due to high vets costs is there any human pain killers that would be ok for my labradors arthritis?

Answer 1

You should not own a pet if you can't properly care for it. That means budgetting to take it to the vet, especially if it's in pain. If you give your dog medication without vet supervision you can do serious harm to it or even kill it.

Answer 2

You can buy glucosamin/chondroitin supplements in many pet stores. These are very helpful for many dogs with arthritis, but slightly on the expensive side (though cheaper than prescription meds.) You can also buy glucosamin/chondroiting supplements at your human pharmacy, if they're cheaper.

If you can't afford the supplements, aspirin is safe for dogs. (Our vet actually recommended aspirin for our lab following a muscle injury) HOWEVER, if you're giving aspirin, be sure to observe the dog closely. Aspirin can cause bleeding, and some dogs can be allergic to aspirin. Like in humans, aspirin will also upset the stomach, so be sure to give the aspirin with food, and STOP giving aspirin if the sypmtoms don't improve, or you notice any lethargy, excessive thirst, or swelling on any part of the dog, as these could be signs of bleeding.

ANY TIME you go to the vet, be sure to tell them that the dog has been taking aspirin and how much you're giving.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

I have a GS. she had an injury to her leg a few months back and I couldn't afford the vet bills due to setting up a new business, I gave her paracetomol 2 tablets twice a day for about 3 days and she became very mobile. If you try this I reccomend starting your dog on 1 and keeping a close eye on him/her. I have given my dogs paracetomol before and never had any problems with them All you need to do is rap them in a bit ham they'll think its some sort of treat :).
Oh and I was told by a vet that it would be fine to give mdium and large size dogs paracetemol
hope this is a good enough answer for you

Answer 4

Yes there is. Plain "asperine". I gave my dog, also a black lab, a whole 325 mg. tablet. That is what the vet told me I could give him. Gave it to him for years for his arthritis. I only gave him one daily usually and that did the trick. Do not give tylenol, or anything with acetaminaphin, that will kill a dog. Just plain asperine. I know what you mean about the vet bills! They are ridiculous! Our german shepard now got cut very bad on a sunday, and we had to go to an animal hospital, and it cost 400 dollars to put 35 staples in for his cut. It was about 8 or 9 inches long the cut. But still, come on! And they would not treat him without the money first! We had to beg and borrow it. We don't have that kind of money just laying around. They would have just let him stay the way he was. The twerps. Anyways, yes, asperine is the medicine you can give your lab. I know for sure because I did for years like I said for our lab who died at the ripe old age of 14. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

Hi ... I know the problem ..... my GSD has regular Cartrophen injections and the difference in her mobility is amazing. They work out at about £13 a shot and last up to two months depending on the weather.

But to answer your question, I spoke to a homeopathic vet recently and he said that 300mg of normal aspirin is a fine anti inflammatory when needed. But give it with food as to protect the dogs tummy. My only concern is that this should not be regarded as a long term med.

Answer 6

I wouldn't listen to any advice given other than that provided by a Vet. Not worth the risk is it really? The PDSA may be able to help you (provide animal care for those on low incomes), failing that most Vets would allow you to pay in instalments if you explain your situation.

Answer 7

No!! You can find vets that have special funding for people who can't afford high vet bills. Do not give your dog human pain killers.

Answer 8

Be careful. Some human meds react differently in canines. Even if you do find the right combo, titrating doses is a science. The risk is too great to do it alone. Check with a rescue assn. they can help.

Answer 9

Not certain about that because a lot of human medication is harmful to animals and vice versa. If you believe in healing find someone in your area who does this and more so with animals, if you can't find one contact your local spiritualist church, failing that look on the web, wealth of info there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

Take your dog to the RSPCA, or some charity vet, don't give human meds to your dog, they can be harmful.