Hydrocodone is 100% safe for dogs. After a surgery of any severity, its commonly prescribed. Tylenol is the other ingredient and is not a good medicine to give a dog. My dog is 60 to 70 lbs. - Answered by a verified Dog Veterinarian We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. If you discontinue the course midway, the symptoms of the infection may recur and the dog may become immune to the medication. Also avoid giving your dog’s medication to your cat as felines in general are more sensitive to drugs than canines. Can I give hydrocodone to a dog My 28 pound pug has a nail issue, can hydrocodone be used for pain? And if so, how much is the dose to give him. If a dose is missed, give it as soon as remembered, unless it’s close in time to the next dose, in which case, simply return to the administration schedule with the next dose. Do not give a double dose of Hydrocodone in an effort to try and catch up on a missed dose. It is also extremely important that you do not give your dog hydrocodone mixed with Tylenol as that drug is toxic for dogs and could be fatal. Hydrocodone dosage for dogs The dosage for dogs typically ranges between 0.25 mg to 10 mg up to four times a day. Irregardless if you can or cannot give Hydrocodone to dogs, no medication should ever be given to anyone (animal or person) unless it is prescribed for that person nor should it be given without an appropriate rational for doing so.