I have an 8 year old dog that has really bad hips and we give her an asprin a day. When she does a lot of walking or running she gets really sore. I was just wondering if she can have more than one a day. We give her the 81mg ones. Thank you.
2007-03-15 03:18:17 · 8 answers · asked by kdawn78 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dog is a basset hound, german shepard, and rottie mix so she is fairly large. About 80 lbs or so.
2007-03-15 03:25:30 · update #1
I have a13 year old, 65 lb dobe mix with arthritis. At a vet's recommendation, I give her 325 mgs of buffered aspirin in the morning and again in the evening.
It works wonders for her.
2007-03-15 03:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog needs a lot more help than baby aspirin can possibly give her! She needs to be on 1000 mg per day of glucosamine chondroitin at the very least. But more than that, she needs to be seen and diagnosed by the vet to find out if her arthritis is bad enough that she needs prescription meds. One baby aspirin a day isn't going to begin to control the pain of a dog as large as yours - she needs help.
2007-03-15 03:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog should not be on aspirin, she should be on Bufferin. Aspirin used long term can cause stomach problems and it much too harsh.
Call the vet and ask them how much Bufferin to give your dog. Amount is given by the weight of the dog.
You might want to ask about a glucosamine supplement also. That sometimes helps with arthritis and pain.
2007-03-15 03:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the asprin you give you doesn't have caffeine. I use to give my arthritic dog one in the morning and one in the evening, and that was a 70 lb. dog. If the dog is much smaller, I'd break the asprin in half.
2007-03-15 03:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't give your dog ANY asprin without checking with your vet... if he advised you to give her this, then you must also ask the vet this question. if this isn't advised by your vet:
ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol)
"Dogs (particularly small dogs) are also susceptible to significant
tissue damage from as little as two regular strength Tylenol and
repeated doses increase the risk significantly. Signs develop quickly
and can include salivation, vomiting, weakness and abdominal pain."
"Due to the significant toxicity to pets in relatively minimal
dosages, the recommendation is clear — Tylenol should not be given to
dogs or cats. "
ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, PHENYLBUTAZONE, NAPROXEN (NSAID toxicity)
"...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... Two regular
strength aspirin in a small dog can cause clinical signs of
poisoning..."
"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."
2007-03-15 03:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by Monica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dawn-
It is unhealhy for a dog to take asprin at all. Take her to the vetrinarian's office and the vet will give a prescription if necasarry.
2007-03-15 03:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a english springer spainel and when we got older we gave his an asprin in the morning and an apsrin at night to help with his arthritis
2007-03-15 03:29:44 · answer #7 · answered by piggylover_850 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, please consult a vet
2007-03-15 03:25:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋