Is it normal for a vet to prescribe Tramadol for a respiratory infection?
Is it normal for a vet to prescribe Tramadol for a respiratory infection? General Dog Discussions
I took my dog to the vet on Monday (2-11-13) for a small cough, he/vet said it was a small respiratory infection and prescribed her Tramadol for her cough. To me that didn't sound right because I have been to school for veterinary technology and knew tramadol was a pain reliever, but I decided I wouldn't question him and started the meds. Here I am 3 days later and she is still coughing and has gotten very depressed, so I stopped the meds this morning.I plan on calling in the morn but thought I would ask on here if anyone else has ever been prescribed tramadol for a cough? Either dog or human.I am a little hesitant to take her back to the vet, because I got her on new years day Jan 1, 2013 not in very good health. She's been to the vet 3 times since I have had her and have already spent close to $500 just in vet bills.