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Originally Posted by ILUVSADIE  Tramadol seems to be the pain med of choice for vets. Although vets consider it a "narcotic" - it is not considered as such for humans. I remember bringing my Westie to Cornell when she had cancer and the vets there would only give me a 5 day supply because they considered it a narcotic. I'm an RN and told them that we don't even have to count Tramadol in the hospital because it is a very benign pain med.
Oh well - you have to go with the flow! |
While it is not a controlled substance, it is not without risks. It's actions are similar to an opoid and there are side effects, respiratory depression being one.
Any drug can be potentially dangerous to a small pup.
I believe the vets use it for another reason besides it not being an actual narcotic: it is not bitter and easy to hide in food.