My dog ran out of prescribed inhaler. Is Ventolin a safe substitute?

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My dog is prescribed flixodent inhaler but has run out is it safe to give ventolin to relieve condition. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Flixotide (fluticasone) and Ventolin (albuterol) are different drugs with different doses in dogs. It is not recommended to switch or medicate your dog with a different drug without first contacting your veterinarian. Ideally, if you can refill the original prescription, that should be the first option. If your veterinarian is unavailable or if there are no more refills on the prescription, then you'll likely need to have Maisy rechecked before a new prescription or different medication is dispensed. Legally, we are prohibited from recommending doses or different medication in the absence of a physical exam and a patient-veterinarian-client relationship.

My dog ran out of prescribed inhaler. Is Ventolin a safe substitute?

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