A neighbor said she gives her Yorkies a baby aspirin when they seem to be moving slow -- does this sound ok? Presently my dog is taking only "Heartguard".
2007-05-02 08:47:58 · 9 answers · asked by steddiecat 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have a 100 pound laborador who grew too fast. he's 6 years old and has been suffering from arthritis in his hips for about 3 years. We give him BUFFEREDasprin. If you give a dog asprin that is not buffered he can develop bleeding stomach ulcers. Do some research or ask your vet about the appropriate dose. You may consider seeing your vet. He can prescribe even better pain killers. You may also consider a different diet for you doggy. After we changed our lab from kibble to a RAW diet, he quit having hip problems (except for cold rainy winter days)
2007-05-02 09:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long term aspirin use can cause stomach upset. If you believe she has arthritis, it would be better to take her to the vet so that he can either agree with you or not.
He may prescribe Rimadyl or Deramaxx for her if she has arthritis. They are anti inflammatories. Sometimes if it isn't that bad and it's only needed every once in a while, my vet will prescribe Bufferin...it is gentlier on the stomach.
2007-05-02 09:31:10 · answer #2 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't be giving your dog aspirin.
For one thing, you don't know it's arthritis. For another, human aspirin is not good for dogs!
Take her to the vet to find out what's actually wrong with her - and then get some medication that is actually for dog arthritis.
Always seek professional advice - not random info from a neighbour! Too much of, or the wrong king of any med is bad for a dog's liver and kidneys. This is why you need to go to a vet for the correct advice - your dog is old and her kidneys are not to be messed around with by giving home medication.
Chalice
2007-05-02 11:19:59 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you should have your vet take a look at your dogs blood to see what is the best type of medication that might help her. Although asprin is a NSAID it is not designed for dogs in mind and might end up hurting some vital organs. There are asprin like drugs your vet can prscribe for your dog. Rimadyl 25mg is what your vet might end up giving her, once a day.
2007-05-02 09:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always the wisest bet it to discuss with you vet, your vet may feel that aspirin is not good in your particular dogs case, it has a couple side effects one being it can result in stomach ulcers the other problem is it can result in blood clotting because it thins the blood, other meds taken long term can cause liver damagem ask your vet about glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM instead, try to find the safest options that will manage the condition without potential harmful side effects, your dog may also have joint problems that could be help instead with chiropractic care(www.avcadoctors.com) thus avoiding any medication side effects risks altogether
2007-05-02 09:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by OntarioGreys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aspirin should help but ask your vet. Aspirin we get is designed for adult dosage. Ask your vet for correct dosage and whether it is ok. To be honest, medications we give our pets are exactly the same, just different dosage.
2007-05-02 08:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by Chibi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 15yr old rat terrier has arthiritis and we give him half of a buffered aspirin and he's pretty close to your dogs weight. That's what the vet recommened to us. But get your ok and proper dosage for a vet before you give it to him. We give this to him every night before he goes to bed so he can sleep a little easier without all the joint pain and stiffness.
2007-05-02 15:48:07 · answer #7 · answered by Dog Lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that aspirin is dangerous for dogs and can even be fatal. Consult your vet for what to do.
2007-05-02 08:51:35 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your vet on the correct dosage which varies based on the dog's weight. Also, he may have other prescription drugs and supplements designed specifically for dogs that may give her better relief.
We had one of our older dogs on a dog-specific prescription and supplement for her arthritis and I think it extended her life several years and also greatly improved the quality of her life during that time.
2007-05-02 08:56:33 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gave my dogs asprin for years! If i didnt their joints were so bad they couldnt stand. We gave them half a pill in their food.
Dont give it to cats, its fatal to cats.
Asprin will help your dog, and no its not fatal.
2007-05-02 09:02:27 · answer #10 · answered by hickchick210 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋