My dogs chest seems to be bruised, and she is is moving very slow and seems to be in a lot of pain when she moves. My other dog and her like to play and they ran into each other the other day at full speed, that seems to be what hurt her.
2006-07-13 11:57:03 · 12 answers · asked by Joe B 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Aspirin is a very common pain reliever that can be used quite safely in a dog. It is often a first-line pain reliever used in mild to moderate musculoskeletal problems. It is best given in buffered form (Bayer, Bufferin, generic tri-buffered aspirin, etc.) to reduce irritation to the stomach lining. You may want to give it with or just after a meal to reduce the risk of an upset stomach. Most importantly, before starting any medication, check with your veterinarian about your pet's medical problem and get the appropriate dose and form to use.
There are other stronger pain relievers than can be tried if aspirin isn't tolerated by the dog or if it doesn't seem to be helping. Common household pain relievers, such as Ibuprofen and Tylenol can have more serious gastro-intestinal side effects and are rarely recommended in dogs. Cats in particular should never be given Tylenol. A number of new prescription pain relievers have become available in the last year which appear to have minimal side effects. These have proved to be quite effective, even in some long standing chronic arthritis cases. Ask your veterinarian if your pet might be a candidate for one of these newer medications and remember to always check with your veterinarian before giving your pet any over-the-counter medication.
2006-07-13 12:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best bet is to call a vet before giving your dog any medication. Just as different people react differently to the same medication, medication not specifically made for the animal could be dangerous to it (such as dog flea control used on cats). This is especially true if your dog is on some other medication (possible drug interactions), or has had a history of adverse reactions to other medications.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is toxic to pets (just 1 extra strength tablet can kill a cat), as is Ibuprofen (Advil).
You may also want to confine your sore dog to a room, maybe separate her from the other energetic dog, so that the sore dog can rest, not move around as much, and recouperate. If she is really in pain, she should probably be seen by a vet anyways to make sure that it is nothing more than a bruise that'll heal on its own.
As for aspirin - depending on the dosage it too could be dangerous to your pet. My older cat developed a condition, though, and the vet prescribed NO MORE than 1/2 of a baby aspirin (lower dosage per pill) per day... (It's been a long time since I had that cat, so it might've been 1/4, but I don't remember breaking those tiny pills down that far...)
2006-07-13 12:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by mrvadeboncoeur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have given our dog acetaminophen (aspirin) for the aches and pains. Our vet recommended mild doses, such as 225 Mg's. Check with your vet, or if you don't have one, call a local vet and a technician will help you out.
2006-07-13 12:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by jditt64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a book that has human medicines you can give your dog. It lists Tylenol and Bufferin, but says consult the vet on how much to give.
I would isolate her for a day and let her relax. Dogs heal much faster than humans.
2006-07-13 13:00:15 · answer #4 · answered by Honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give dogs baby asprin as a temp fix, but not for long term use as it is a blood thinner. A 25lb dog can have a whole baby asprin once a day....but I would recommend calling your vet for the proper dosage.
2006-07-13 12:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin is not bad for dogs, Tylenol is. If you have a large dog, a baby aspirin is not going to do much for him/her. If it's a small dog, baby aspirin should be sufficient...but in a large dog you would need regular strength.
2006-07-13 12:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by ethansma24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For old dogs with arthritis they let you give them childrens aspirin. Call the vet and ask, they will talk to you on the phone too.
2006-07-13 12:02:08 · answer #7 · answered by gnomes31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever give an animal household (human)pain relievers without direct advice from your vet. It can be fatal if an animal has a reaction to it.
2006-07-13 12:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a vet. Household drugs, like aspirin can kill a domestic animal.
2006-07-13 12:03:03 · answer #9 · answered by mrimprovize59@verizon.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After I took my dog to get her shots, they recommended Tylenol and Aleve. I don't know the dosage amounts though. But it's not bad
2006-07-13 12:44:11 · answer #10 · answered by Joy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋