I'm pretty sure it's just arthritis, but my dog is really sore and he can barely move. If he tries to stand up he starts whimpering. It's so sad I want to help him, but I don't think there's much I can do. Can I give him ibuprofen or something?
if you need to know he's a 10 year old, soft coated wheaten terrier.
2007-11-06 11:46:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I did massage him, and I'm going to wait another day or so before I take him to the vet. the vet usually says there's nothing I can do that'll be $5,000. and the ibuprofen I guessed he probably wouldn't be able to take it but I just wanted to make sure
2007-11-06 11:53:51 · update #1
There are special dog supplements, liquid glucosamine and my vet prescribed aspirin(Bayer) for my dog. It is a available over the counter and he prescribed on tablet every 4 hours(my dog was approximately 55lbs.). Sometimes a change of diet helps, too. Commercial dog foods have a lot of things added that may not be helpful and may actually aggravate this situation. Look for a really good dog food that you can read and understand all the ingredients, better still make your own. I got a real education when I looked into dog food composition. Hope this helps.Good Luck and God Bless.
2007-11-06 12:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by Noelle M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vet visit should be in the neighborhood of $50. They may suggest x-rays as a 10-yr-old terrier doesn't have to have arthritis. But there are several medications my dogs have been on in the past when they were experiencing pain that were cheap even from the vet because they are generic and common. Don't rule it out, because you want to make sure nothing serious is going on.
2007-11-06 12:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by pamsterish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never give Ibuprofen or Tylenol. They can be very toxic to dogs. Call your vet for some ideas. There are many medications that the vets use that help a LOT! Maybe a trip to the vet is in order!!!!!
2007-11-06 11:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't give your dog ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Really, I would not give any pain med (even aspirin) unless prescribed by a veterinarian because of dosing differences. Even if you were to adjust it by weight, it may be too much. According to my pharmacology professor, Carprofen (Rimadyl), Deracoxib (Deramaxx), and Tepoxalin (Zubrin) are commonly used in canine arthritis. You may want to ask your veterinarian about those medications. He may also be able to put the dog on steroids. If your veterinarian is not even willing to consider pain relief for your dog, you need to find another vet (Unless of course your veterinarian truly feels that it's not going to do any good). Once again, don't try to give your dog human pain meds. They can cause renal, liver and gastric toxicity.
2007-11-06 12:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by swimmintink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arthritis occurs in OLD dogs. Large dogs may get it at that age but not a small dog who can live to twenty two. Check him over and try to find the source of the pain. What could he have done to injure himself? Make sure he is comfortable and make sure he doesn't more much. It is serious if he can't get up and dogs have a higher pain tolerence then humans so he must be in agony if he can't get up. Please bring him to the vet. They will give him pain medicine and can truly detirmine what is wrong.
2007-11-06 12:00:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please be VERY careful what you give your dog in the way of human meds as alot of them can be toxic to dogs. The only thing I've EVER comfortably used in a pinch is about 1/4 pill of bufferin given in a treat he'd eat. Have your guy examined by his vet and he will probably prescribe Rimadyl or Dermamaxx. I use only 1/2 the dosage they recommend because 1) it can upset their stomach and 2) it's expensive. If there's a chance you can give him a warm heating pad covered up to lay on (only under your supervision) or perhaps gently massage his muscles/joints once or twice a day.
2007-11-06 11:57:46 · answer #6 · answered by wifilly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never give a dog ibuprofen visit jefferspets.com they have some dog glucosamine that works great for the stiffness also ask your vet how much baby aspirin he can take for the pain
2007-11-06 13:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by chihuahuamom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glucosamine is not technally a pain killer but will sometimes help with arthritis. However the vet visit is justified since it will NOT help with say a torn ligament. If your vet never says anything other than "nothing I can do" may I suggest vet shopping?
2007-11-06 12:24:33 · answer #8 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably really bad arthritus or hip dysplasia. Take him to the vet, they'll tell you, if you want some xrays done they'll do them (they cost quite abit). They can give you some anti inflamitorry pills but if it turns out your dog can't move it may be time to put him down.
Talk to a vet and see what they recommend.
2007-11-06 11:50:59 · answer #9 · answered by Mike S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to massage him. Do not give him ibuprofen...nothing it can hurt him.... Just massage him and love him. Rymadyl is a dog pain med. See your vet, maybe he has something for this old man.
2007-11-06 11:50:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋