The AeroDog Canine Aerosol Chamber is designed to be used along with a Metered Dose Inhaler to deliver aerosol medication, such as Fluticasone (Flovent), to dogs with chronic bronchitis, collapsed tracheas, etc. Metered Dose Inhalers, used to treat human respiratory conditions, can be prescribed by your veterinarian and purchased from VetRxDirect. This device should be used only on the recommendation of your veterinarian. Consult with your veterinarian for advice and instructions.

The small AeroDawg is designed for dogs 20 lbs or less and includes a small mask and a medium mask to accommodate all breeds and sizes of dogs.

The large AeroDawg is designed for dogs over 20 lbs and includes a medium mask and a large mask to accommodate all breeds and sizes of dogs.

Trudell Medical’s AeroKat and AeroHippus are also available at VetRxDirect!

NOTE: Trudell Medical International does not endorse this protocol.

It is provided as guidance for discussion with your veterinarian.

Dr. Phillip Padrid’s Protocols:

INHALED STEROID FOR ASTHMA AND BRONCHITIS FELINE ASTHMA THERAPY

INHALED BRONCHODILATOR

DRUG Fluticasone Proprionate (Flovent)

COMPANY GlaxoSmithKline

DOSES 44, 110, 220 mcg per actuation

Why Use Flovent

1. No side effects! The inhaled steroid is not absorbed into the bloodstream

2. It is equally potent to oral prednisone 1mg/kg bid

INDICATIONS

1. Chronic bronchitis in dogs

2. Chronic bronchitis in cats (daily cough)

3. Asthma with daily symptoms in cats

4. Chronic sinusitis in cats

WHAT ARE POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS?

1. Growth retardation in children with incomplete closure of growth plates was a concern; it turned out to be a false concern.

2. Candida infection of the oropharynx in adults-I have not seen this in over 60 cats and 20 dogs in a 2 year period.

WHAT ARE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS?

1. The drug takes about 7-10 days to reach full effect.

2. The face mask needs to be properly fit for the animal to insure that the drug is being inhaled-it should snugly fit around the muzzle including the corners of the mouth.

3. It is expensive.

4. The owner may not be aware when the canister is empty, although, the dose counter on the product reduces this concern.

HOW TO USE

1. Rx the 220 mcg. Dose as one puffs into AeroKat BID.

2. Dog or cat should breathe through mask and AeroKat for 7-10 seconds.

3. If the animal is currently symptomatic and can tolerate short term prednisone, begin 1mg/kg bid oral prednisone for 5 days concurrent with Flovent, then d/c the prednisone.

4. Demonstrate how to use the mask/AeroKat/drug in front of the owner, with their pet.

5. Have them demonstrate the same technique to you, in the office, with their pet, by themselves

6. This is a one person job

7. If the pet is doing well after two months on the 220 mcg dose, decrease to 110 mcg for another month.

8. The canister holds enough drug for one month if two puffs twice daily is followed.

Possible aliases: aeromask areodawg nebulizer cac aerodog