Vet says to give to him for pulled muscle but how much? He weights only about 15 pounds. Thank you in advace.
2007-12-23 06:25:11 · 10 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No one in office today.
2007-12-23 06:29:34 · update #1
The proper asprin doseage for dogs is
1/4 of a 325mg per 10 pounds of body weight.
Your dog should take 1/4 of a tablet
Can be given twice per day with food.
2007-12-23 06:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is okay to give to a dog and even cats at the appropriate dose. It is used for anagesic, antiinflammatory and antiplatelet effects. As with any medication, there is the potential for adverse effects such as gastric or intestinal ulcers, vomiting, and hypersensitivity reactions.
The dose is 10-25mg/kg orally for dogs two times a day. For cats, it is 10mg/kg orally once every other day. I would give it at a lower dose and see how it works. Even 1mg/lb has seen to produce positive results. Thats like giving an 81 pound dog 81mgs (a baby aspirin).
Look it up in the Sixth edition of Plumb's veterinary drug handbook before discrediting any veterinarian who says that its okay to give aspirin. Reading the literature is always better than reading what people have to say on the internet.
2014-01-24 08:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a diff vet you are never supose to give a small dog asprin its ok to give a large 1 half of a baby asprin but small dogs never See a diff vet this vet is nuts. what you can do is like if you pulled a musle is put ice on it for 10 mind then to numb it then put your dog in a hot bath with little water will make him feel a bit better.
2007-12-23 06:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mana 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your vet is closed, call a 24-hour emergency vet. Tell them you were told to give it, but you need a dosage for a 15 pound dog. They will calculate it and tell you.
2007-12-23 06:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by Dig It 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my vet said it was ok to give my dog baby aspirin, this Vet hospital has been in business for over 40 years.
2015-02-12 05:31:34 · answer #5 · answered by antolio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should of asked your vet for the correct amount of asprin! I would never give my dog aspirin though!
2007-12-23 06:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vet should of told you how much to give your dog. I would call him and check maybe you forgot what he told you.
2007-12-23 07:23:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be best if you gave your vet a call to get the correct dosage.
2007-12-23 06:28:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use the directions on the bottle. At 15 pounds your best bet is to start with a half of pill. Unless the bottle says to use a whole one.
2007-12-23 06:31:08 · answer #9 · answered by Bear 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
your vet should have told you how much, call him ask him.
2007-12-23 06:28:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋