Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Hydrocodone is used in dog for Chronic non-productive cough (tracheal collapse, chronic bronchitis). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrocodone in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Hycodan, Tussigon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.22–0.44 mg/kg | q6-12h | As needed | Chronic non-productive cough (tracheal collapse, chronic bronchitis) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mu-opioid receptor agonist that suppresses the cough reflex at the medullary level. Also provides mild analgesia.
Dogs only. Sedation, constipation, respiratory depression at high doses. Controlled substance. Effective antitussive for non-productive cough (tracheal collapse, chronic bronchitis).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Hydrocodone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.