What painkillers can I give my dog?

Question

I have run out of Metacam and one of my dogs has pulled a tendon, what (if any) human grade painkillers can I give him to tide him over?
He is an 80 kilo Neapolitan Mastiff.

Answer 1

Hi,
I have had dogs (pets) all my life. I use paracetamol. This is according to body weight, in your case two capsules/tablets is fine. Try to avoid giving them on an empty stomach. When given at night it also helps to relax the muscles during sleep which enhances the healing process.
Good luck

Answer 2

Painkillers For Dogs

Answer 3

I do not know of the dog painkiller Metacam so i think you should check with a vet -- but i needed a painkiller for one of my dogs once although he had not been on any others and i rang the vet and was told i could give him just over a quarter of an asprin --- but i think you should check first although you may find that very gentle massage will help your dog as it does soothe and can be very relaxing.

Answer 4

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 5

never ever ever, under any circumstances, give your dog ANY medication that is not prescribed. A pulled tendon is a very painful thing, and you should see your vet ASAP. Giving your dog human medication could put him into shock, or cause serious heart, kidney and liver problems. In the meantime, have your dog lie as still as you can get him, and apply a little heat to the area to relax muscles and ease pain (a sock filled with dry rice and warmed in the microwave for about 30 seconds works well, just make sure it's not too hot)...Do this for about 15-20 minutes, then remove the heat and apply something cold (wet a washcloth and put it in the freezer, but only enough to make it cold, not frozen...this could damage the skin and cause frostbite)...this will reduce any swelling that occurs. Repeat off and on at 20 minutes each (for hot and cold). Good luck with your dog!

Answer 6

Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://biturl.im/aU7Sz

A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.

Answer 7

This may not be of any help at all since you are unlikely to have these tablets in the house. But if you do, Gabapentin is relatively safe to use. My vet prescribes it for my 13 year old Greyhound who suffers occasionally from arthritic pain and swelling in his wrist joint. For legal reasons the dogs owner (sorry I hate to use the term 'owner' but you will understand what I mean), has to sign a disclaimer to get them but there is a large recognition among the veterinary community that Gabapentin has a significant pain relief result.
For anyone who has these at home for a member of the family, this is part of the adverse effects the drug:

Gabapentin's most common side effects in adult patients include dizziness, fatigue, weight gain, drowsiness, and peripheral oedema (swelling of extremities); these mainly occur at higher doses in the elderly. Also, in children 3 to 12 years of age, researchers observed susceptibility to mild-to-moderate mood swings, hostility, concentration problems, and hyperactivity. Though rare, the literature reports several cases of hepatotoxicity. Gabapentin should be used carefully in patients with renal impairment due to possible accumulation and toxicity.

An increase in formation of adenocarcinomas was observed in rats during preclinical trials; however, the clinical significance of these results remains undetermined. Gabapentin is also known to induce pancreatic acinar cell carcinomas in rats through an unknown mechanism, perhaps by stimulation of DNA synthesis; these tumours did not affect the lifespan of the rats and did not metastasize.

Again unless you have these in the house already this advice is of no use but if you do the administration should only be temporary until you have the opportunity to see your dogs vet.

Answer 8

There are some over the counter pain relievers (human approved) that you can give to dogs. My vet gave me this advice. Instead of telling you what they are though, I'll let your vet do that. You can reach him/her on the phone right? You could actually call any vet they will tell you what's safe and what amount.

Good luck.

Answer 9

PLEASE go to your vet!!!! We do not know your dog's medical history, any allergies, etc. Don't trust information from strangers online who do not know your dog. Please call your vet, I'm sure they'd be happy to give you a list of meds (maybe some that are even OTC) over the phone, or they'll set up an appointment for you. Your dog will be grateful you did! :) Hope your doggy feels better soon!

Answer 10

Most drugs have been tested on dogs anyway, if they caused signifcant damage theres a high chance the pharmaceutical companies wouldnt be allowed to make them available for human consumption. No we wont take animal meds purely because as sad as this may seem to us dog lovers, human life is regarded as the highest so whatever goes into dog meds will not be sufficient for our complex system. However dogs taking our drugs will have no affect as long as you get the dosage per weight right, thats why most of our tablets are for ages 12 and up again for average weight. I now await the anti brigade upon this to attack me for my opinions but before you do you need to consider what i do, i am not feel obliged to delve into my personal life to explain myself but i think you can work it out for yourself.