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My dog is on Temaril-P for 15 days. Is this safe given the warning?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 10 years and 8 months old | 11.5 lbs

Is it safe to give my 11 pound chihuahua Temaril - P for 15 days? I read online that the manufacturer recommends 3-4 days, so I am a bit worried. She got an rx of 1 pill twice a day for 5 days, then half a pill twice a day for 5 days, then half a pill once a day until gone.

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Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 19th, 2021

Hello, thank you for your question about Sophie.

Yes Temaril-P can be used for longer than 3-4 days if the veterinarian feels it is warranted. The tapering dose that was prescribed to you is important to prevent any side effects of the medication.

Some side effects that can occur include GI upset (decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea) and increased drinking and urinating. If you begin to notice any of these side effects I would recommend reaching out to your veterinarian to see if a change in the medication schedule might be warranted.

Hope this helps!
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