My 7-year-old Standard Poodle played too vigorously today, and he must have put too much strain on his legs. He's a little arthritic, I think. I have aspirin, ibuprofen and tylenol in the house, as well as some prescription meds I use for my own arthritis. Would any of these do?
2007-03-15 16:35:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is actually a dog aspirin you can buy at your local pet store or some Meijer stores sell this product. Do not give Tylenol or ibuprofen as the side effect can be so great to a dog it can kill it. Dog aspirin would be the proper dosage for your dog (you can go by weight necessarily w/people aspirin). If the pain seems to persist, then you should contact your Veterinarian.
2007-03-15 16:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by Meresa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to make an appointment with your vet. There are several great non-steroidal antiinflatort drugs (NSAIDs) for dogs. Metacam, Deramaxx, Rimadyl.... While they are a little pricey compared to over the counter human NSAIDs, they are much safer. It is true that you can give aspirin to dogs in very small dosages. However, chronic usage can lead to stomach ulcers. If you plan on taking your dog to the vet, don't give him anything until you see the vet. If you give one type of NSAID, you can't give another type for several days. If two different types of NSAIDs are in the blood stream at the same time, some bad reactions can occur, like stomach ulcer, liver damage, kidney damage and colitis. Typically it takes 3 days for an NSAID to clear out of the dogs system completely. So if you gave an aspirin tonight and got a prescription of something else tomorrow, you wouldn't be able to use it for a few days.
Never, never, never give Tylenol (acetominaphine). It is toxic to dogs and cats.
To help with future episodes of arthritic pain, try putting your dog on glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate. If helps build joint fluid, thereby helping to cushion the joints You can find it at any pet store, health food store or grocery store. All glucosamine is the same, so you don't have to buy "dog glucosmine". The regular human stuff works just as well. It will take a month or two of daily dosing to get results.
Hope that helps.
2007-03-15 17:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by Brandon B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in agreement with most here, that you shouldn't give your dog any medicines that you haven't been instructed to by your vet. A note on the meds that a vet might prescribe... I would not want any of my dogs on Rimadyl for an extended period of time if it could be avoided.
This is not a pain reliever, per se, but you might want to look into getting a high quality glucosamine supplement for your dog. Cosequin is a good one. My understanding is that the stuff you can buy at the grocery store is not worth buying (even for people) as you can't be sure it really is what it says it is.
2007-03-15 16:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by th3dogmomma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs do not tolerate ibuprofen or tylenol well, both are very hard on their kidneys. Aspirin is safer, but can still cause pretty bad GI upset, ulcers, and liver irritation. Rarely dogs can get sudden severe intestinal bleeding from these drugs. At 7, he's a senior citizen, and as such he should not be given anything without a vet's OK. You can massage his hips and legs though, a nice gentle massage can work wonders with no drugs at all. It may take him a bit to get used to the idea, but he will relax as soon as he reaizes it feels good.
2007-03-15 17:34:38 · answer #4 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give the dog aspirin, but do NOT give the dog ibuprofen or Tylenol.
I have an arthritic older female golden retriever, who is approx 50 lbs. I give her half of a 200mg aspirin whenever she seems like she's a little stiff. I have also given her the whole tablet (200mg), with no problems... but prefer to give the lowest dose that seems to help. I've given aspirin to all 4 of my dogs with no problems, but would consult the vet if you plan to start a daily regimen.
2007-03-15 17:01:01 · answer #5 · answered by Lirrain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone Offered to put some links but Unless they were Verified Vet sights that List Specifically his Weight...I would not do it. I would just simply make him comfortable for the night and see if he feels better tomrrow. Unlike Humans, animals tolerate pain differenlty....but feel free to make an appt to to the Vet in the AM and than prescribe or give you Proper ideas.
Point is if you give him too little it does nothing, too much can damage. Better safe than sorry with your little darlings...
2007-03-15 16:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by Aphrodite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your pet has arthritis see a vet. Giving any animal human medication can be dangerous. Try putting a warm cloth on the sore area to help ease the pain and make an appointment with your vet. Hope everything works out!
2007-03-15 16:43:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've been told by vet it's ok to give Bayer aspirin. But if you are not sure, then don't do it. You can also try providing warm, cozy cushions for him to sleep on, and keep him indoors out of the elements. He might also respond to glucosamine.
2007-03-15 16:50:07 · answer #8 · answered by averagebear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None, just let him rest. Ask at his next vet visit, what would be good for occasional strain. The vet may prescribe something or give you advice on what you could give him on those occasions. Aspirin would be the only one of the three you have on hand, but the vet needs to tell you the dosage.
2007-03-15 17:02:49 · answer #9 · answered by licketychick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't risk it. Get him to the vet tomorrow and just give him a good massage, for real, and lots of love and a favorite treat in the meantime...and a soft place to fall. That's something human we can share safely with our furry, fluffy friends.
2007-03-15 16:45:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋