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My vet put my dog on smz tmp for coughing, I am suppose to give her 2 tablets 960mg a day, however I have given her one yesterday and she started to breath very rapidly-panting, acting restless(wouldn't lay down)and had a fever are these normal side effects? It scared me!
Marisa -
It sounds as if your dog had a reaction to the drug. Discontinue treatment with this drug and contact your veterinarian. Make sure that its documented that your dog had such a reaction to a sulfa drug.
Best Regards,
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
Expertise
General questions about the care and diseases of small animals
Experience
I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years;
Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years
Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University
Extensive CE in Feline Medicine
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