Buprenorphine Side Effects In Dogs. It is also prescribed to dogs for pain by a vet, so he/she should be fine, but the thing is suboxone does slow down respitory rate, so keep an eye on your dogs breathing. Common side effects of suboxone include headache,.

Difficult, burning, or painful urination. It is not uncommon to see dogs panting after receiving methadone, especially via the intravenous route. Suboxone which is 8mg buprenorphine and 2mg naloxone.