I have a Saint Bernard that I believe was hit by a car. He is limping a little but he yells in pain if you touch his right front shoulder. He is about 10 years old but has always been healthy. He will lay down for a minute and then get up and walk around in circles, like he cant get comfortable. I was wandering if I could give him a pain pill.
2006-11-22 10:57:45 · 10 answers · asked by 1500chief 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
While there are over-the-counter pain relievers that may be suitable for dogs, you wouldn't know what dose to give him without talking to a veterinarian. And giving him OTC pain relievers can have serious consequences.
But, that aside, if he is limping.. he needs to be examined immediately, especially if he was hit by a car.
Call a local vet or take him to the nearest emergency clinic.
2006-11-22 11:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by VetTech1016 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately the only option you have at this point is to get the poor guy to a vet, there isn't a way around that.
You can NOT give him anything meant for people without first talking to a vet, and the stuff they have on the market for dogs will probably not help a severe level of pain (not to mention if he has internal injuries you could be making matters worse if you give him anything.).
I hope everything turns out ok.
2006-11-22 19:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by AB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why they have emergency clinics.
Your dog may have broken bones or internal soft tissue injuries.
He will need to be seen by a vet.
Just giving him over the counter pain meds could make things worse by causing bleeding internally.
Get to a vet or emergency clinic.
2006-11-22 20:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds like he is in pain. Give him a trip to the vet. He deserves the same treatment you would get if you had been hit by a car and in pain. Hospital for you vet for him.
2006-11-22 22:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW. You really need to call the vet. If you can not afford this. You need to make arrangements to place him with a Saint Bernard Rescue so they can help him.
2006-11-22 20:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by Gentle Giant Canines 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW. I "believe was hit by a car". And have you thought of a trip to the vet??????????????????????? MAybe there is something BROKEN!!!!!!!! The dog needs to see a vet...ASAP!!
Why are you on your computer and not calling to get the dog some help?????
2006-11-22 19:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A ride to the vet!
Might have internal injuries!
2006-11-22 18:59:25 · answer #7 · answered by Binky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really need to get him to the vet. There is no way to know if he has internal injuries or not...:(
I hope he is ok
2006-11-22 19:43:42 · answer #8 · answered by bellelvsbeast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor thing - this is called an emergency. Get him to a vet, please!
2006-11-22 19:00:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
crush up a oxycontin and put it in his water, he wont feel pain for weeks
2006-11-22 19:00:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋