My dog's pneumonia is worse. Can I use albuterol with a nebulizer?

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My 10 1/2yr old Presa Canario was at my vet for 8 days, being treated for pneumonia (IV antibiotics). He sent her home with a prescription for Augmentin (10 days). It's the 8 day since being home on antibotics, and she's going down hll, coughing more & labored breathing. My vet has not been n (yesterday & today), and cannot see my dog until tomorrow late afternoon. I have a nebulizer & albuterol solution. Can I expose her to it, to help her breath easier? Pet's info: Dog | Perro de Presa Canario | Female | spayed | 10 years and 7 months old | 100 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes you can use the nebulizer with albuterol. My recommendation though is that you get her to an emergency vet clinic if your regular vet can't see her. Her condition sounds serious and I would be worried that waiting will cause her condition to deteriorate significantly. She should have been much better after 8 days on Augmentin. I hope this helps. Best wishes to you and Luna.

My dog's pneumonia is worse. Can I use albuterol with a nebulizer?

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