Anti Inflammatory for dogs?

Question

Is there a Human anti inflammatory that is safe to use on dogs?

I have a JRT that was in a road traffic accident last year, he has healed up fine but has started to hold his back leg due to some swelling in his knee. He doesn't seem to be in any major discomfort as he's still running around, eating things he shouldn't and wagging his tail.

I really dont want to take him to the vet as this is a very distressing experience for him (not suprising given the number of operations the poor thing has had) and my vet tends to be a bit injection happy which I really can't afford at the moment.

a freind has suggested childrens anti inflammatorys but I'm not so sure. He is only 12 months old and I'm guessing he weighs between 4-8 KG as he's a JRT.

Answer 1

If you are not happy with your vet, please ask around for local recommendations and go to another one. The vet is the best reference for what your little guy needs. He may have fluid around the knee, or something else.

Good luck! Give him a pat on the head for me!

Answer 2

Prednisone and Cortisone are commonly prescribed for these ailments in dogs and cats. In your breed, initial cortisone injection followed by 5mg prednisone daily is common. I am a former long time breeder of Min Pins and have had a couple on this for arthritis related issues over the years. They lived long healthy lives. These meds are NOT human meds but in fact steroid anti inflammatory designed for specific use in people and animals. In fact, a dog has a much greater tolerance for these meds than people do. The only real bad side is the need to drink more often in turn needing to go out a little more often. This balanced against his improving his mobility is not much of a sacrifice. Cats tolerance for these meds is even greater than dogs. I know in Jack my old Pin, arthritic swollen knees and within a couple days at his age (then 13) was able to actually run around the yard chasing after the others. Let you vet take a serious look at make sure there is no real issues first. Arthritis development in joints can be painful though in many breeds their tolerance for pain is such that they may not let you know until it is very bad.

Answer 3

Prednisalone(steroid) vets in uk use this one all the time for anti inflammatory problems dosage depends on size of dog and degree of inflammation,ask your vet his opinion,good luck.

Answer 4

Please do not give him Ibuprofen or Aspirin, I spoke to my vet recently about this and he was horrified that dog owners thought this was ok, tell your vet that you would prefer anti-inflammatory tablets that you can administer yourself and not injections, or try another vet.

Answer 5

I think there probably is, but if we get it wrong then we've seriously harmed the stomach and liver of your young dog, so no chances, got yo the vet. They will give hi m the right dose of a choice of canine approved drugs.

Answer 6

Only when prescribed by a vet, and the dosage has to be calculated correctly for the dog. NO human meds ever.

Answer 7

Jack Russell's are small, but not as small as my chihuahuas lol, they are however, very cute. You surely can give baby aspirin, there are injectables you can get your vet to give, or to instruct you how to give, however, if you don't want to go to the vet yet, give baby aspirin 1/4 to 1/2 baby tab, or liquid, never ever give tylenol tho, only aspirin. Good Luck with your little one!

Answer 8

I gave my ***** childrens Ibuprofen suspension no probs.She was about 4 when she had it.Not to sure about yours as he is still young.
She had bad hips.
Also try cod liver oil in his dinner which will help with his joints.
My old dogs been having one a day for years.

Answer 9

1/4 of a baby aspirin..... vets have a good pill for arthritic dogs,, you may want to get him to the vet for an xray

Answer 10

Please don't use human anti-inflammatories, many are dangerous to dogs. You can add a little cod liver oil to his food to help his joints.