Can I give my dog a small amount of aspirin or advil for pain? She weighs about 6 lbs.?

Answer 1

The dosage of aspirin for dogs is between 10 and 15mg/kg, given every 12 hours. This is roughly one aspirin tablet per 30 pounds of body weight every 12 hours. It is extremely important to pay attention to your dog's eating habits when administering aspirin. Dogs have no way to tell you their stomach is upset so you must watch for signs of this. If your dog stops eating while you are giving aspirin it is important to stop giving the aspirin. If any signs of gastric ulcers develop (like blood tinged vomiting or depression) it is important to stop the aspirin.
use 10mg/lb. of body weight twice a day for aspirin. Enteric coated aspirin is not recommended in dogs because about half the time the coating isn't digested and the aspirin is excreted whole in the stool.

heres what another website says
Aspirin is commonly given to dogs for pain, but there are a few things to keep in mind before doing so. It can be toxic if given in high doses and is poorly tolerated by young dogs since they lack the enzymes necessary to process the aspirin. As with humans, aspirin can easily cause stomach upset in dogs, so be careful if your pet vomits easily.

Dogs are most commonly given aspirin for treatment of arthritis and associated joint pain. It has good anti-inflammatory effects (reduces swelling), some analgesic effects (reduces pain) and antipyretic action (reduces fever), all of which make an achy dog comfortable.

Dogs being treated for heartworm disease and other blood disorders are also given aspirin because it prevents platelet (a blood component) clumping. But, for this same reason, it is dangerous to give a dog aspirin within the week prior to any surgery he may be undergoing, as it can cause excessive bleeding during an operation.

Aspirin becomes toxic at doses of 60 mg./kg. This means that a baby aspirin which is 62.5 mg. would be poisonous for dogs weighing two pounds or less, and an adult aspirin which is 325 mg. would be toxic for a 10-pound dog. To be sure that you are using the aspirin for the right reason and at the right dose, I recommend that you consult your veterinarian first.

Acetaminophen--toxic to both dogs and cats at low doses, it is rarely used for dogs in pain and never to be given to cats

• Ibuprofen--not recommended for use with either cats or dogs as it can lead to severe stomach irritation and renal failure


Give WITH Food to help protect the stomach from irritation.


Never give any pain killer during pregnancy or lactation, to any puppy or senior, or to ANY canine of ANY age that is taking prescription medication unless you are instructed to do so by your veterinarian.


Dogs survive pain. They often do NOT survive drug overdose.

Answer 2

My first question in response to this is; what do you want to treat? Most often, the answer is for arthritis, but I have to ask. It is important not to just give a drug because the animal is 'not himself' or is in pain where the cause is unknown.

With regard to arthritis, yes, aspirin can be used, but with caution. Aspirin is in a class of drugs called NSAIDs - Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, and dogs are particularly sensitive to the gastrointestinal effects of; pain, bleeding, and ulceration that can be a side effect of these drugs. Coated aspirin may help with the gastrointestinal effects.

Aspirin may also cause birth defects, so it should not be given to pregnant animals.1

Aspirin can be given with food, 1-2 times a day. Check with your veterinarian about proper dosing for your dog, and if it is the best drug for your dog. There are safer, potentially more effective drugs out there, such as the glucosamine/chondroitin supplements. Cosequin is a common veterinary supplement that helps with arthritis and some joint problems.

Answer 3

NO -- absolutely not. Dog's kidneys can't process the aspirin or advil, and the dog could be poisoned. It is one of the problems when a dog gets a fever, it can't be given these drugs to relieve the fevere, but there are poisonous for dogs.

(A dog can take some aspirin, but it is important that you get the dosage right -- so consult your doctor.)

Answer 4

NO!
Do you know how many poisons lurk around your home? You should never give your dog Advil. (Ibuprofen). One 200-milligram tablet a day can trigger a stomach ulcer in a 50-pound dog. Twenty tablets in a single dose will kill that same dog. At this toxic dose, the drug closes the arteries to the kidneys, causing tissue damage through oxygen deprivation.

Answer 5

Do not give your dog advil,motrin or tylenol- it could kill her!
Aspirin is okay but doses are determined by size of the dog. Check with your vet !

Answer 6

Don't do it. Especially at only 6 lbs. If your dog is in pain, call the vet.

Answer 7

I wouldn't give my dog anything until I spoke with the vet. When my dog had some pain my vet gave me a prescription for Deramaxx.

Answer 8

NEVER EVER give your dog advil, ibprophen alieve or ANY people pain medicine. Asprin is ok to give but have very minimal pain relieving qualities and can cause ulcers.

Answer 9

I would think a baby aspirin would be o.k., or perhaps 1/2 of an adult aspirin.

Answer 10

you should really contact your vet before you give your dog any medication. Why is she in pain, have you taken her to the vet?