i have a poodle/yorkshire mix and she has problems with her head. is it ok to give her headache medicine such as tylenol or advil....which is ok and which isn't?
2006-11-12 12:28:14 · 22 answers · asked by BETH H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
How do you know she has problems with her head? Can you be more specific?
No tylenol or advil under any circumstances. They're toxic.
2006-11-12 12:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by Shane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not advisable to give your pet any over the counter medicine without consulting your vet first. Human dosages, even for children, are usually much to high for a dog or a cat. Dosage will also depend on the weight of your pet.
Never give your animal anything with caffeine in it. This would include aspirin. On a non medical front, chocolate is also bad for the same reason.
I would check with a vet before starting any treatment. It's better to spend some money on a basic checkup and some meds, then to risk harming your furry friend.
Good luck!
2006-11-12 20:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by Monique R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER NEVER give any medication to your pet unless you check with your vet. Tylenol can kill a cat and I am not sure about dogs. Get off your DAM computer and get you dog checked by a vet. Find out the problem with the head before you play witch doctor.
2006-11-12 20:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by petpurrson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO TYLENOL OR ADVIL. Dogs cannot tollerate these medicines. If you must give her over-the-counter human-grade pain medication give her aspirin -- but call your vet first to make sure you're giving her the proper dosage. Too much aspirin can harm her stomach and thin her blood too much.
2006-11-12 20:34:15 · answer #4 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NEVER give your dog ANY meds without first consulting your vet. You could KILL your dog. Don't mess around with it. If you dog has problems with it's head it sounds like you need to see the vet anyway
2006-11-12 22:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are questions you should be asking your vet. There are certain human medications you can give to your dog, but still you would need to check with your vet on the dosage. Always consult with your vet on these matters.
2006-11-13 23:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard like aspirin for pain,benadryl for allergies, and insulin if there diabetic. I'm a pharmacy tech and there were plenty of people that came and got these meds for there dogs. To me its crazy but people love there dogs. That's why a couple of years ago they were creating animal pharmacy coverage.
2006-11-12 20:36:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont give you dog any people medicine! Not good. Take to your vet
2006-11-12 20:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by Sonja 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't give her any of those. Take your dog to the vet if it is having problems.
2006-11-12 20:35:27 · answer #9 · answered by pinkjiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, absolutely not!!! If you need pain medication for your dog then you need to have her seen by a vet and have them determine the best and safest medication to give her based on her particular problem.
Way too many people kill or seriously do damage to their pets by self diagnosing and self medicating.
2006-11-12 20:33:26 · answer #10 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋