the knowledge of how dogs react to robotussin. i'dsay look up info on DXM to know more about what it can do to humans - then you wouldnt really want to give a dog any ; www.erowid.org ;

Answer by rooster
Submitted on 7/6/2005
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if you had vaccinated your dog for kennel cough you would not be having this problem. the drug is called a c5 it covers kennel cough, palvo, hepatitis and distemper

Answer by rosepeddler@earthlink.net
Submitted on 9/15/2005
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I have a 13.5 pound female pug that has kennel cough and my vet has advised me to give her 1.5ml (or about a 1/4 tsp.) of Robitussin DM twice a day.

Answer by manidie
Submitted on 10/18/2005
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kennel cough could just be nothing! But then again it could be serious Is he actually coughing or can he just not bark! If this is the case it is because he has gone hoarse while missing you as you were obviously away from him for a while he is probably fine good luck though

Answer by dan
Submitted on 11/27/2005
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if it is kennel cough then you need a prescription from the vet or you need to get it updated on its kennel cough shots

Answer by K9Trainer5
Submitted on 12/6/2005
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You can obtain cough suppressants FDA approved for veterinary use in dogs from your vet. Please do not try and dose your dog with an over-the-counter remedy meant for humans, many medicines safe for humans are toxic to your pets.

Answer by kim
Submitted on 12/11/2005
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Instead of the robitussin, give the dog sorbituss. It is the same thing only it is sugar-free. I gave it to my dog when he had kennel cough. he weighed 9 lbs and I gave him 1/4 tsp every 4 hours. It really helped.

Answer by blackpanther
Submitted on 4/24/2007
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(atb)antibiotics are to be taken as prescribed, until the last dose is taken. robitussin masks symptoms, doesnt cure the illness. human medications should never be given to animals unless prescribed, then it is based upon weight,metabolism,counteractions with other medications such as ATB. besides rubitussin contains sedatives.

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Answer by DrSaralee
Submitted on 1/7/2006
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Never, ever, ever give a dog any medications that has been developed for humans! At the very least they will cause your dog to become sick and at the very most, they could cause any one or more of the dogs' organs to shut down, causing possible death! Please whatever you do, stay away from diagnosing and medicating when you have no experience in the vet field.

Answer by HELLP!
Submitted on 4/4/2006
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HELLP!

Answer by pills
Submitted on 4/5/2006
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pugs should NEVER be boarded out in a kennel. Find another vet...please

Answer by Emma
Submitted on 5/28/2006
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Don't give your dog any human medicines without consulting your vet first.

Answer by Brandi
Submitted on 10/7/2006
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Be Very careful giving any animal any human medications. Their metabolisms are much different from ours and can easily overdose on what is considered to us as a small dose. Example: if you were to give a cat I aspirin it could stay with them for up to 3 days.

Answer by .Y.
Submitted on 4/20/2007
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I dont know..ass