Can humans take pain medicine for dogs?

Answer 1

None! You wouldn't hopefully give a family member or a friend a pain killer. Dogs and cats go by body weight so you need to see your vet to decide what pain killer to give your dog. If you find it too expensive have the vet give you the prescription and have it filled at your local drug store and tell the pharmacist it's for your dog and how much the dog weighs.

If you must give a dog temporary relief from pain prior to consulting with a veterinarian, you can give small amounts of aspirin with food. Again, the amount to give is determined by weight, so giving too much can be toxic. As a general rule, never give a dog acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Answer 2

My dog has Diabetes and Arthritis and for the Diabetes we are giving him Insulin, for the Arthritis our Vet prescribed him " Tramadol " , which is another name for ""Ultram" which is a narcotic-like pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain.

When I was diagnosed with Meningitis back in 1996 I was prescribed " Ultram" which was a joke, it was like giving me an aspirin because the pain was so severe. I am currently taking Morphine for my pain and have been fr the last 13 years.

However, the " Tramadol " seems to be helping my dog with his arthritis because he is able to walk better and even a bit faster. He cannot jump up on my bed, and hasn't been able to since around December...we were told about his Diabetes and Arthritis in September.

I am currently looking for a " Dog Ramp " so he can walk up the ramp and onto our bed. I was looking at "Dog Steps " but he can't walk up steps no matter how big or small the steps are, but still, his mobility is much better since he started taking the " Tramadol " AKA " Ultram " .

Answer 3

Unfortunately not. Human doses of pain medication will almost instantly overdose and most likely kill a small animal, such as a dog.

They can use creams, such as Sudocreme. But for medication, you will have to see a vet.

Answer 4

No, absolutely not.

Dogs and humans require different dosages, because our bodies and immune systems are absolutely nothing alike. You risk contracting a serious illness or even overdosing if you take medication designed for dogs. Dogs also risk the same if they take human medication.

Painkillers are available over the counter at a pharmacist without prescription. However of you require something stronger than those over the counter, you will have to see a doctor (a human doctor, not a vet, just so we're clear).

Answer 5

NONE ! IF your dog needs medication - it MUST be prescribed, and dispensed by a qualified veterinarian !

Answer 6

None - they are toxic to dogs and can kill them.

Answer 7

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