2006-10-30 01:33:32 · 10 answers · asked by dawn l 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You really should see a vet. Aspirin used long term can cause problems. There are medication specifically for dogs.
You can also give Glucosamine. You can use the people version that you get at the drug store. It works well for my older dog.
2006-10-30 01:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin is NOT a good idea. Aspirin causes ulcerative bleeding and can be extremely harmful to your dog. Owning a boxer, you should know your dog is already predisposed to Von Willabrands disease...a bleeding disorder. A glucosamine and condrointon supplement is an excellent idea and has no side affects, however going to the pet store and getting one for dogs is important. People medication is not readily absobed in a dogs faster digestive tract and he's more likely to poop it out rather than absorb it. If you do decide to take a trip to the vet and get something SAFE for your dog, it's important to have periodic blood screening performed to monitor his liver values as these medications are processed through the liver. Ibprofen (Advil) and acetometaphine (Tylenol) are NOT SAFE FOR DOGS.
2006-10-30 01:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by joythegreat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely skip the aspirin and start with the glucosimine supplement from the pet store. I used it on my Labx for the last couple of years of his life and I think it helped.
No aspirin, because of bleeding issues. Aspirin is an anti-coagulant and thins the blood. Too much and a bump turns into bleeding under the skin or you have a cut that won't stop bleeding.
My dog was on a few prescription meds and toward the end he was on bufferin at the advice of the vet. But he also had other health issues so risk of bufferin was the least of our worries.
Please talk to your vet and get non-prescription alternatives if you need them and dosages. Your vet can review the whole picture of your dog's health--not just the arthritis--and you need that before giving your dog a med they don't usually take.
There could be environmental steps you can take to help your dog:
Take a look at your dog's bedding and make sure its appropriate for a dog with arthritis. They make all kinds of beds and pads now to help arthritic animals. Some kinds of beds seem to help them sleep better and get up better.
If you have slippery wood floors or vinyl you might want to toss down a couple of mats for the dog to walk on. Keeping his/her balance on a non-carpeted floor can be tricky if your joints are already achy.
If your dogs runs up and down stairs in your house, slow him/her down and have him/her go with you.
In general, look at your house and see if there is anything that might be adding extra stress to your dog's joints. You might be able to reduce the need for pain meds.
Good luck
2006-10-30 02:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by bookmom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can try glucosamine/ chontrotin sulfate. Should be in the vitamin section of your pharmacy. I would give 500mg twice a day. If this doesn't seem to be helping go to the vet and get an evaluation of the extent of the arthritis that may need stronger medication.
PS Concerning aspirin be sure that it is BUFFERED aspirin. Aspirin can cause gastric ulcers in dogs and must be used at lowest effective dose.
2006-10-30 01:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by bassetmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vets won't recommend this, but it helps our 14 year old Terrier. (She's one of our oldest pets)
Full strength aspirin cut up and mixed with her food. (Fed at suppertime.)
We have put her on canned dog food and mix it with Purina's One. We switch between the chicken mix, and the Lamb and rice mix. We keep our kennel on the best we can buy for our dogs.
Our Terrier has been with us since she was a puppy and although she has gone deaf, she still has a good disposition and we cannot put her down.
2006-10-30 01:48:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buffered asperin. Baby asperin. It goes by weight of dog - I had an 85 pound lab - he would get one asperin in the morning and one at night for his arthritis. Worked very well. Put it in piece of meat, or on a dog biscuit with light covering of peanut butter. He'll chomp it right down.
2006-10-30 01:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by diney2u 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do not ask about meds on Yahoo Answers!!! The advice you get here is usually ignorant and most times dangerous! Do you not have a bloody phone? Call a vet!!
2006-10-30 03:05:39 · answer #7 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
St Josephs 92 mg aspirin, every other day.
2006-10-30 01:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by Tim C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-10-30 01:40:01 · answer #9 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
children's chewable asprin
2006-10-30 08:33:22 · answer #10 · answered by LKJ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋