My puppy has pneumonia. Can I use albuterol for home treatment?

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My dog is 7 weeks old he weighs 3lbs. He was diagnosed with pneumonia today was given a small change to make it through it. I can not afford to put him in the hospital but I want to do what I can at Home to better his health can I treat him with albuterol. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 14 days old | 3 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm so sorry to hear Axel has pneumonia. Albuterol is not typically used to treat pneumonia, as albuterol treats spastic bronchoconstriction, which isn't comming with pneumonia. Antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment for pneumonia, as well as nebulization (steam therapy) and gentle coupage (tapping on the chest during steam therapy to help break up congestion). If he is on antibiotics, then making sure he is taking them appropriately and eating well will be the most important things. If he starts having difficulty breathing, I would have him re-evaluated right away, as pneumonia can lead to respiratory distress. Good luck!

My puppy has pneumonia. Can I use albuterol for home treatment?

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