2007-03-27 14:23:49 · 14 answers · asked by Robin A 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Do NOT give him any at all. Ibuprofen is TOXIC to dogs.
Call your veterinarian they can give you something safe for your dog and at the right dosage as well.
2007-03-27 14:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You had better check with your vet. I don't know that dogs can have ibuprofen. Aspirin is OK, probably 1/2 to 1 tablet for a 160 lb. dog.
Glucosamine Chondroitin & Sulfate, and MSM are OK for joints, for his size a human dose is probably OK.
If he is older and has arthritis you can also give a pet massage - look online for videos and books. Be more gentle than you would with a human - a gentle massage with a couple fingers along the sides of each vertebrae (not on the spine) on either side of the neck, spine, and continuing all the way to the very tip of the tail (just massage GENTLY with thumb and fingers between each vertebrae) is one good one.
I used all of these and accupuncture for my German Shepherd as she got older. Accupuncture, massage, and glucosamine worked the best for her.
If you love your dog PLEASE check with your vet before self diagnosing & medicating him.
2007-03-27 14:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by msdebz2u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly Ibuprofen is toxic to dogs. You can however give him just plain asprin. I have a 150 pound Rottweiler and I give him 2 tablets that are 325 mg each.
2007-03-27 14:31:58 · answer #3 · answered by Grace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. I am a vet assistant and giving your dog ibuprofen can cause stomach ulcers as well as kidney and liver problems. Also do not give asprin or naproxen (Aleve). Tylenol is toxic in excessive doses, but it also is not effective against pain in dogs. You should call your vet and see about getting a canine pain reliever.
2007-03-27 14:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by Becca W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not give your dog ibuprofen. You can go to the pet store and get K-9 aspirin and it will have the dosage that is safe for your dog.
2007-03-27 14:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend told us to give our lab the same thing and she became very ill. Our vet set that we should never give IB to a dog.
2007-03-27 15:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by scottalan99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None - you will cause stomach bleeding. If it is joint pain use a glucosomine/condroitan joint formula and a product called S.O.D. (3tabs a day) at the vitamin store
2007-03-27 14:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by MOMSIDIOT 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for one you don't give a animal ibupro you give them buffered asprin and and for the sized 2 like every 6hrs.only if they are 500mg.
2007-03-27 14:42:17 · answer #8 · answered by bonnie j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none at all it can be toxic if your dog is in pain take it to the vet
2007-03-27 14:31:40 · answer #9 · answered by sandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen is ok, but dosage is critical! You really should caoo a vet and see what he recommends. This medication can cause the kidneys to shut down in just one overdose, please call your vet-for you and your doggie's sake.
2007-03-27 14:32:17 · answer #10 · answered by onzanzabarsands@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋