George
I just got back from the vets office. The vet prescribed Tramadol Liquid, for my 6 pound Chihuahua, because of a bad leg, and told me to give her 0.5 ML orally twice a day. I gave her 0.5 ML at 1:00 p.m. and she's sleeping now. Does Tramadol make them drowsy? Has anyone had any bad reactions in their dogs, from taking Tramadol, that I should look for or be aware of in mine? Did it help your dog and how? Thanks!
Jeanmarie
Tramadol will make the dog drowsy so until he gets used to the medicine, he will probably be sleeping a lot. The only side effect I know of is VERY RARE and really only happens if you give the dog too much of the medicine at one time- which is seizures, so just make sure you give the directed dose and write on your calender or on a piece of paper on the fridge what time and day you gave it to the dog- that way you keep track and don't accidently give an extra dose.Most animals do not have any side effects from the medicine, but sometimes an upset stomach can occur.Here is a link to more about it- I always like to look up what my dog is taking to make sure:b-naturals.com/May2005.phpAlso, if your dog is under severe sedation- like cannot be woken up with a simple shake- you should contact the vet.I really wouldn't worry about it though because side effects are rare with this medicine.
Bernadette
George B was wrong. It is not a morphine based drug. It is a synthetic mu agonist that somehow binds to the opioid receptor sites just like morphine, but it has a different chemical structure.The right dose (not too much) can really make your pooch active again if they have chronic joint pain.
Karly
I don't know about using it on dogs, but I'm prescribed Tramadol for chronic pain from a ruptured disc in my back. I know it makes some humans sleepy, so I would imagine it would make a little chihuahua very sleepy. I would watch his breathing, just to make sure the doseage isn't too strong for him. If he seems like he's struggling to breathe, or his breaths aren't deep enough, call the vet. In humans, taking too much Tramadol can cause breathing issues.
Eleonor
My dalmation was prescribed Tramadol for pain, as Metacam gave him diahrrea. He was exhibiting obvious pain behaviour, but we couldn't determine the cause. It made him really wonky.. You could tell just by looking at him that he was doped up. I worried that he was going to fall asleep standing up! But it worked.. He had three doses, and the next day was moving around again beautifully.
Debrah
Tramadol will make your dog sleepy.like any other medications you have to make sure your dog has some food with it, if you over dose or give too much it can affect the liver.Tramadol helped a lot. didn't need it after a while, but, be careful on how much u give, and just watch for anything that may seem like an allergic reaction, like itching, or any breathing problems.
Cristin
Hi, I too take Tramadol for chronic pain and it makes me sleepy and kinda dopes me up so I imagine it would have the same affect on your Chi. It helps me alot though, I hope it helps your girl too. The suggestion about logging dosage times is excellent. That way if there is a siezure or another reaction you can pinpoint it quickly should Dr ask. Also to the ****** that said arsenic, that was just plain mean and as far as I am concerned you should be reported. I'll never understand why people on here have to be like that, don't you guys have anything better to do with your time??? Hope your Chi gets to feeling better soon. Best wishes!
Matilda
I don't know about using Tramadol with a dog but I use it daily for severe back and hip pain and it does cause drowsiness.This is just a side effect and as your pet adjusts to the medication, the effects should lessen. I hope this is helpful
Leeanne
I lost one of my German Shepherds a few months ago & the vet had him on Tramadol for two weeks prior to his death! It did help relieve the pain so that he could rest! Good Luck to you!
Chi
Must have been a pretty bad leg injury. Tramadol is a morphine based drug with a strong sedative in it. Yes thats how they act, the whole point is to alleviate pain and keep them immobile. continue as prescribed. I know there expensive but shes undoubtably in pain or the vet would`nt have prescribed that.
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