My dog's pain?

Question

I have been post question on here before and we called vets they said they are too busy =[ and we called other many vets they all said the same thing, but one of place vet told me to go to the store to get Bufferin Regular strength for tough on pain, and gentler to your stomach they are 130 coated tablets - 325 mg each to give my pain dog, but someone told me it's not supposed to, i am getting confused, my dog is 13 years old is arthritis he cannot walk at all, i have to wait til call appointment on monday because they all are busy and i dont know what to do? i am trying bring my dog to the vet but they said they are too busy. is it really supposed give my dog with med Bufferin?

One person said my dog had to take the med name of Clavamox? so who's right? i know vets is right but they said vet is wrong?

BYBs are selfish morons! - No, i have not get from yahoo answer information. i got those "Clavamox" from my friend's who had the same problems with her dog which she told me her vet gave her dog "Clavamox". this is why i came here to ask to make sure if it's really who right her or vet? because they said my vet is wrong which im getting confused.

Answer 1

You need to find a better vet.

your dog is important, especially if he's in pain.

he' probably needs stronger medication for his arthitis

Answer 2

Some strange ideas people have here. You dont say how old your dog is, what breed and how long this has been going on. We are left to guess if this is a result of an accident, arthritis, hip problems, or something else. If arthritis or hip problems, then a simple joint supplement is sometimes helpful. You do not need to pay up for dog supplements. For example, Triple Flex at Costco is a perfectly fine joint supplement. Pure sulfur with NO anti caking ingredients, called MSM is also an excellent supplement. Pure is hard to find, but studies have shown it to be most effective without any other ingredients. Baby aspirin can be given in moderation, always with food. Large dogs can take more, but like humans, there is the potential for tummy problems/upsets. Natural remedies include Arnica and Traumeel pills by Heel. Many use these with good success. These can be ordered online at places such as Vitacost and Swansons LIver supplement or not, Rimadyl has the potential for some very serious side effects. I would never give it to my dog. There are too many other good choices out there to risk using this drug. Another person mentioned Metacam (meloxicam). This is a very good drug with fewer side effects than most. I cannot imagine why she got a thumbs down. Its definitely safer than Rimadyl. Tramadol is also frequently prescribed by vets for arthritis, often in conjunction with metacam. You can also opt for Adequan injections which work really well. Make sure your dog has a soft place to lay at all times. Double or triple memory foam. I got the memory foam mattress toppers at walmart for my dog, folded it, and she loves laying on it with a blankie on top. Its only $20. Hot and cold packs, acupuncture, chiropractic and hot/cold laser are other treatments that help. You need to know if this is an older dog, you will not get RID of the problem, but hopefully you can manage it. Ro

Answer 3

Clavamox? lol. That's an antibiotic. That's why you shouldn't be taking medical advice from Yahoo Answers - have you seen the stuff they post?

If the vets are too busy and your dog can't walk, you need to find an emergency vet. If your pet is in immediate pain, they should triage him as more urgent than a general care appointment, but be aware it will be less urgent than a critically ill dog.

If it were me and my dog was in such pain that she couldn't walk, and my vet didn't have any open appointments, I'd already have her in the car and would be rushing her to an emergency vet. I'd skip the aspirin and let the vet get her back to a good place and then would talk about ongoing treatment.

Answer 4

It appears that the vets that you called are not worth taking your dog to if they are too busy to help. In the meantime, several different options are available to you. First, if you are looking to ease his pain then yes use aspirin. I would use the children's chewable type and administer it in accordance with the weight chart on the bottle. My German Shephard is 90 lbs so he gets 2 for his aches and pains. Another option is to take your dog to the vet and get a stronger prescription type pain reliever. My German was prescribed MetaCam. It is a liquid that can be placed in the mouth or spread on food. Again, dosage is based on weight and the dog's need. If the vet wants to prescribe Rymadal, immediately REFUSE!! That medication is poison for certain breeds, especially large breed.
Other than those suggestions, I would make him as comfortable as possible, big pillows, heating blankets, etc. And of course give him a lot of attention (not that you don't already). Arthritis is tough on both owner and dog. And with no real cure insight the best you can do is make your dog's life and fun and carefree as possible right now.

Answer 5

if he's in severe pain, get him to an emergency clinic! Its the best for him and you...

I would try keeping him as comfortable as possible - fluffy comforters, heating blanket, perhaps warm compresses where it hurts most...

If you REALLY have nowhere else to turn, you can give him baby aspirin - the dose should be around 10-25 mg/kg (to convert your dog's weight from pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2). So a 30 lb dog would be about 13.6 kg and would require between 136 and 340 mg aspirin...ONCE daily...

Give this ONLY if he is NOT on any other medication or supplement... And definitely tell the veterinarian BEFORE they prescribe something.

Answer 6

Your dog needs to be bought to an emergency vt. I have given my dog some baby aspirin but if the dog is in that much pain the amount of aspirin you can safely give your dog isn't going to help him.
You have to find an emergency vet today or at the next a fillin at another vet. Any good vet witha patent in that condition would at least fit them in.
You need to find another vet.
At one time I just walked into a vets office said my dog hasd an emergency and absolutely refused to leave. Funny they finally did fit him in.
Good Luck

Answer 7

My pup took clavamox for an upper respitory infection. It is an amoxicillin (sp) to help clear up infections. My dog would get sick everytime she would take her dosage so we had to switch to another pill. I'm not sure how clavamox would help a dog with arthirits-it's not an infection.

Answer 8

here is a bit of information on dealing with arthritis in dogs. For me I have always used Vitamin C ... Vitamin E ... and most importantly Fish Oil .... I also use the liquid health product

I actually use both the salmon and the sardine/anchovy oil
I alternate them

This woman is very knowledgeable
http://www.b-naturals.com/sum98.htm

http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/prodInterior.php?prodID=6

http://www.dogaware.com/wdjarthritis.html

good luck to you, I know it is a very hard thing to see your baby be in pain. I understand that completely

Answer 9

Try getting some Diclofenic Sodium for humans, if you have
a large dog give it 1 twice a day Medium half small a quarter
, to be honest though if your dogs in that much pain it would
be kinder to take the final alternative. Love

Answer 10

at pet stores they sell pain pills made just for dogs. just ask a worker and they will show you where they are and if you read the bottle it will tell you how much to give the dog based on age and weight. if your vet wont see your dog thats not right you need to find a new one. hope your dog feels better.