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Treating a Dog for Pain

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Date: 08/11/2009 Topics: Pets > Dogs | Readers Request > Pets  
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What can I give a dog for pain? Can a dog take any people meds like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen?

By Fucryinoutloud from OK

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By lindal (91) Contact
Why is your pet in pain? Treat the source of the pain-and that means going to the vet first. If he has arthritis there are dietary supplements that may help, as will making sure he is not overweight.

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By Maryeileen (698) Profile Contact
Call your vet.

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By catastrofy (285) Contact
My son works with injured animals. He says they give them liquid baby Advil, adjust dose as per weight.

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By LJF (71) Profile Contact
My best recollection is that anything over the counter EXCEPT aspirin, is a big NO NO. Very toxic, and sometimes deadly. Depending on the size of your dog, as lorianna said, you could use small amounts of aspirin, if it is totally out of the question to go to the Vet. I would certainly go to the Vet as a first choice. Our pets are just too much a part of our family to not take good care of them. If this is a chronic thing, there may be something that needs to be dealt with long term, and a Vet would know best.

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By Lynn (750) Contact
My friend's vet has her give her dogs (around 85 pounds) Ecotrin. It's aspirin with a coating on it so it's not harsh on the stomach.

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By mulberry204 (614) Contact
I give my dog Benadryl (bought on line $5.00 for 100 pills - PetMeds.com) to sedate him on trips (he throws up in the car). I wonder if this would help your dog? Please mention to your vet.

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By lorraina (80) Profile Contact
I've given my dogs low dose aspirin. You have to research the pounds of your dog to the amount of aspirin you can give.

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By COflower (33) Contact
Your best bet is to talk to your veterinarian. Dogs can be very sensitive to human meds. In addition, what might work for your dog may not work on mine or another dog mostly based on breed/weight.

Your veterinarian knows your dog's health - I should hope - and the internet is not a substitute for caring for you or your animal's health.

FWIW, "Do not use aspirin products that contain other ingredients such as caffeine, codeine, or acetaminophen. These drugs can kill animals."

I wouldn't even give your pup aspirin until you consult with your vet.

This is the best online site I have found for pet health but just like any site, use caution and consult the vet with the degree:

http://www.peteducation.com/

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