I wonder if dogs get addicted to medicine like humans? My Pug, who has the "collapsing trachea" was prescribed hydrocodone/tussigon - which is basically a cough suppressant, but it does have the hydrocodone in it which I know can be addictive to humans. My dog has been on it like 4-6 months now and takes a half a pill 3 times daily. He seems to pace back and forth at times, and I don't know if it's medicine related or him just being goofy. I'm afraid to stop giving it to him for any periods as I don't want to bring him any discomfort.
Yes, I plan on seeing my vet for a definitive answer but thought I would post it here anyway! Anyone ever give "human drugs" to their dog? And yes, I go to CVS and have his meds filled as it is in fact regular medicine and not vet medicine!