How much aspirin should I give my dog?

Question

I have a 110 pound Golden Retriever with Hip pain.I herd that aspirin works well for that??How much should I give per day

Answer 1

First of all, if you are not a veterinarian and if you have not examined this dog, nor know it's history, then you are giving information illegal. Prescribing medications without a doctor, client, patient relationship is practicing veterinary medicine without a licsense and is a felony in many states.

Second, none of these people know you dog, nor do probably really care what happens to your dog. Do you really trust them? I'm assuming of course that you really love your dog and would do anything for him to help him.

Third, many have already said this, but I'll say it again, Aspirin can be dangerous to use in dogs. Aspirin can destroy the cells that make the mucus that lines and protects the stomach mucosa. This can lead to Gastric and Intestinal ulcers, bleeding ulcers and perforations. Bleeding ulcers are compounded by the inhibition of platelet clumping due to the Aspirin - so bleeding is severe in these cases. Perforations are not pretty and I've seen a lot of these dogs die from perforations in the pylorus or stomach due to inappropriate NSAID and chronic Aspirin use even after surgical repair and aggressive therapy for perotinitis. It's a long, painful way to die and I wouldn't wish it on anyone or their pet.

Depending on the age of your dog, medical therapy or surgical treatment may be indicated.

If you have an older dog with hip dysplasia or severe arthritis this can be treated surgically with a procedure called a femoral head and neck osteotomy (FHO). This is a salvage procedure in which we remove the source of the pain - the disarticulation of the head of the femur on the acetabulem (the socket of the ball and socket joint) and create a sliding joint. This makes the dog much more comfortable and in 90% of these dogs, you can't even tell they've had the procedure done. Typical cost is anywhere from $1200-1600 or more depending on where you live.

This may be also a surgical treatment for a young dog with hip dysplasia in which other surgical treatments are not recommended. Other surgical treatment for hip dysplasia in young dogs include total hip replacement (about $3000-$5000), or TPO (triple pelvic osteotomy) in which the cupping of the acetabulum on the femoral head is altered by making "fractures" in the pelvis and stabilizing them with a plate until the pelvis is healed. This typically costs anywhere from $1800-2500.

If the pain is the result of arthritis and surgery is not an option, then you should use appropriate medications to treat your pet, not OTC human medications.

There are many new NSAIDS on the markets that are safer for pets: Previcox, Deramaxx, Metacam, Rimadyl, etc. These do need some monitoring of liver values (all chronic NSAID use should), but the chance of GI effects are less. If NSAID therapy alone does not keep your pet comfortable, ask your doctor about the use of Tramadol (tradename Ultram). This is a human synthetic analoug of Codine that is non habit forming that works great as an adjuct with NSAIDS to keep dogs comfortable. Best thing about it - it's dirt cheap and extremely safe to use. In fact we have patients that have been able to cut the use of NSAIDS in half by using Tramadol along with a NSAID.

Other therapies that work well to control arthritis pain is the use of glucosamine chontroidin and MSM. Try the Spring Vally brand as Walmart and dose for an adult. This is not a prescription drug, and some see improvement, some don't. It's like taking vitamins, some people see a difference, some don't. There is no harm in trying, but this alone will mostly likely not help your dog as it cannot reverse the effects of arthritis.

Other therapies to help include massage and accupuncture. If you know of someone who does this, it can be very beneficial. One of my co-workers takes her old arthritic cat for accupunture and it works great.

If you decide to use Aspirin now, then you many need to discontinue it for 5-7 days before starting a NSAID due to the wash out period from the Aspirin. Starting an NSAID while on Aspirin, or shortly after may cause GI effects.

Good luck with your dog.

Answer 2

My Dobermann b*tch was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia and advised that she would require two total hip replacements performed separately so she retained a degree of mobility during the recovery period. She was initially prescribed Previcox which I now would not touch with a bargepole because one of the serious side effects is gastrointestinal problems and now has Tramadol which is a human pain medication, very cheap and extremely effective in providing her with increased levels of comfort and mobility. I'd also suggest that you discuss Cartrophen injections, my b*tch has them twice a year and she is noticeable happier and has greater tolerance for exercise with a combination of Tramadol and Cartrophen. I have been researching the possible health benefits of acupuncture and HD and while there is no guarantee that she will improve, if performed by someone qualified to practice, it will not cause harm so I am willing to try a holistic approach to treating HD in conjunction with traditional medicine. Yes, a dog can be given aspirin, but I would suggest that you contact your local veterinary practice and advise them of the dose/frequency it is being given.

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Answer 3

I would just give a dog no more than 1 baby aspirin per day (the buffered 81mg type). I have been told by my vet not to give it the regular aspirin, as it is can cause vomiting.

Go to a vet to see of your dog has hip dysplasia. They will be able to set you up with a prescription more effective for your dog's pain.

Answer 4

You need to ask the vet if he feels comfortable with you treating this by yourself. Dog can have aspirin, cats also can have aspirin but no more than 1 dose every 72 hours. You need to have the vet tell you what would be best.

Added: OK thumbs down people who know it all! This is the dosage taken from a veterinary book here : Anti-inflammatory: dog: 20-25 mg/kg q12h; cat: 10-20 mg/kg q48h.
Like I said earlier, you need to ask the vet if you should be treating this yourself. Have you had hip x-rays that show HD? or are you just guessing?

Answer 5

They have aspirin special for dogs... check petsmart or get some from your vet.

people aspirin will eat the stomach lining of your dog.
U can use baby aspirin (vet ok's ) but for hip pain it might not be strong enough for him.

call your vet and find something you can give him.

Answer 6

Aspirin is ok for dogs. To reduce stomach irritation, use buffered aspirin or give aspirin at mealtime. For chronic arthritis pain, they have prescription drugs that are much safer and far more effective. Giving your dog aspirin more often than twice a week is a probably a bad idea.

Use 5 grain (325 mg) aspirin tablets.

A 60 to 80 lb dog may be given one tablet twice a day (every 12 hours) or 1/2 tablet three times a day (every eight hours). A 30 to 40 lb dog gets half as much; a 15 to 20 lb dog a quarter as much.

Answer 7

My golden takes three to four baby aspirins. Four baby aspirins equal one adult aspirin.

Vets use aspirin for dogs often. It doesn't kill them.

Answer 8

you can give a baby aspirin, no more than 81 mg. BUT aspirin won't work as well as some of the other prescription meds out there for dogs. Put the dog on a daily joint supplement & ask your vet about Rimadyl, Duramax, & Metacam.

Answer 9

half of a childrens aspirin should work fine.

Answer 10

Although asprin can be given to a dog, I don't think it is good for long term use.
Here's a site with the dosage by weight.
http://www.anaimalsunlimited.net/meds.htm

Better than asprin is an herbal product. It is called Boswellia. This is good for arthritis. I've given it to dogs and people alike.
I get mine at http://www.swansonvitamins.com
Read about it on the net and check it out. The University of Maryland did studies on Boswellia and said that it works very well.

Answer 11

don't give a dog aspirin. not even baby aspirin is safe for dogs. it literally burns holes in their stomachs. don't give them advil, tylenol or ibuprofen either. they have the same effect. if your dog has pain, take it to a vet. they can give you medication that isn't that expensive that will work, and not cause your dog health problems.