Dogs with the MDR1 genetic mutation can become very ill or die if given Torbugesic, Contact MDR1Caddie for dosing recommendations.
Torbugesic (Fort Dodge, USA) Safety and efficacy of preoperative administration of meloxicam, compared with that of ketoprofen and butorphanol in dogs
for Horses, Dogs and Cats. [Denmark]. Torbugesic Vet 10 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses, Dogs and Cats. [All countries except Ireland, Poland and
In veterinary use, butorphanol (Torbugesic) is widely used as a sedative and analgesic in dogs, cats and horses. For sedation, it may be combined with
of butorphanol (Torbugesic, 10 mg/ml) and 2.5 ml of Dosage for Dogs. Dosage for Cats. Diagnostic procedures. 6.6–9.9 mg/kg
Butorphanol Tartrate (Stadol, Torbutrol, Torbugesic, Dolores, Butorphic, Dolorex) Pain Reliever Facts for Dogs and Cats Pamidronate Disodium (Aredia).
Why would a vet give a dog Torbugesic Butorphanol Tartrate and Alfaxan Butorphanol is a common pain medication or pre-anesthestic for dogs.
Telazol-Torbugesic-Dexdomitor (TTDex) Sedation/Anesthesia in Dogs and and tiletamine-zolazepam-butorphanol-medetomidine in dogs. Vet Ther 8:113
Telazol-Torbugesic-Dexdomitor (TTDex) Sedation/Anesthesia in Dogs and and tiletamine-zolazepam-butorphanol-medetomidine in cats. Vet Ther 8:164
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Aside from upsetting me with potentially making dogs extremely sick though, I liked your story :)