Guest TheRuffMuttGang Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I've got a dog with kennel cough here that really needs some cough syrup about now. All I have is Robitussin CF on hand. Does anyone know if that is okay to use or if I should wait until tomorrow when I can snag some DM? The only additional ingredient in the CF is Pseudoephedrine HCl and I am not sure if that is okay to give to dogs or not. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Debbie, I ran a search on the net and it kinnda sounds you might not want to risk the Pseudoephedrine. http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/feb05/050215b.asp http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/pseud...rine/page1.aspx http://www.aspca.org/aspcablog/2006/10/ask...-dangerous.html Do you have some honey you can give the poor dog? It sure helped mine this spring when he had what I suspect was KC. Honey and cough syrup. Hope the pup feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloRiver Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I would NOT give pseudoephedrine to a dog -- it's what's in Sudafed, which is why Sudafed is only available behind the counter most places. It's one of the things you use to make crystal meth. I have bad pollen allergies and Sudafed is one of my favorite meds to take when I'm red and stuffy, because it dries you right up but it's also a major upper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheRuffMuttGang Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 No honey on hand here. The dog is quiet for now so we're off to bed. I will pick up some DM tomorrow. Thanks for your help, Anda! I did a quick search but I didn't come up with nearly the info that you did. 'Preciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheRuffMuttGang Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Yeah, I know about Psuedoephedrine being linked to meth as I have a degree in Forensic Science and the department I did my internship with had numerous meth lab busts while I was 'on duty' there. I just wasn't sure if it was okay for a dog or not. I actually found one place where a woman said her vet actually recommended the CF formula for kennel cough. I wanted to double check that to see if anyone here had any insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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