Pamela J. asked

🐕  Dog Health

I have a 13-year-old male Cairnpoo diagnosed with congestive heart failure and a dry cough. He is on Vetmedin, Enalapril, lasix, and torbutrol for the cough. The vet suggested the cough is from the esophagus, not the heart. I need a less expensive substitute for torbutrol and want to ensure the correct dosage for any alternative medication. The cough is worse at night. What can I use instead of torbutrol, and how should I administer it?

July 11th, 2023

Chris T. answered

For a 14-pound dog with a dry cough, you can try using Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) at a dosage of 14m...

July 11th, 2023

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