does anyone know a pain killer that you can give dogs?

Question

My pitbull is like 13 years old and has arthritis in her hips and back legs. This cold weather is really making it hard for her to walk and I noticed that her legs give out frequently. She has been barking consistantly. I can't afford to take her in to have a bunch of tests to get a prescription. Does anyone know any over the counter/people pain killers that I can give her to help her?

Answer 1

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are good nutritional supplements for your dog's joint pain, but they can take several weeks to become effective and are not meant to be used as painkillers.

Your vet should be able to prescribe some good anti-inflammatories without any expensive tests. Obviously a 13 year old dog could have arthritis issues. I give my dog Rimadyl, which costs me about $1 per 100 mg tablet. That dose is 1 mg/lb 2x a day, so for my 50# dog it's a dollar a day for good pain relief. I think that's fairly comparable to other Naiads out there.

If you want something even cheaper, Ascription is a good buffered aspirin our vet recommended. It doesn't have any dangerous fillers and the coating is easier on their stomachs. Our 65 pound lab got one tablet every 4-6 hours. Your vet, or even the receptionist, should have no trouble giving you the specific dosage your dog would need.

I think other people mentioned warm beds and orthopedic foam--anything you think would make you more comfortable will work just as well for her. Good luck!

Answer 2

Pain Killers For Dogs

Answer 3

Well...this is a very recent problem for me as well with a 10 year old, 110 lb German Shepherd. He has hip dysplasia & a torn ACL & also arthritis. I am now (on the advice of my vet) giving my dog 2 buffered aspirin (325 mg each-twice a day), he takes Glucosamine/Condrotin/MSM, Fish Oil w/Omega 3 oils, and also Tramadol (a pain killer that you need to get from the vet-I pay $25 for 200 pills) my dog takes 3 tramadol, 3 times daily for his pain. ALL of the above have helped him tremendously. He was not able to get up AT ALL when all of this started & I was so very afraid that we would have to put him to sleep. He is now doing very well & only favors one back leg when the weather is exceptionally cold outside. He is like a whole new dog & I am glad that we made the decision to try these medications. You can get all of them, except the Tramadol, at at place like Walmart & you can purchase store brand which is what I have done. I also just open the capsules & dump them in with his food so as not to have to force them down his throat. Even the Fish Oil capsules get punctured & emptied into the dish. I mix a little wet food with his dry & he gobbles it all right down. Works like a charm. Good luck to you.

Answer 4

Glucosamine and chondroitine supplements are safe to give and can help keep the joints lubricated. As several others have mentioned, aspirin is an option, but dogs are more sensitive to it than people so you will need the correct dose for your dog by weight. Aspirin can also cause stomach and intestinal bleeding, so keep a close eye on her if that's the route you take. Your vet will have access to medications that are especially made for dogs and are easier on their digestive tract while helping with pain and inflammation.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Add Glucosamine with Condrotin to your dogs daily intake. You will need to consult your veterinarian fro the proper dosage, but it is sold over the counter for humans.

Be careful of the doggy arthritis medication sold at the pet stores. Often causes more damage than good.

You can get many GREAT arthritis medications from your veterinarian.
Yes your vet will want to test your dogs liver and kidney function to make sure it is healthy enough for the medication. Bloodwork at this age is always good. Many problems if detected early in older dogs have a much greater time treating them. If you wait until your dog shows symptoms the problem is usually to far progressed for an older pet to recover from.

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Answer 10

You can give baby aspirin, but careful on the doseage.
Also, be aware that aspirin is hard on a dog's stomach, so long term use is not recommended.
My mom's shepherd developed a stomach ulcer from aspirin, and one day started vomiting blood and died. Obviously they didn't know at the time what had caused it.
I would seriously consider getting a proper perscription.

Edit: Over the counter glucosamine/chondroitin supplements will help her joints.