My Rottweiler is 85lbs, and has arthritis (she's nine), I'm wondering what the right dose of asprin would be to give her.
2007-09-28 09:09:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I give my 90lb dog 2-3 baby aspirins for arthritis. I won't use rimadyl. It is toxic to the kidneys. Good marketing can't change that.
2007-09-28 10:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by mama woof 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-25 03:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult your vet. My oldest dog takes buffered asprin but a half tablet cause he's only a small dog. He also take gulcosamine(hope i spelled that right) for joints. Your vet might look into giving him something like that.
2007-09-28 16:07:01 · answer #3 · answered by Dog Lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NONE!! Please do not give your dog asprin. I gave my 60 lb staffie naproxen and quickly learned that this is a BIG no-no! Human over-the-counter NSAIDs can cause severe stomach ulcers. (And some times kidney failure - although more common in cats.)Sometimes your vet will tell you to give aspirin, but in very small doses (much less than a human dose for the same weight).
Try giving the precious girl some Glucosamine with Chondroitin (spelling?). Giving this to her daily should get back to moving like she did as a pup.
Good Luck!
2007-09-28 09:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Aspirin can be very harmful for animals, especially under 100lbs. Please check with your vet and they will be able to tell you exactly what your doggie needs. It's possible that your pet will be on this medication for the rest of their life, and you don't want to make that any shorter then necessary with stomach ulcers or posining. Your dog’s pain should be diagnosed by a veterinarian because depending on what type of pain he has, there are many things that could potentially be done to help, including surgical correction, analgesics, rebuilding cartilage and physical therapy.
2007-09-28 09:18:49 · answer #5 · answered by I can see you... 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The correct dosage is that recommended by your vet, not from people on the net.
It is against the law for people (including licensed vets/techs) to give medication advice/dosages over the net.They don't know a dogs medical history and the safety of medications for that particular dog.
2007-09-28 10:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just because people use aspirin for arthritis doesn't mean that you give it to a dog. obviously you haven't taken your dog to the vet because if you had they would have told you exactly what to do. Aspirin can thin the blood, if your dog rips a toenail out do you want her to bleed to death. Take her to the vet asap and follow there directions.
2007-09-28 09:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Normally baby aspirin works well on large dogs, but I would call your vet and ask for the right amount.
2007-09-28 09:16:08 · answer #8 · answered by Mellie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dose your VET tells you to give her.
My lab (13) is on aspirin and it's worked wonders for him!
2007-09-28 09:18:26 · answer #9 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ask your vet about that, if you give asprin to an animal you might well make it sick!!
2007-09-28 09:13:20 · answer #10 · answered by kimberly_mccachren 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋