2006-10-17 11:22:58 · 24 answers · asked by tbutler53 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
NO, NO, and NO again. Never give a dog any human medication without consulting a vet first.
IF the vet agrees, you can give your dog buffered asprin or baby asprin, depending on the size. For the right dosage and permission to administer the asprin, talk to your vet first.
2006-10-17 11:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You people are Really overreacting here... Most, if not all, medications prescribed for dogs are exactly the same ones Humans get. That being said, Tylenol and other "over the counter" drugs can hurt dogs. Yes, check with the vet, but calm down. Tramadol is frequently prescribed for dog pain. The amount on any drug is by weight. You can also call a pharmacist. They have the info for animals also.
2016-05-21 21:49:41 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Animals should NOT be given human medicines...would you take medicine prescribed for your dog????
If the pet is in pain, then you should seek medical attention from a vet immediately rather than asking questions through here, I am sure a call to the vet does not cost anything. A pet cannot tell us what is wrong, we can only presume until a licenced vet examines the pet.
2006-10-17 11:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by thedothanbelle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
animals react to meds and foods different than humans.
never assume
fro example see also
http://www.wisegeek.com/which-foods-are-toxic-to-cats-and-dogs.htm
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Human Meds for Animals?
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2006-10-17 11:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by homelessinorangecounty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOOOOO!!!!!!
Please call your vet, or go to an emergency animal clinic because if you think your dog is in enough pain to consider giving it a painkiller, maybe he should see the vet about what it is that is causing it pain. The vet can not only tell you what to give it, they can tell you why it is hurting and what to do to fix the problem more permanently.
2006-10-17 11:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by nixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not. If the dog is in pain, take it to the vet and find out what is wrong.
2006-10-17 15:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to ask a Vet about pain medication for you dog's size and breed so you don't overdose the dog and accidentally harm or kill it.
2006-10-17 11:30:30 · answer #7 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO. NO. NO. It would likely do a lot of harm to your dog (Or it could be fatal)
If you have a dog in pain, get it to the vet, for DOG pain killers.
2006-10-17 11:26:51 · answer #8 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think for one second that it's ok. In the time it took you to post the question you could have phoned a vet or emergency animal hosp and got your answer from a professional.
2006-10-17 11:36:34 · answer #9 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your vet he will give your dog what he needs for his pain.
2006-10-17 11:31:26 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋