Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

Can 2.5ml Hydrocodone cause breathing issues or death in a 10lb dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Would 2.5 ml of Hydrocodone give a 10 lb dog a respiratory stress causing death?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By Penelope Graben, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 12th, 2021

Hi there, I don't know the concentration or dose of your liquid Hydrocodone, but overall it has a very wide safety margin and is very unlikely to be a cause of death. Unfortunately, sudden death could happen with many different causes of respiratory distress which is much more likely.

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored