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My little dog-poodle mix-2 yrs old-has allergies-she has been given a prescription for Torbutrol 5 MG-TO BE CUT IN HALF and given half 2-3 times for cough-we had her in an emergency situation two nights ago-stung by scorpion we think-she is drowsy from her third one half since yesterday-fast breathing -can you enlighten me on a possible bad reaction she is 14 lbs

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Age: 2; Female; Breed: yorkiepoo-more poo than yorkie

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nothing just watching her and worrying

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Hello,

Torbutrol is given for pain and for cough. In some dogs one of the reactions can be breathing problems. If your baby is having breathing problems I would contact the ER Vet and take her in since this may be a reaction from the medication. I am going to give you a site that gives you information about Torbutrol. I hope this helps. If you need to locate an ER Vet please let me know and I will try to locate one with a city, state and zipcode. Joan

This is from the Petpalce.com below:

Butorphanol should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or [[rol||allergy|An immune response to a medication. Signs of allergy can include skin reactions, facial swelling, hives, difficult breathing

http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/butorphanol-tartrate-torbugesic-torbutrol/page1.aspx

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