Buffrin is better than just asprin.
I would suggest you make sure with your vet you are not covering up some type of pain that is fixable.
My old coot was hit by a car long before I got her and she survived heartworm that drastically ate her heart tissue. She can not be helped anymore. I would not give pain meds unless you know there is nothing left to help them.
2007-01-25 06:16:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Please talk to your vet. My dog had severe arthritis in the last year, we had to give him 2 baby asprins a day, but he spit up and passed blood due to the ulsers. We ended up putting him down.
Asprin can cause gastrointestinal upsets and ulcers if the GI signs are ignored. It can cause renal failure if overdosed. It causes an increase in clotting time. This usually isn't a serious side effect but it does occur. Despite these shortcomings it has a lot of beneficial effects and it is inexpensive. The currently recommended dosage of aspirin varies a little from publication to publication but it is between 5 and 15mg/lb every 12 hours. Since there is a range I usually pick the middle of it and go for about 10mg/lb every 12 hours. This works well and seems to be pretty safe. That works out to an aspirin tablet per 32 pounds of body weight twice a day.
2007-01-25 14:26:35
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answered by Michigandergal 2
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That's what my mom, and my mom in law give to their dogs. I don't see where it could hurt, but I'd ask a vet first. Just in case their is something that your dog has, or if it has an intolerancy to asprin.
If the vet says yes, he'll more then likely ask you to bring the dog in, so he can look at her! But giving her asprin should be safe, as long as it's only a half pill for small dogs like a yorkie or a pom. Large breeds like pit bulls, dobermans or great danes, should do fine with a whole, but i'd half it, so you can see the affects first. If no side effects, then you can give her the other half.
2007-01-25 14:01:16
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answered by Pluto 3
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sure you can, I had my dog for 15 years and when I saw her in pain I used to give her half an aspirn. I bought her bayer. Now my dog was a cocker spaniel weighed about 30 pounds and I have her 1/2 of the asprin. So u might want to consider your dogs weight :). Hope she feels better
2007-01-25 14:29:48
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answered by gabrielalaura74 3
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Actually aspirin can be lethal for animals. Our 12 year old dogs take Metacam. This is a veterinarian prescribed painkiller that comes in a liquid form. You simply use a dropper or syringe (not the kind with a needle on the end) and put in in their mouths. One dog takes it well, the other we mix it into yogurt and she eats it then.
I would recommend you see your vet for this. She can have a peek and decide what medication would be best. The prices are generally comparable to human medication.
Good luck. Hope your dog feels better soon.
2007-01-25 14:24:17
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answered by RMT1 3
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It is not good to give pets human medicine. You should go to my website, we sell dog asprin and also some flex stuff for older dogs.
http://moreinfo247.com/9476673/vnu
Click on the left on pet care products.
2007-01-25 14:18:35
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answered by Danny M 2
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Baby aspirin is better than regular aspirin but talk with your vet. Some dogs can have a reaction to aspirin which can be scary! Discuss whether you want to use aspirin or some other NSAID such as deramax or other drug depending on the breed and other factors.
2007-01-25 14:03:48
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answered by SC 6
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Why is your dog in pain? My dog is getting older, and began limping after walks due to joint pain/mild arthritis. I give him glucosamine/chondroitin supplements (can be found at most pet stores) and he no longer limps or whines. And these are safe for dogs, my vet recommended them. Good luck!
2007-01-25 14:43:54
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answered by Luv big dogs 4
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Check with your vet - if your dog is older, she may not be able to tolerate aspirin, and it may end up making things worse instead of better.
Ibuprofen (Advil) and Acetominophin (Tylenol) can be very harmful to your pet. With dogs, ibuprofen can cause kidney failure, pancreatis or, at the very least, vomiting and diarrhea. Acetominophin can cause liver damage.
2007-01-25 14:09:13
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answered by Anonymous
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i think the safest thing to do is call your vet and ask what you can give and what the appropriate dosage is. there won't be a charge for calling and that way you will know for sure. i know there are certain OTC pain medicines that are ok, but there are also others that are VERY dangerous.
2007-01-25 13:59:56
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answered by the_most_happy17 3
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