My dog has a torn ligamint in his hind knee. The vet costs exceed $5k to perform surgery with no gurantees it would work. I was told to give him asprinfor pain and swelling. He is a great dog and not very old german shepard. I would like to make him feel better Thanks.
2006-10-13 12:52:39 · 13 answers · asked by Bernard M 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
DO NOT give aspirin unless the vet tells you to and tells you the dose. Dogs metabolize aspirin different than people and need a fraction of a human the same size.
2006-10-13 12:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by Down to earth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO MOTRIN or Ibprofen anything like that - the only thing that is safe over the counter for pain relief is a medication that Wal-mart and other places carry called "Ascriptin". Comes in a white bottle. Him being a german shepherd you should be able to give him one twice a day. Just wrap it in something he likes, cheese or something. You will notice a difference and it will make him feel a lot better.
I'm glad you are going to take care of him and get the surgery!
2006-10-13 14:12:51 · answer #2 · answered by Erica M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say for sure,but dogs do take certain human medications,but some can be toxic to your pet. Check with your vet to be on the safe side. I have heard of giving a dog Aleeve for pain,but I still would check with your vet. For pain in my dogs I give them Rimidyl or Deramax that I get from the vet. The Rimidyl is the cheaper of the two. Good luck and I hope he is relieved of his pain.
2006-10-13 13:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen is a non-prescription drug but should ONLY be used under the guidance of a veterinarian. Used improperly, ibuprofen can be highly toxic. Veterinarians may not recommend its use, as there are alternative veterinary drugs approved for the use in animals.
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/ibuprofen-motrin-advil-etc/page1.aspx
Talk to the vet about different drugs. Vets are understanding about not being able to afford medical treatment. They will give free advice over the phone about pain management, or rehab. But before giving the dog any human meds, talk to the vet first!
2006-10-13 12:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by yiqqahah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At some point, you'll have to have the surgery done. Start scraping up the money. Your dog is in a lot of pain, but don't give him Motrin - it's toxic to dogs. A vererinary anti-inflamatory is your best bet. My dog takes Rimadyl, but there are several others. Talk to your vet.
-MM
2006-10-13 14:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T give him anything the vet doesn't prescribe! Motrin taxes the kidneys and the liver, you might really hurt him. If the vet says aspirin, then give aspirin.
Can you find a veterinary school that's close enough to you to make it possible? They can help, my sister took her dog to one when he had a torn ligament and it cost around 20% of what the vet was going to charge.
2006-10-13 13:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should never give any animal any human medication because some ingredients can kill or make the animal very sick it is best to pay for the surgery and motrin only stops the pain it isnt a cure sorry to hear about the injury but maybe you can get the money up to have the surgery done
2006-10-13 12:59:40 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After watching the dog whisper show I approached my cocker spaniard and asked him if the Motrin that I gave him last week for his muscle aches worked,and he whispered in my ear.."yes grasshopper".:)
2006-10-13 13:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give buffered asprin at the rate of 5 mg. per/lb every 12 hrs. for pain ans swelling
2006-10-13 12:59:54 · answer #9 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not do it with out vetenary advice
2006-10-13 13:09:53 · answer #10 · answered by manateerichard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋