We have a Chihuahua mix that seems to be in some muscular pain.
2006-08-19 20:24:37 · 11 answers · asked by bodyworksbabe 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
In the veterinary literature there are several case reports of gastric perforation from severe ulcers associated with the use of ibuprofen in dogs.
Less than one regular strength ibuprofen (200mg) could cause stomach ulcers in a 10lb dog, and about six could cause kidney failure.> http://www.pocoapocopoodles.com/dog_poison.html
From same site> Never give your dog ANY medications unless under the directions of veterinarian. Many medications that are used safely in humans can be deadly when used inappropriately. One extra strength acetominophen tablet (500mg) can cause severe liver damage to a 10lbs dog. One half of a regular strength naproxen (200mg) could cause stomach ulcers in the same size dog.
2006-08-19 20:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by muscular pain? Dogs and cats should NEVER be given ibuprofen or other over the counter pain meds. Their livers can not metabolize them, and not only can it cause GI bleeding, but several other problems like kidney failure as well. I have seen several small dogs die with very small doses. I dont mean to scare you, but this is very serious. While asprin can sometimes be given, it promotes bleeding, which if this is something like a muscle "bruise" ( a bruise is a form of bleeding) it could make it worse. Also if your pet has had asprin in its system, than your vet cannot prescibe several of the dog pain medicines for at least 48 hours. Try alternating warm and cold packs for 5 mins each every few hours and restrict their activity to a small room or cage.
2006-08-19 21:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by cs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no never give a pet medicine for humans unless you take it to the vet and they say it is ok first because it might make the pain even worse if u do the vet may give u some medicine or a kind a massage that will make the dog feel much better!
2006-08-19 21:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-24 02:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER give your pet Ibuprofen, it can kill them. As long as your Vet approves, it is safe to give a small dog baby aspirin. No Ibuprofen/Motrin or Acetaminophen/Tylenol just aspirin, pure aspirin only.
2006-08-19 20:44:13 · answer #5 · answered by tjb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CALL A VET sorry for yelling but i want to make sure you hear me do not give human medication to your dog until a vet tells you its OK
2006-08-19 20:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can get some special pills just for dogs, for vet might have more info on it,
2006-08-20 00:50:21 · answer #7 · answered by saralouise_uk2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO check with vet first
2006-08-19 20:29:30 · answer #8 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not to sure. you might want to check with the vet first. i would think that it is dangerous for them
2006-08-19 20:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by cc_12501 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Be very careful about the dosage. Also, be sure s/he is in pain first.
2006-08-19 20:28:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋