Cough after Tramadol in dogs

75 reports to the FDA describe cough in dogs given Tramadol. That is 2.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.8% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

75Reports
81%Marked serious
19%Recovered
33%Died or euthanised
24 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
5 9.3%
1–2 days
7 13%
3–7 days
4 7.4%
1–4 weeks
15 28%
Over a month
23 43%

How the animals did

Recovered
10 13%
Recovered with lasting effects
4 5.3%
Still unwell when reported
26 35%
Died
6 8.0%
Euthanised
19 25%
Not known
10 13%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
9
4–7 years
16
8–11 years
26
12+ years
23

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Tramadol cause cough in dogs?
75 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
How soon after a dose was it reported?
In half of the reports with dates, it started within 24 days of the first dose.
What should I do?
Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

Cough with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Tramadol in dogs · Medicines most reported with cough