He has been diagnosed with spinal stenosis
2007-02-23 22:06:08 · 18 answers · asked by Kevin B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, ibuprofen is poisionous to dogs. Get a painkiller from the vets.
2007-02-23 22:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
NO, baby aspirin or small dose of buffered aspirin is OK for dogs. It shouldn't be used long term though because it can cause stomach problems. This is going to be a long term thing so I'd recommend getting Rimadyl from the vet. It is a pain reliever/antinflamitory made for dogs that they tolerate very well. Plus it comes in a beef flavor so they chew them up and think you are giving them treats.
Also ask about Glucosimine for the dog, it helps with stiff joints and might help with the back. This is available in powders you can sprinkle on their food, or pills. You can buy this from Costco or Sams clubs to keep the cost reasonable. Just get the correct dose info from the vet.
2007-02-23 22:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by shannon_crystaln 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The pain relievers known as NSAID's (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and are widely prescribed with caution by veterinarians to relieve pain from arthritis and other conditions. Animal dosages, however, are much lower than human dosages. Use of NSAID's can significantly increase the risk for development of stomach or intestinal ulcers, particularly in a sick patient, or one receiving other medications. These pain relievers cause signs of poisoning by decreasing the mucous production in the stomach. Mucous serves to protect the stomach from the acids it secretes and reduction in mucous production decreases the protection the stomach has from acid secretion and increases the likelihood of ulcer formation. In addition these drugs indirectly decrease the blood flow to vital organs, particularly the kidney, and can result in significant kidney damage. Two regular strength aspirin in a small dog can cause clinical signs of poisoning. As with Tylenol, cats are more sensitive to these drugs and should never be given these medications unless under the specific direction of a veterinarian.
Again, these drugs can be safely used and, in fact, are employed in veterinary practice every day in appropriate doses and after careful medical evaluation of the patient. The important point is to recognize that dogs and cats do not respond in the same way to human medications that people do. Any medications need to be discussed with and prescribed by a veterinarian prior to giving them to your pet to avoid an inadvertent and tragic poisoning.
2007-02-23 22:41:25 · answer #3 · answered by who want to know 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only human pain killer that I know of which is safe for a dog is Tramadol (sometimes known as tramal) The vet prescribed this for my dog when she had cancer.. Do not give your dog anything else other than under the vet's advice. Your dog will end up alot worse than it is now if you do
2007-02-23 23:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen is not ok for dogs,take the dog to the vet and get dog pain killers.I lost my 14 year old golden lab/spaniel mix ,my precious dog because I gave him ibuprofen.
2007-02-25 06:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by henrythevii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While many people have mentioned that aspirin is safe for dogs, they forgot to mention how much. Do not give your dog a full size tablet of aspirin. Generally, 81 mg buffered baby aspirin is a safe size. If you give him regular aspirin, he will likely become very ill with stomach discomfort, vomiting, etc.
2007-02-23 23:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mangosteen is a natural, powerfull anti-inflammatory that can be given to humans and animals alike.
It is safe and easily digestable. Just put a few oz. in dog food, twice daily and pain will subside.
Drugs are dangerous and foods, as supplements, are not.
Mangosteen has anti-inflammatory effects, acid-lowering effects, anti-oxident effects and NO major side effects.
http://www.mangostenn101.co.uk
http://www.goxanthones.com
2007-02-23 22:54:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! But some child strength asprin...preferably buffered asprin would be okay. It light dosage of asprin should be buffered as it will hurt the dogs stomach if it is not.
In the U.S. we can buy asprin made for dogs.
Do NOT give a dog ibuprofen or tylanol...it is damaging and human dosages wouldn't help the dog anyway. I give my very old arthritic dog baby asprins when she is hurting and limping badly. Veterinarian approved.
Of course if you take the dog to the vet, you can get medicine that is even better but vets can be very expensive.
Low dosages of buffered baby asprin are okay.
2007-02-23 22:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
****************** NO ******************
Ibuprofen (Motrin), Acetaminophen (Tylenol), and other human pain relievers can be very dangerous for dogs and cats.
Dogs can SOMETIMES have aspirin, but your vet will have to give you proper instructions. Aspirin isn't a good pain reliever for many dogs anyway.
A better choice would be Meloxicam, which is sold through both veterinarians as Metacam and human pharmacy's as Mobic.
2007-02-23 23:59:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT do that without checking with your vet first! If your dog is in pain baby aspirin is okay PROVIDED your dog isn't taking steriods or any other meds that might interact. And don't assume another med won't interact.
ALWAYS check with your vet before giving anything.
2007-02-23 22:37:04 · answer #10 · answered by team_bar1o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog is in a lot of pain you need to ask your Vet for Tramadol. This can be used with Deramaxx or Rimadyl.
2007-02-23 23:25:28 · answer #11 · answered by manetna2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋