Can I still give my dog old Torbutrol for her tracheal collapse?

Some dogs with tracheal collapse need to stay on hydrocodone long term and also a bronchodilator. You should call your vet and give him/her an update and maybe your vet can just prescribe additional medications without having to take him back to the vet.

Poor guy. If the Temaril alone is not helping him I would highly recommend telling your vet so that they can also prescribe additional medications. Tracheal collapse is often treated with several medications in more severe cases. Cough tabs or Torbutrol tabs are given to help reduce the cough. Also a bronchodilator is helpful in some pets to open up the airway just before the thoracic inlet. For now you can mix a small amount of honey mixed with water and offer that to Ferris until you an get him seen again by your vet. Honey has anti-inflammatory proerties that may be somewhat helpful. Also make sure not to place a collar on him, harness only, and try your best to keep him in a quite room with limited stimulus. I hope that Ferris feels better soon! Best wishes and take care.

I’m sorry but we are legally not permitted to give drug dosages on this site...especially for a controlled substance. This medication should only be used under a veterinarian ‘s direct care and it should be prescribed for the pet with clear labeled instructions for its use. If you obtained this medication from your veterinarian, consult them for directions. Sorry again.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is an anti-inflammatory drug and it is helpful in some cases though it is not to be used longterm as it can result in muscle wasting and even diabetes in rare cases. For this reason, I would suggest another medication to be used on an as needed basis such as butorphanol and most importantly modifications you can easily make such as avoiding excessive exercise and to make sure Paris is at a healthy weight which can help manage collapsing trachea. Have a good night!

hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If you have Carprieve I would use it even if it is not in-date. If they are outdated they will not likely cause any issues, they just may not work as well as they normally would. According to the photo it looks like they technically expired 11/2019. I would give her 1.5 tablets twice per day. Please still take her to your vet for an exam. In an older dog with known joint issues it is best to do so. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Tussigon (hydrocodone bitartrate) is good for collapsing trachea along with using a harness instead of a collar, as well as keeping Kasey as calm as possible. Daily VetriScience Composure chews (available on chewy.com and petco.com) are highly effective in many dogs to ‘take the edge off’ their excitability in a natural way. Tussigon contains a narcotic with potential sedative effects so not exceeding your veterinarian’s prescribed dose is important. In severe cases of tracheal collapse, surgical correction is an option. Good luck!

It all depends on how she responds to treatment. Temaril P is basically a steroid, so your vet is aiming to decrease acute airway inflammation right now. It's possible she'll able to come of medication entirely, or she may need a low dose of steroid long term. She could also need a couch medication long term.