pain killer I could give him? He's about 50 pds. Would baby aspirin be ok?
2006-12-15 16:18:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Glucosamine and chondroitin work extremely well. When I first got my dog, she would literally just walk, slowly too. She is only 4, but was kept outside in a kennel all year round and is very heavily boned so she was achy. After 2 weeks of the supplement she was running and playing.
Is your dog on a senior food? These help immensely. Also, if you haven't already, get him an orthopedic bed to cushion his old joints and make sure it is out of any drafts.
2006-12-15 18:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Cara B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baby aspirin could help ease the pain. Don't give ibuprofen or tylonel...they could kill your dog if the dosage is wrong! I would start him on glucosamine right away...lots of people find this very beneficial for arthritic dogs. Good luck!
2006-12-15 20:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not try Ibuprofen, it can cause liver damage and death. Try a baby aspirin and glucosamine. The glucosamine takes at least 30 days to help but it will work.
2006-12-15 16:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by petprincess@sbcglobal.net 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The suggestion to give your dog glucosamine is a good one. It helps cartilage retain more fluid and helps the joints move more freely. It has to be taken every day for a few weeks for it to work, though.
2006-12-15 16:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
baby aspirin is fine...so is baby strength tylenol...you can also use children's strength stuff too since he is about the size of a small child...hope he feels better and hope you have a nice holiday season!
2006-12-15 16:22:04 · answer #5 · answered by ToadysFroggy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had the same problem with my loast dog- NOTHING oveer the counter will be of help- If it is not too bad try an Ibprofin but if it gets worse go to see your vet
2006-12-15 16:21:11 · answer #6 · answered by ekleinert 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋